Today we’re going to 3D print a new control panel for my drill press to control a 3-phase motor and VFD. We’ll measure up the old front housing and design a new one to fit in the same space with the controls we need for the VFD. We’ll use the Loft, Shell and Rib features in Fusion 360 to replicate the geometry of the injection-molded factory part.
Related videos:
- Multi-Material 3D Printed Control Panels: https://youtu.be/fXTH8jxsLJo
- 3D Printing with ABS – Tips for Success: https://youtu.be/DQu0ThBS4MY
Tools used in this video:
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- Jet JDP-17MF Drill Press (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/2xMIeeF
- Aventor 8″ DPS IP54 Caliper (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/2SjOuj9
- Aventor 12″ DPS IP54 Height Gage (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/2WGlB40
- Shars Ultra Precision 1-2-3 Blocks (pair) (eBay*): https://ebay.to/2RxwqWc
- HHIP 2-4-6 Blocks (pair) (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/2Wi03eM
- HFS 190-Piece (0.061-0.250″) Gage Pin Set Minus (Amazon*): http://amzn.to/2DDSAf3
- HFS 250-Piece (0.251-0.500) Gage Pin Set Minus (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3cjEX5k
- eSun Black PETG Filament, 1.75mm (Amazon*): http://amzn.to/2xib6H0
- Linear Potentiometer Assortment (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/2HeXy2Z
- Potentiometer Knobs (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/2K1IIyB
- 3-Position Drum Switch (eBay*): https://ebay.to/2Ljcd0F
- Red LED Tachometer Module (eBay*): https://ebay.to/35Mt7i0
