Starting condition
What arrived at the shop
Two powder-coated poles needed to join through a receiver tube, but excess clearance prevented a clean, tight fit.
Project · Industrial & manufacturing
Custom TPU receiver sleeve
A 3D-printed TPU sleeve removed excess clearance between a receiver tube and two powder-coated poles.
Project details
Scope and shop processes
- Project type
- Fit-up solution
- Capabilities
- 3D printing, CAD & design, Fabrication & welding
Barnes work
Work completed
Instead of adding more steel fabrication, Barnes designed and 3D printed a custom TPU sleeve that filled the gap at the connection.
Outcome
Completed result
The flexible sleeve created the required fit while protecting the finished poles. Sometimes the best welding solution involves no welding at all.
Technical details
Project details
- Custom TPU sleeve
- Receiver-tube fit-up
- CAD design and additive manufacturing