Anyone made a 3d printed needle

me & my baby

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I am wanting to make a needle wheel for my pump and valute . I found a guy online that’s makes them but since he sells them he won’t share the STL .
 
Whats he 3d print them with? FDM? I would think the torsion on the needles would shear them off. If it is SLA, I could see it working. Could you post a pic of his?
 
I know he printed it with white ABS and they hold up really good
 
Here is the kit he was making. And selling
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I designed one a while back for a DC pump that didn't have a needle wheel available at the time.
I can't remember exactly what type of plastic it was because a friend printed it, but I do know that it is waterproof and non toxic.

If I can find the STL you are welcome to have it but it probably isn't going to fit another type of pump.

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That looks cool what software did you use for it . Let me know if you find the STL
 
I use Rhinoceros 3D. I can't find the STL... probably long gone on an old hard drive somewhere. Also it was printed in ABS.
If you let me know what you need I could probably quickly make an STL up for you if its not too complicated.
 

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