Car materials

[theory816]

Hi Dave. I have a couple of questions that aren’t related.

1. I am thinking about getting a 3D printing machine. I have a few ideas about what I want to use it for, some of which is making dioramas. But the subject has got me thinking about the materials that used in cars, like what type of plastic is the vents on the dashboard is made of? My question is, is there a sure way to know what material something is made up of? Is there a way to find out the general documentation of how a part is made? What do you think about basic 3d printers?

2. After taking a basic physics class, it seems like I may have been wrong about EVs, in the sense that they pollute less if we consider the potential of solar power, but I’m still on the fence about it. I want to know, what are your general thoughts about EV’s? Is it going to take over?

3. In another post, you should I should consider manufacturing, could you elaborate on that a bit more and why you consider it?

Thanks Dave.

• This topic was modified 3 years ago by theory816.

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1. I do not know of a good way to assess the materials used in car interiors. The only thing that is easy to do is figure out whether a material is thermo-set or thermoplastic material. I am not an expert on 3d-printers.
2. I do think that EV’s will take over and worldwide regulations will support this. As good as many EV’s are today, they will improve dramatically with the next generation of solid-electrolyte batteries that are only a few years from production.
3. The reason I stressed manufacturing is that the demand for jobs in manufacturing is extremely high and will remain so for a long time. Also there are many positions that do not require degrees and offer extensive training in manufacturing, so you can get an entry into the industry this way while you are still studying.

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