Custom Delrin MP copy?

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Custom Delrin MP copy?

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Hey all,

Is there currently anybody who can/will copy an existing metal tuba mouthpiece in Delrin?

It has been on my brain for a while...

Please forgive me if this question has already been answered somewhere else.

Thanks!

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Is there a reason why you want delrin rather than lexan? If you are ok with a 3d print process, I'm sure there are many who would do this for you. Is there a reason you're not contacting the manufacturer of the piece you want to copy for a plastic version? Also, are you not able to settle for a plastic rim? I would start with the people who made the original, otherwise someone is going to have to reverse engineer it for you. May be expensive and inaccurate.
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Re: Custom Delrin MP copy?

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I have played delrin: one of the older DEG "Astro" mouthpieces. I have played lexan, including Kelly and blokepiece rims (my current mouthpieces). I have played all the metals except the esoteric titanium anodized or coated. If you want a plastic rim, it would be less expensive to find a similar 3-piece mouthpiece with a plastic rim than have a delrin mouthpiece made, because delrin and lexan are usually cast, not milled, and when milled, can warp easily in the process.
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Stork can do copies and delrin rims... copies that are 100% delrin? No clue, but you can ask them!

http://storkcustom.com/" target="_blank
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bort wrote:Stork can do copies and delrin rims... copies that are 100% delrin? No clue, but you can ask them!

http://storkcustom.com/" target="_blank" target="_blank
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bort wrote:Stork can do copies and delrin rims... copies that are 100% delrin? No clue, but you can ask them!

http://storkcustom.com/" target="_blank" target="_blank
Aha. That looks to be the answer. Thanks!!!
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Sure thing -- let us know how it goes!
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