Originally Posted by
unterhausen
I am guessing that the 3d printed metals can be brazed, but I would worry about fatigue. Brass is pretty weak, especially in fatigue, so the section would have to be thick. If you admit bonding processes, lots of materials could be used, but I don't know why you would bother. The ABS lugs with carbon must have just been for holding shape?
yes, ABS lugs were for holding the shape and covered and wrapped around with carbon.
You say that Brass is weak, is that Yield strength of material that is important? Brass seems to be 200MPa and steel 450-600.
I am afraid my English is not up to the task, I did not understand what you were referring to with: "If you admit bonding processes"?
As for reason for asking, I am just curios if there are viable options to make custom unique lugs. Since steel is very difficult to cast in garage, I wondered if some other material might be an option.