Custom orthotics: 3D printing?

[jeepie]

Hey folks,

Does anyone on the forum use custom orthotics in their shoes?

I have just got a pair from my chiropractor and immediately felt the benefits. Just a lovely balance across my whole body. This issue is that they are CRAZZEEEEE expensive.

My question is: if you have used custom orthotics, has anyone considered using 3D printing to replicate further copies? The original pair was circa £450 and additional pairs are £300! The raw material is basically plastic as far as I can see and whilst I know a lot of research and time goes into the first pair, additional pairs less so.

Thoughts?

Thank you

Greg

[Bry1975]

Biggest concern might be the build up of bacteria.

The insoles could be 3D scanned for a very good fit, many print materials available these days.

[mrushton]

Going to have to have the foot scan that the printer can follow. Can you get that and is the orthotic material easy to get?

[jeepie]

Going to have to have the foot scan that the printer can follow. Can you get that and is the orthotic material easy to get?

I was thinking about scanning my existing orthotics and then using that scan as a blueprint for the 3d print. I am not sure if this is realistic and perhaps there’s more to it than I thought hence the cost?

[Bry1975]

Customers insoles 3D scanned>

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks5liePhU2Y

[greenandblack]

Where did you get your customs done? I’ve had a pair for like 20 years and prob thought I should see if they’re still the right shape…

[Bry1975]

These guys were good.

https://www.s-can.co.uk/

[jeepie]

Where did you get your customs done? I’ve had a pair for like 20 years and prob thought I should see if they’re still the right shape…

I got my original pair from https://www.reflexspinalhealth.com/. Really made a huge difference. But n+ 1 very pricey.

[mindforge]

I have custom orthotics, made of carbon fibre. Not as simple as just a plastic insole though as there's also foam built up to support the arch so wouldn't have thought 3d printing would work?

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[tom_0787]

I have custom orthotics, made of carbon fibre. Not as simple as just a plastic insole though as there's also foam built up to support the arch so wouldn't have thought 3d printing would work?

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Although it is possible to print in carbon

https://www.simplify3d.com/support/m...-fiber-filled/

We are looking at it for a project at work to save on the cost of producing tooling for one off parts.


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