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Material sample on the way from Ensinger :D

It's a laser etchable POM. I am undecided, but wanted to laser engrave the bottom of these to indicate a) that they are repros, and b) where they came from

Any objections to that?
 
FINALLY. I should have just ordered the initial sample stock from McMaster, this took forever to arrive.

I'll hopefully have time to cut a couple next week for fitment/testing.
 

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Well, this took way too long but I'm finally set up much better to work on arcade projects. I machined samples today and need 3 US based members who are willing to test for form fit and function. Once the parts are confirmed the project should move very quickly.

These parts were "deburred" by hand. Final versions would likely be tumble finished.


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I received one of the production samples made by @plasticfactory.

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It definitely looks and feels the part. The black disc in front is a chewed up, original one.

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Installed in, fitment is perfect. It's ready to be abused. I run an arcade and Monkey Ball is fairly popular here, so we'll see how it holds up! My guess is it's going to take months to see wear on it though.
 
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Nice! I think we're good to go then. I'm going to work up exact prices and post all the details soon.
 
is it supposed to be tapered or is it just tapered because it's worn?

it does also look like (at least the bottom edge) on the original is rounded or chamfered.
 
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