Reverse-engineering automotive parts using metal 3D printing technology<\/h1><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>RPG Industries is a full-service manufacturer working with automotive, aerospace, and oil industry clients. Started in 1995, the company primarily offers EDM, CNC machining, waterjet cutting, and additive manufacturing services.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>Download Case Study<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/lite-youtube><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The Challenge<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Robert Ginsburg, President of RPG Industries, continuously looks for ways to stay at the cutting edge in a saturated industry, expand the business, and bring new capabilities in-house for his customers. One such customer \u2014 D&D Classic Automotive Restoration \u2014 was restoring a 1930s classic car when they found that one of the original carburetors was broken. They conducted a worldwide search for a replacement part but were unable to locate one. D&D then attempted to repair the existing part; however, the original could not be welded or brazed due to the need for an air- and watertight seal.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cIf you were to try to machine this part from scratch, it would be cost prohibitive,\u201d says Ginsburg. \u201cThe detail, intricacy, and the internals of the component make it nearly impossible, and the machine part will never look as good as the original.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/www.mark3d.com\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/RPG_3D-gedruckte-vorrichtung-fuer-die-fertigung-Markforged-composite-3D-Druck.jpg\")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The Solution<\/span><\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Robert had been considering adding a metal 3D printer to his business for quite some time; however, he was only familiar with powderbased printers, which did not make economic sense and are prone to workplace hazards. When he realized the Markforged Metal X
\n3D printer met his price point and was a safer option than other powder-based metal printers, Robert knew he had found his solution. He purchased the Metal X system and a Mark Two 3D printer, and immediately put them to use.<\/span><\/p>\nRobert initially used his Markforged Mark Two 3D printer to print the reverse-engineered carburetor cap using Markforged Onyx material (chopped carbon fiber-filled thermoplastic). He then 3D printed the same part in 17-4 PH Stainless Steel on his Metal X printer and presented it to the team at D&D as the final part, who were delighted with the result.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cHaving the capability to quickly scan a broken part, make the repairs, and print it out has changed things for us,\u201d says Robert. \u201cAnd the capability of changing materials in Eiger with little-to-no fuss is just one of the reasons we love Markforged.\u201d The car was fully restored and is now back with its owner, boasting a fully functional metal 3D printed part under the hood.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/www.mark3d.com\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/RPG_3D-Druck-Design-fuer-die-additive-fertigung-Markforged.jpg\")
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Request a demo!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Feel the strength of continuous fiber for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Get a Sample Part<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"metal-x-3d-printer-markforged-brakelever\"](\"https:\/\/www.mark3d.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2018\/10\/metal-x-3d-drucker-markforged-bauteile.jpg\" "\\"metal-x-3d-printer-markforged-brakelever\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The Future<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Robert is extremely pleased with the addition of his Metal X system, and has put it front and center in his shop. \u201cThe Metal X is the first thing you see when you walk into the shop,\u201d says Robert. \u201cPeople are pretty amazed \u2014 it\u2019s definitely given us a competitive advantage over other EDM competitors.\u201d He hopes some of the smaller molds and tools that they fabricate traditionally can be printed on either the Mark Two 3D printer or Metal X before being put straight to use. \u201cI think a lot of our workforce is, or was, indifferent to 3D printing. They didn\u2019t really understand why I was investing in this technology. Once they saw the results, I think pretty much everybody understood that it\u2019s a good fit.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/www.mark3d.com\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/RPG_Auto_Oldtimer_Ersatzteil_Markforged.jpg\")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Learn more about applications with metal 3D printing!<\/span><\/h2><\/div>For which applications is the Metal X suitable? How do I design correctly for metal 3D printing? What do users say and where can I find more information? – This is the right place for you! We listed some information leading you directly to the matching answers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/www.mark3d.com\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/CAD-Modell_DDT-Rahmen.jpg\" "\\"ek2-mark3d2\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Design Guide<\/span><\/h2><\/div>DfAM – How do you design your part best for metal 3D printing? In this guide you will find valuable tips on design, material selection and post-processing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/i>Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/www.mark3d.com\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/MetalX_Anwendungen.jpg\")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Problemes to solve<\/span><\/h2><\/div>In this white paper, we take a look at three benefits of metal additive manufacturing and three problems the technology is perfectly suited to solve.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/i>Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/www.mark3d.com\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/stanley-Markforged-metal_X-metall-3D-druck-mark3d.jpg\")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Case Study<\/span><\/h2><\/div>In this practical case study from Stanley Black & Decker, cost and lead time were saved by optimizing an assembly.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>
RPG Industries is a full-service manufacturer working with automotive, aerospace, and oil industry clients. Started in 1995, the company primarily offers EDM, CNC machining, waterjet cutting, and additive manufacturing services.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Robert Ginsburg, President of RPG Industries, continuously looks for ways to stay at the cutting edge in a saturated industry, expand the business, and bring new capabilities in-house for his customers. One such customer \u2014 D&D Classic Automotive Restoration \u2014 was restoring a 1930s classic car when they found that one of the original carburetors was broken. They conducted a worldwide search for a replacement part but were unable to locate one. D&D then attempted to repair the existing part; however, the original could not be welded or brazed due to the need for an air- and watertight seal.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIf you were to try to machine this part from scratch, it would be cost prohibitive,\u201d says Ginsburg. \u201cThe detail, intricacy, and the internals of the component make it nearly impossible, and the machine part will never look as good as the original.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Robert had been considering adding a metal 3D printer to his business for quite some time; however, he was only familiar with powderbased printers, which did not make economic sense and are prone to workplace hazards. When he realized the Markforged Metal X Robert initially used his Markforged Mark Two 3D printer to print the reverse-engineered carburetor cap using Markforged Onyx material (chopped carbon fiber-filled thermoplastic). He then 3D printed the same part in 17-4 PH Stainless Steel on his Metal X printer and presented it to the team at D&D as the final part, who were delighted with the result.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cHaving the capability to quickly scan a broken part, make the repairs, and print it out has changed things for us,\u201d says Robert. \u201cAnd the capability of changing materials in Eiger with little-to-no fuss is just one of the reasons we love Markforged.\u201d The car was fully restored and is now back with its owner, boasting a fully functional metal 3D printed part under the hood.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Feel the strength of continuous fiber for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Robert is extremely pleased with the addition of his Metal X system, and has put it front and center in his shop. \u201cThe Metal X is the first thing you see when you walk into the shop,\u201d says Robert. \u201cPeople are pretty amazed \u2014 it\u2019s definitely given us a competitive advantage over other EDM competitors.\u201d He hopes some of the smaller molds and tools that they fabricate traditionally can be printed on either the Mark Two 3D printer or Metal X before being put straight to use. \u201cI think a lot of our workforce is, or was, indifferent to 3D printing. They didn\u2019t really understand why I was investing in this technology. Once they saw the results, I think pretty much everybody understood that it\u2019s a good fit.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> For which applications is the Metal X suitable? How do I design correctly for metal 3D printing? What do users say and where can I find more information? – This is the right place for you! We listed some information leading you directly to the matching answers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> DfAM – How do you design your part best for metal 3D printing? In this guide you will find valuable tips on design, material selection and post-processing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> In this white paper, we take a look at three benefits of metal additive manufacturing and three problems the technology is perfectly suited to solve.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> In this practical case study from Stanley Black & Decker, cost and lead time were saved by optimizing an assembly.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>The Challenge<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>The Solution<\/span><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>
\n3D printer met his price point and was a safer option than other powder-based metal printers, Robert knew he had found his solution. He purchased the Metal X system and a Mark Two 3D printer, and immediately put them to use.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/span><\/div>Request a demo!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>The Future<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Learn more about applications with metal 3D printing!<\/span><\/h2><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Design Guide<\/span><\/h2><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Problemes to solve<\/span><\/h2><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Case Study<\/span><\/h2><\/div>
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