NateDawg Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I'm not sure if there is already a thread like this but I wanted to put together some builds and repairs I've done using a 3d printer and share the 3d models with others as well as a place for others to share their ideas with one another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateDawg Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 The first thing I'd like to put in here is how I repaired a maxspect gyre magnet shaft. This shaft had its magnet swelled up and cracked from using vinegar to clean it. I first took off the protective plastic shell and scraped off all of the rust and sanded the corroded magnet down to it's original size of about 13mm in diameter. Then I cleaned and measured all of the magnet shaft diameters so I could build a 3d print of a new shell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateDawg Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 I then made a 3d model using tinkercad that matched the dimensions of the impeller before the plastic shell was taken off. printed the model. and made sure that the pieces fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateDawg Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 I then coated the magnets with a light bit of oil and glued the two shells on it with some Cyanoacrylate glue and let the harden. Once they were cured, I added a little more glue to all the seems and then sanded down the impeller shaft till it was smooth(ish). Then put everything back together tested the pump, and it works! I have the impeller sitting in saltwater for a couple weeks to see if it sealed properly. But if it did, I ended up saving about $50-$60 for a new impeller! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Wow! Another reason I think I may need to get a 3D printer at some point. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateDawg Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 11 minutes ago, SuncrestReef said: Wow! Another reason I think I may need to get a 3D printer at some point. Nice work! Thanks!, I don't think I could go back to not having one, it does take some practice but it can sure pay off sometimes. Now I just have to wait and see if its sealed enough to be usable in an aquarium environment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Thats awesome Nate! Very impressive work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateDawg Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, R-3 said: Thats awesome Nate! Very impressive work Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusprime3605 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 That's awesome Nate!Sent from Atlantis 🤙 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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