[dataway]

Yep, I've yet to have a part fail if it's designed anywhere close to robust enough. Even the PETG I use most seems suitable for just about anything that doesn't require exacting rigidity ... like a shifter .

Proper cross-section, some filets here and there, some webbing and prints can be very strong. Can only imagine how strong Carbon Nylon would be.

Those wingnuts look great. I've been looking into what filaments will stick to what other filaments ... some of them are pretty compatible, not often in a structural sense, but good enough for some applications.

Eventually I'll get some hardened nozzles and try out some carbon or glass filled nylon, or ASA.

[VCho455]

I remember reading an article in Skinned Knuckles about 10 years ago about an obscure rare vintage car Jay Leno was restoring. The water pump on the engine had corroded from the inside and was no longer a complete unit. They scanned the water pump as well as possible before attempting removal. Then the removed pieces were scanned and a composite rendering was made from those and then combined with photos of the only other known complete water pump to make a complete 3D model of the water pump. The model was then used to print a new operating water pump to be installed once the rest of car was restored.
At the time it was crazy Star Trek stuff to me.