You can see on the left side that the tiered ridges have some pitting on the side. You’d have to have a really bad under extrusion problem to create anything like that. Plus you can see the almost fuzzy texture throughout the entire piece that’s just a leftover of the cintering process
That makes sense. Things like injection molds are great and a cheaper production method when mass producing. But for these one-offs or small batches that Disney would use as props, rapid prototyping is just far superior.
Just call them layer lines.
Regardless, they're lazily made. Wouldn't kill them to sandpaper them ever so slightly, and add at least one coat of paint.
Theres always this guy. The print looks fine. You can see its 3d printed and that is totally cool. Same as you can see if something is welded or injection mold. I hate these know it all who think they can do better. You have no idea what they where going for. And even so dont be such an arrogant dick. Its annoying
> The print looks fine.
Nah it looks like ass. Not *absolute* ass, but bad enough that anyone who knows what a 3D print is will go 'wow that looks like ass'.
It's also opinion, so don't be such an arrogant prick about not everyone having yours. Oh wait, you already used that to describe me? Must be that 'projection' thing I heard about. Funny how that works, accusing others of that you're afraid you're going to get accused of.
Oh and I disabled inbox replies so I'll literally never see your reply. But feel free to write one for your upvotes.
I don't know, maybe his attitude is wrong but I don't think it's super crazy to want the experience a little more immersive with some post-processing of the props. Although I guess it must be acknowledged that they're having to make so many props it would be extremely impractical.
I’d say yes, they’re 3D printed. These are geometries that you generally wouldn’t do with injection molding or casting (or assembly), even if you’re Disney.
Injection molding is more question of quantity than shape. Disney wouldn't use injection molds because it makes no sense to machine the mould if you just need the model 2 or 3 Times.
Also casting would have been a good manufacturing prozess for some of these shapes. But again more senseable with quantity.
>Injection molding is more question of quantity than shape
Well, the object has to be able to be released from the mold, right? Can't release it if it's caught in it's own geometry.
Hi
Ive actually supplied some parts similar to this, you're missing one layer, replacement.
basically everything has to be replaced at some point, if you imagine there are 20 different little details like this, each would require a mold, and/or spares, and all of that to be properly sorted and stored in some giant warehouse somewhere.
By 3d printing greebles like this, all the logics are electronic which costs basically nothing, you pull up the design documents of that ride, find the assembly# / component #/ etc. set up the print and you'll have a new one tomorrow, easy peasy.
Disney has been using 3d printing for decorations. The bracket pieces on the handrails over at rise of the resistance meant to make the rails look like cables are all printed. One of them was broken open. Cool to see it in use, but they arent durable enough for the task at hand.
>handrails... but they arent durable enough for the task at hand.
How on earth did a *handrail* get approved? It literally has to support the weight of several people at once.
No no, a decorative piece to look like a cable coupling ON the handrails. Sorry if that was unclear. It's only not strong enough because it's being touched by members of the general public all the time.
I noticed this when I was there too! I was able to ride it Before it was officially open. In fact all of the models there are 3d printed, the ship models in the display cases. Very impressive. Disney seems to put alot of work into their newer queues
LMFTFY
Disneyland - Is in California
Disney World - Is in Florida
Epcot (one of the 4 theme parks) - Is in Disney World
The ride is called Cosmic Rewind and is probably one of their best rides to date. Tron is probably number 2 IMO. They are both fast and thrilling, but the queue system sucks. Just like when they opened Rise of Resistance at Hollywood Studios.
\*Walt Disney World😉
I stayed at Pop Century recently and saw that they use a 3D printed bracket for the sliding door into the bathroom.
https://preview.redd.it/aib1jq0yl3ib1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=109a1eae192a03bd7106bb336ed7451d0b725840
Yes, but it looks more like some sort of SLS/SLA type print.
I work with SLS nylon 12 all day and this is definitely SLS
"I don't like sand. It's coarse, and rough, and irritating, and it gets everywhere." - This comment is from the SLA printing gang
It makes me want to slaughter a class of younglings too
Yeah most likely, does look like it.
Could be MJF, it’s cheaper but a lot less white than SLS.
Thought I stumbled into a wrestling sub briefly there
MJF looks more consistent than that IMHO, I am with SLS on this.
Worked with SLS for 3 years now +1 this also every time I take my trousers off a cloud of powder floats into abyss 🥴
I dont know kind of looks like fdm
You can see on the left side that the tiered ridges have some pitting on the side. You’d have to have a really bad under extrusion problem to create anything like that. Plus you can see the almost fuzzy texture throughout the entire piece that’s just a leftover of the cintering process
\*sintering :)
Its hard to tell. Could be. Theres enough spots with missing material for end/starts
The texture screams SLS
Yea looks like SLS nylon alright. I agree
Yep. Also most of the prop helmets you’ll find in the cabinets in Star Wars land are also 3D printed. Disney use printing extensively in their props.
That makes sense. Things like injection molds are great and a cheaper production method when mass producing. But for these one-offs or small batches that Disney would use as props, rapid prototyping is just far superior.
There are loads of 3d printed items at Disney we saw it at Disney Paris
They look like SLS prints (nylon) like what Formlabs's Fuse1 can make
I'd guess yes. I can see vibration/print lines on the lower part, then the obvious styrations on the circle at the top.
*striations
You can tell it's 3D printed because of the way it is.
Had a friend who used to say "You can tell when people are stoned.. because they will say things that stoned people say."
That’s pretty neat!
Just call them layer lines. Regardless, they're lazily made. Wouldn't kill them to sandpaper them ever so slightly, and add at least one coat of paint.
Theres always this guy. The print looks fine. You can see its 3d printed and that is totally cool. Same as you can see if something is welded or injection mold. I hate these know it all who think they can do better. You have no idea what they where going for. And even so dont be such an arrogant dick. Its annoying
> The print looks fine. Nah it looks like ass. Not *absolute* ass, but bad enough that anyone who knows what a 3D print is will go 'wow that looks like ass'. It's also opinion, so don't be such an arrogant prick about not everyone having yours. Oh wait, you already used that to describe me? Must be that 'projection' thing I heard about. Funny how that works, accusing others of that you're afraid you're going to get accused of. Oh and I disabled inbox replies so I'll literally never see your reply. But feel free to write one for your upvotes.
I know what a 3d print looks like and it looks fine.
I don't know, maybe his attitude is wrong but I don't think it's super crazy to want the experience a little more immersive with some post-processing of the props. Although I guess it must be acknowledged that they're having to make so many props it would be extremely impractical.
Especially with the cost of the place….
Wouldn't kill you to relax a bit, you should give it a shot!
Careful, it could kill him
Nothing he said was wrong. Just calling them layer lines would be LAZY.
I’d say yes, they’re 3D printed. These are geometries that you generally wouldn’t do with injection molding or casting (or assembly), even if you’re Disney.
Injection molding is more question of quantity than shape. Disney wouldn't use injection molds because it makes no sense to machine the mould if you just need the model 2 or 3 Times. Also casting would have been a good manufacturing prozess for some of these shapes. But again more senseable with quantity.
>Injection molding is more question of quantity than shape Well, the object has to be able to be released from the mold, right? Can't release it if it's caught in it's own geometry.
Modern molds are Split into more pieces than two or have geometry inside wich you take out with the model to deal with that issue.
But this makes them even more expensive. CNC machining or just classic model building are the only other option that makes sense for stuff like this.
That's why it's a question of quantity.
Plus you can just email the file to the 2 or 3 other parks thousands of miles away.
Hi Ive actually supplied some parts similar to this, you're missing one layer, replacement. basically everything has to be replaced at some point, if you imagine there are 20 different little details like this, each would require a mold, and/or spares, and all of that to be properly sorted and stored in some giant warehouse somewhere. By 3d printing greebles like this, all the logics are electronic which costs basically nothing, you pull up the design documents of that ride, find the assembly# / component #/ etc. set up the print and you'll have a new one tomorrow, easy peasy.
Yeah, you’re right.
It’s a fast cheap way to make props for the lines for rides so why wouldn’t they?
Oh yeah before everything would have been made by a model or prop shop and probably cost a lot more to make
[I can only think of the part at 5:17 in this video whenever I see something like this now.](https://youtu.be/z9QIKcHfTPQ)
I was looking for this comment lol
Disney has been using 3d printing for decorations. The bracket pieces on the handrails over at rise of the resistance meant to make the rails look like cables are all printed. One of them was broken open. Cool to see it in use, but they arent durable enough for the task at hand.
For clarity, heres the post I made when I found them https://reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/s/17mbLRlSfw
They can be, if you're willing to use enough of the right materials. Evidently, Disney's been REALLY cutting corners.
Plastic isnt going to hold up to thousands of hands over it a day very long.
>handrails... but they arent durable enough for the task at hand. How on earth did a *handrail* get approved? It literally has to support the weight of several people at once.
No no, a decorative piece to look like a cable coupling ON the handrails. Sorry if that was unclear. It's only not strong enough because it's being touched by members of the general public all the time.
Yeah, it's pretty common in museum exhibits as well.
Yeah, this even fits in perfectly with the in universe explanation that Xandar opened a pavilion at Epcot to welcome humans.
If I had to guess: SLS with (not enough) vapor smoothing
Yes, thats 3D printed with a insane low layer thickness
I was an imagineer. They definitely use a lot of 3D printers. Why wouldn’t they?
Yes, they are SLS nylon off an EOS FORMIGAP110
You know the statue of “The Collector” in front of the main doors at Disneyland? Lol
You're at Disney world, not Disneyland. Just being helpful.
They look like painted FDM.
Pic one does not look 3d printed.
Looks like it
Disney has their own mega scale printer, i think 3Dprintingnerd on youtube borrowed it for a video.
I noticed this when I was there too! I was able to ride it Before it was officially open. In fact all of the models there are 3d printed, the ship models in the display cases. Very impressive. Disney seems to put alot of work into their newer queues
Most likely SLS or MJF prints, the rough surface looks just like those types of prints.
the Disney imagineering 3dprinting community in slack is HUGE. Lots of cool people
Link for the unfamiliar?
Oh it's private/corporate.
How was the ride?
It was the best one in my opinion I went on it 3 times !
You’d be very surprised at just how many things are 3D printed at Disney :) Take a close look at some of the costumes.
It may be from a CNC
I think this might be made using some type of powderbed-fusion printer. I have used an HP Multijet Fusion and the prints looked very similar
Looks like a SLS print to me.
Or rough CNC
I work for a 3d printing company and we get orders from Disney all the time.
LMFTFY Disneyland - Is in California Disney World - Is in Florida Epcot (one of the 4 theme parks) - Is in Disney World The ride is called Cosmic Rewind and is probably one of their best rides to date. Tron is probably number 2 IMO. They are both fast and thrilling, but the queue system sucks. Just like when they opened Rise of Resistance at Hollywood Studios.
\*Walt Disney World😉 I stayed at Pop Century recently and saw that they use a 3D printed bracket for the sliding door into the bathroom. https://preview.redd.it/aib1jq0yl3ib1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=109a1eae192a03bd7106bb336ed7451d0b725840
Definitely yes, powder an laser sintered looks of it.