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Originally Posted by Drambeenie
Was wondering why the risers suddenly got soo jiggly...Looks like the shitty PLA material created with the FDM 3D printed failed the slam the trunk test. This material has been great for test fitting but mechanical tests, which is the next step basically, it fails.
Going to reinforce this weak spot and get the next inner core prototype out of Glass Nylon. Expensive for prototyping but has to be safe!
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Just found this thread. Hobby of mine is 3D printing as well, and yeah, PLA is definitely NOT good for mechanical strength on parts. ABS at least and you may have issues with glass nylon out of a FDM printer. I'd try ABS and try beefing the part up a bit (and more infill!). Unless you have access to a Markforge, which would likely be stronger than the wing...
I was looking at a Tommy Kaira wing but after seeing this...wonder how hard it would be to install on a 2015.