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08-17-2016, 09:35 AM #1
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Anyone try bead blasting to smooth printed objects from lines?
Wonder if that would work.
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08-21-2016, 02:37 PM #2
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With ABS, yes you can. Tried it and it works much the same as sanding.
PLA tends to melt and just scuffs and distorts.
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08-21-2016, 03:06 PM #3
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Thanks for the reply. Im just going to be getting into 3d printing and was wondering about that. Im still looking for
a good printer with a large build area that is dependable The gCreate XL 1.5 looks good. I see some people using them
and seem to do a good job and its made here in USA for good support.
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08-22-2016, 03:16 AM #4
A bit of a tangent but I'm interested in hydrographic printing as a finishing technique - if you apply colored textures it also drastically changes the aesthetic of the print, plus hydrographic printing is quite easy for DIY. Finuvo did not succeed launching a device last year, so I am wondering if there are other solutions on the market.
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08-22-2016, 07:40 AM #5
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Rather than going completely off topic with a new issue, it is much better to start a new one in the aproptiate sub forum
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08-27-2016, 08:11 AM #6
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not to derail from the sandblasting (because ive almost built a cage 2-3 times, but i dont want to waste the money if i wont use it) but the gmax printers are beasts. overall ive owned 9 printers, and its been the best overall printer ive owned for quality, sturdiness, feature set, etc.
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08-27-2016, 02:05 PM #7
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I might try the bead blasting in the future once I decide on a printer. There are so many of them and lots of the companies
Im sure won't be around in the future
The gCreate is nice but the $3000 plus $400 more for heated bed is a bit. I have a Kronos 2 88key keyboard workstation
that wasn't that much new and there is more tech in it then these 3d printers go figure.
I would like a good size build area and auto leveling bed and heated bed. I will have to decide if I want to spend that
much for the Gmax 1.5 xl or some other brand for less. I know the prices on all these will drop in the future and if I spend to much I will be sorry down the road I think. Im not crazy about China stuff but who know might have to go with
them, just worry about support and parts when they go out of business.
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