--- title: Revolutionizing Utility Vehicle Accessories with 3D Printing description: Revolutionize utility vehicle accessories with 3D printing. Learn how Markforged technology creates durable and customizable solutions for off-road adventures. image: https://www.alignex.com/hubfs/image-png-Jul-15-2024-02-33-30-4109-PM.png --- [![EXBuild-Logo-White-and-Orange-155x55](https://blog.exbuild.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EXBuild/Logos/EXBuild-Logo-White-and-Orange-155x55.png?width=155&height=55&name=EXBuild-Logo-White-and-Orange-155x55.png "EXBuild-Logo-White-and-Orange-155x55")](https://www.exbuild.com) # EXBuild Blog ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Search the Blog ### Search the Blog ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Markforged (60)](https://blog.exbuild.com/tag/markforged) - [3D Printing (43)](https://blog.exbuild.com/tag/3d-printing) - [metal 3d printing (23)](https://blog.exbuild.com/tag/metal-3d-printing) - [Meltio (12)](https://blog.exbuild.com/tag/meltio) - [Large Format (11)](https://blog.exbuild.com/tag/large-format) - [BigRep (10)](https://blog.exbuild.com/tag/bigrep) - [Case Study (8)](https://blog.exbuild.com/tag/case-study) - [Resin (7)](https://blog.exbuild.com/tag/resin) - [photocentric (4)](https://blog.exbuild.com/tag/photocentric) - [ESD (2)](https://blog.exbuild.com/tag/esd) - [EXTips (2)](https://blog.exbuild.com/tag/extips) - [Tech Tips (2)](https://blog.exbuild.com/tag/tech-tips) - [Concept Design (1)](https://blog.exbuild.com/tag/concept-design) - [Simulation (1)](https://blog.exbuild.com/tag/simulation) - [blacksmith (1)](https://blog.exbuild.com/tag/blacksmith) [see all](https://blog.exbuild.com/revolutionizing-utility-vehicle-accessories-with-3d-printing#) # Revolutionizing Utility Vehicle Accessories with 3D Printing [Kevin Bork](https://blog.exbuild.com/author/kevin-bork) on Aug 28, 2024 11:30:00 AM 0 comments [Markforged](https://blog.exbuild.com/topic/markforged) [3D Printing](https://blog.exbuild.com/topic/3d-printing) An interesting project came to EXBuild when a good customer picked up an old wheeler. They wanted to utilize the accessory racks on the wheeler. They just could not find any mating accessories they liked. We looked it over, listened to what they wanted, took a few measurements and  quoted this project. ![Revolutionizing Utility Vehicle Accessories with 3D Printing](https://www.alignex.com/hubfs/image-png-Jul-15-2024-02-31-14-5814-PM.png) The main bracket that secures the base they wanted to the accessory rack would need to be very strong and would be subjected to quite a bit of stress and bumps. ![Revolutionizing Utility Vehicle Accessories with 3D Printing](https://www.alignex.com/hubfs/image-png-Jul-15-2024-02-31-47-9483-PM.png) Utilizing Markforged’s CFR process. We were able to integrate continuous filaments of Carbon Fiber into and out of the interlocking features.  Here is the bracket and reinforcement package we felt would take the abuse of trail riding. ![Revolutionizing Utility Vehicle Accessories with 3D Printing](https://www.alignex.com/hubfs/image-png-Jul-15-2024-02-32-07-0659-PM.png) A little bit more engineering work in Eiger simulation to confirm we had sufficient strength in the design. ![Revolutionizing Utility Vehicle Accessories with 3D Printing](https://www.alignex.com/hubfs/image-png-Jul-15-2024-02-32-43-5911-PM.png) With 4 brackets per plywood base, stainless steel mounting hardware. We had a base that was more than strong enough. A bonus light weight nonrusting mount. ![Revolutionizing Utility Vehicle Accessories with 3D Printing](https://www.alignex.com/hubfs/image-png-Jul-15-2024-02-33-30-4109-PM.png) Mounting the above bracket to their plywood base. G gave the customer the ability to build exactly what they wanted above the platform base for their hunting gear. We now had 4 clips on the base, it slipped right into the rack mounts.  ![Revolutionizing Utility Vehicle Accessories with 3D Printing](https://www.alignex.com/hubfs/image-png-Jul-15-2024-02-33-45-1222-PM.png)   The base was now secure in 3 directions right, left and forward. We just needed something that would not allow the base to slide backwards until we wanted it to. We came up with a flush mount locking pin and base. The lock pin had a ¼ inch steel dowel pin inserted to improve the strength and life of the lock. The locking pin can be easily pushed down to secure and pulled back up to remove. ![Revolutionizing Utility Vehicle Accessories with 3D Printing](https://www.alignex.com/hubfs/image-png-Jul-15-2024-02-34-38-1915-PM.png) *Designed in cad with detent pins*   ![](https://www.alignex.com/hubfs/image-png-Jul-15-2024-02-35-41-5822-PM.png) Parks: Accessory Rack Adapter Kit Time: 24 hours to print the 6 piece set Material: Onyx and Carbon Fiber CFR Are you interested in learning more about how Photocentric and how 3D printing can help solve similar problems?  Visit our [product page](https://www.exbuild.com/markforged-fx20) or [send us a part](https://www.exbuild.com/3d-printing-services) you'd like to see printed. --- [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/10734/b1e8657f-5958-47ce-a7da-0c5531d14518.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/10734/b1e8657f-5958-47ce-a7da-0c5531d14518)                         ![Alignex Blog Written by Kevin Bork](https://www.alignex.com/hubfs/KevinBork_100x100.png "Alignex Blog Written by Kevin Bork")                 **Written by** [Kevin Bork](https://blog.exbuild.com/author/kevin-bork) Kevin is the Sr Manufacturing Specialist here at EXBuild. With over 30 years of manufacturing experience, he helps customers overcome any obstacle they might face in their production and design process. In his free time he enjoys playing billiards with friends and volunteering at his church.           ### 0 comments [Leave a comment](https://blog.exbuild.com/revolutionizing-utility-vehicle-accessories-with-3d-printing#comment-form) © 2026 EXBuild, LLC. 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