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09-19-2018, 04:09 AMfred_dot_u replied to a thread Rubberize bottom of 3D printed part in General 3D Printing DiscussionYou can get either spray on version or the brush/dip type. I think the spray on stuff would give better results. One option I hadn't mentioned is...6 replies | 163 view(s) -
09-18-2018, 07:35 PMfred_dot_u replied to a thread Rubberize bottom of 3D printed part in General 3D Printing DiscussionI saw that too, but I suspect that it would require a more porous material to be useful. The Plastidip will peel with enough force, but that can be...6 replies | 163 view(s)
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09-18-2018, 06:23 PMfred_dot_u replied to a thread Rubberize bottom of 3D printed part in General 3D Printing DiscussionSo many options present themselves here. The holes out on the ends of the wings could have rubber feet pressed into place. If coating is your...6 replies | 163 view(s)
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09-14-2018, 12:28 PMfred_dot_u replied to a thread Material and printing quality for small mechanical parts in 3D Printer Parts, Filament & MaterialsCurious, what printer have you used to make these tiny items? It now pops into my alleged mind that lado could have inexpensive success using a...13 replies | 759 view(s)
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09-14-2018, 07:30 AMfred_dot_u replied to a thread Material and printing quality for small mechanical parts in 3D Printer Parts, Filament & Materials3.2 to 3.0 millimeter is 200 microns and that's very close fit. I think a fair approach would be to ask the service provider for a reference figure.13 replies | 759 view(s)
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09-13-2018, 02:27 PMfred_dot_u replied to a thread Material and printing quality for small mechanical parts in 3D Printer Parts, Filament & MaterialsIf you're sure that Polished will not change the dimensions of your part and that such a setting doesn't add cost to the production, it seems to be a...13 replies | 759 view(s)
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09-13-2018, 09:34 AMfred_dot_u replied to a thread Material and printing quality for small mechanical parts in 3D Printer Parts, Filament & MaterialsPlease post your progress for us to enjoy and perhaps learn.13 replies | 759 view(s)
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09-13-2018, 09:06 AMfred_dot_u replied to a thread Material and printing quality for small mechanical parts in 3D Printer Parts, Filament & MaterialsIt's good that the program you are using will support STL files. So many programs generate files that cannot be sliced. Your attachment did not come...13 replies | 759 view(s)
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09-13-2018, 08:08 AMfred_dot_u replied to a thread Material and printing quality for small mechanical parts in 3D Printer Parts, Filament & MaterialsUnfortunately, SLS printers are more than US$5000.00 I am inclined to agree that you should use nylon and the SLS printers will give you the best...13 replies | 759 view(s)
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09-12-2018, 06:19 PMfred_dot_u replied to a thread Material and printing quality for small mechanical parts in 3D Printer Parts, Filament & Materialsyou haven't mentioned your budget, but your requirements may be somewhat extreme for the typical FDM printer. The 2.5 mm pins are going to be very...13 replies | 759 view(s)
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09-12-2018, 01:05 PMWhen you connect the Makerbot to the computer, does a new port or device appear in the device manager? This would indicate at least that the FTDI...28 replies | 1182 view(s)
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09-12-2018, 01:04 PMLet the pigeons loose! Huzzah and hoorah, even! Seriously, that's good news. Thanks for passing it on to the forum.28 replies | 1182 view(s)
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09-11-2018, 08:30 AMYou don't want to convert anything to SketchUp if your intent is to print it on a 3D printer. The typical file format for 3D printing is STL. I've...1 replies | 213 view(s)
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09-06-2018, 12:19 PMIf the machine has a USB port (B type, typical of printers), what would happen if a computer is connected to the printer? Wouldn't it be possible to...28 replies | 1182 view(s)
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09-04-2018, 04:54 PMI neglected to add Meshmixer to my list of suggested 3D modeling software. It's also an Autodesk program and well suited for organic modeling. Those...28 replies | 1182 view(s)
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09-03-2018, 02:53 PMFusion360 is an amazingly powerful program and to have it available free is equally amazing. I've had it for a couple of years and it does expire for...28 replies | 1182 view(s)
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09-03-2018, 11:36 AMSearch for cube 3 hack and you'll find some of the stuff available to enable generic filament as well as replacing some of the more serious failings...28 replies | 1182 view(s)
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09-03-2018, 09:42 AMYou are correct about the Cubify Cube printers. I didn't recognize the name until I used The Google to discover that it's the 2nd generation 3D...28 replies | 1182 view(s)
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08-24-2018, 07:09 PMfred_dot_u replied to a thread one quick important question. thank you all :) in General 3D Printing DiscussionI think in both cases of which I am familiar, the orders were placed directly with Prusa. Joe Prusa is well known for a very high level of quality...9 replies | 891 view(s)
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08-24-2018, 05:17 PMfred_dot_u replied to a thread one quick important question. thank you all :) in General 3D Printing DiscussionWhat you suggest is certainly possible and if you consider the high quality of a GENUINE Prusa i3 Mark 3 printer, you'll get pretty good results. You...9 replies | 891 view(s)
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