2025-02-02 projects 3dprinting

3D printed replacement part for my dad

Replacement Sight Blade for MP-28 II

This is the front sight for the MP-28 II, a firearm used in WWII that is no longer in production. It's a shape with many subtle curves and details. For example, one end of the bottom is ever-so-slightly narrower than the other side, which allows the part to slide in to place to be friction-fit on the gun. Its specificity, odd shape, and rarity makes it the perfect problem for 3D printing to solve.

I used a digital caliper to make the measurements, and made good use of the loft tool in order to capture the shape of the sight. The upper portion of the model is not as accurate as it could be, but the bottom profile is pretty close to the real thing. I printed the model with 0.12mm layers to try and preserve the measurement details.

Model is public on OnShape.

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