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I've been printing and using ABS parts for years. A little post processing goes a long way, usually a spraying of acetone to smooth and double check all the layers bond well. As long as the parts are designed for printing, they work great.

I did a complete seat pan and headlight assembly for a cafe bike last year. Never had an issue.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2467933
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2467959




Working on some adapter manifold for an induction project right now and considering printing in carbon/nylon with some threaded inserts instead of cnc cutting from aluminum. Worth a try.

I also printed a wing core for my track car that has a carbon spar, and will be laminated in carbon this spring. Should work great. Did some VR work with it for fun.



I'm watching for when I print metal at home, hopefully in the next few years.
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