Bit from bytes 3D touch

3D touch

This is a fused deposition type 3D printer.  It has two extruder heads so it can print supports for more complex shapes or print two colour models. It has proven a very successful device for making parts for instruments:

Weight hangers and load cell holder

Various load hangers and load cell mounts for a tribometer.

Various printed tribometer parts

Gear wheel microscopy jig

Gear jig photograph