Projects completed over time…
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October 5, 2026Sintered Copper Nozzle: Additive Manufacturing and Thin-Walled Design
Exploratory process for evaluating the limitations of copper filament by Virtual Foundry for fabricating hollow, thin walled components. The thumbnail image was adjusted with AiRead more -
October 5, 2026Evolv Crashpad Buckle Prototype: Form and Fit Testing Translucent Urethane Design
This buckle was designed by Dustin Burd before starting Lean Lines. An original part was 3D printed and post processed before being used as theRead more -
October 5, 2026Flippable Prism Belay Glasses Design: Rendering and Clear Urethane Casting
Belay glasses designed by Dustin Burd before starting Lean Lines to evaluate the feasibility of using a silicone mold made with polished surfaces to castRead more -
October 5, 2026Rapid Prototyping a Miniature Wire Feeder with 3D-Printed Belts and Micro Bearings
A purpose-built assembly integrating commercially available hardware, custom 3D-printed geometry and machined parts purpose built in hours, not weeks or days. The thumbnail image wereRead more -
October 5, 2026Consumer 3D Print Fidelity: Pushing Boundaries with 0.3mm Wall Thickness
High‑resolution micro‑tubes produced through additive manufacturing, offering uniform geometry, crisp edges, and dependable performance for fluid paths, cable guides, and miniature assemblies. The thumbnail imageRead more -
October 5, 2026Development of a Bio-Anatomical Model Using Encapsulated Silicone Gel
Dustin Burd made this anatomical phantom as part of hi masters work at UNLV. The goal was to asses the effectiveness of a novel treatmentRead more -
October 5, 2026Replacing Unavailable Vintage Car Parts with High-Clarity 3D-Printed Components
A customer came to Lean Lines with a broken and cloudy fuel gauge lens from a vintage car after a fruitless search for replacement parts.Read more -
October 6, 2026Product Concept: An F1-Themed Pencil Holder and Smart E-Paper Display
A quick demo of a novel ESP32‑powered Formula 1 tracker running on an E‑Ink display, styled with a Red Bull pit wall–inspired interface. This projectRead more -
October 5, 2026From Fixture to Machine: Automating the Injection Molding Gate-Cutting Process
This video shows an early prototype of an automated gate‑trimming machine designed to separate injection‑molded parts from the runner at the gate. The system usesRead more