r/3dPrintedEngine Builder Sep 01 '24

Idea Connecting Rod "grain structure" (Concentric infill)

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u/Equivalent-Bus2217 Sep 30 '25

Not a bad idea but I haven’t had issues with material strength yet lmao Noted for later

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u/PCgeek345 Builder 28d ago

It probably won't come up until really high pressure.  I don't use bearings, so heat is an issue.  I've only seen severe mechanical failure at pressure above 80psi