Should you use reconditioned, used or 3D printed car parts?
- May 4, 2022
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Repairing a car these days is an expensive pleasure, if not disastrous. So car owners get into big trouble and save on spare parts. And at best, they
Repairing a car these days is an expensive pleasure, if not disastrous. So car owners get into big trouble and save on spare parts. And at best, they refuse original parts and switch to non-original counterparts. Which isn’t cheap either. That is why many opt for used and refurbished ones. And especially advanced ones are printed on a 3D printer. Unfortunately, as the AvtoVzglyad portal found out, all three options are a so-so way out.
Take, for example, such a knot as ball bearings. To restore them today is taken by everyone: the technology is simple. But only at first glance. But in fact, very often “masters” use both rusty balls and worn liners for repairs.
As a result, the “restored” ball joint, as a rule, falls apart very quickly. Moreover, at the most inopportune moment, resulting in serious accidents. About the same story with “restored” shock absorbers, and with levers, and with other suspension elements. So the economy will most likely end up sideways here.
Therefore, used parts from the same car dismantling seem preferable to restored ones, although not everything is so simple here. Cool “hit” is possible even with body elements! As for the newfangled 3D printing of spare parts, it is very expensive and the printer simply cannot reproduce many nodes.
However, you can learn about all the nuances of using refurbished and used spare parts, as well as those made on a printer, in the next issue of the podcast of the AvtoVzglyad portal (you can listen to it here).
Take, for example, such a knot as ball bearings. To restore them today is taken by everyone: the technology is simple. But only at first glance. But in fact, very often “masters” use both rusty balls and worn liners for repairs.
As a result, the “restored” ball joint, as a rule, falls apart very quickly. Moreover, at the most inopportune moment, resulting in serious accidents. About the same story with “restored” shock absorbers, and with levers, and with other suspension elements. So the economy will most likely end up sideways here.
Therefore, used parts from the same car dismantling seem preferable to restored ones, although not everything is so simple here. Cool “hit” is possible even with body elements! As for the newfangled 3D printing of spare parts, it is very expensive and the printer simply cannot reproduce many nodes.
However, you can learn about all the nuances of using refurbished and used spare parts, as well as those made on a printer, in the next issue of the podcast of the AvtoVzglyad portal (you can listen to it here).
Source: Avto Vzglyad
I’m Sandra Torres, a passionate journalist and content creator. My specialty lies in covering the latest gadgets, trends and tech news for Div Bracket. With over 5 years of experience as a professional writer, I have built up an impressive portfolio of published works that showcase my expertise in this field.
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