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Any 3d printing experts?

Discussion in 'Off Topic' started by xroads, Jul 21, 2014.

  1. Jul 21, 2014 #1
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    Anyone really knowledgeable about 3d printing?





    I am interested in 3d printing with wax
     
  2. Jul 21, 2014 #2
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    The best printers are very expensive . Most of the cheap ones extrude a wax like rope into what you are printing.

    Have you looked into them at all Craig? I have because I like to invent and I love solidworks!
     
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    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    This is a link to a personal one, but again its like most of the personal ones that use a Rope style plastic to build the project.

    http://store.makerbot.com/replicator2


    This is a Professional one that I would love to have. lol This place has the wax type.

    http://www.3dsystems.com/3d-printers/professional/overview


    I am no expert, but I was looking into one last year. That is before I found out the prices. lol


    This is the one I wanted! http://www.3dsystems.com/3d-printers/personal/projet-260c


    Kyle
     
  4. Jul 22, 2014 #4
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    I dont know a thing about them, just starting my research.

    I am looking to 3d print some honeycomb for my bees. It takes them alot of time & energy to make the comb, so I want to experiment & draw some out for them & see if they will use it
     
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    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    The cheaper ones will work for you then. Keep me posted if you get one
     
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    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    Thanks

    I need to find someone who has one who can do a test print for me to see if the bees will accept & use it or not before I spend a ton of money on it.
     
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    I was listening to the radio the other day (RadioLab) and they said alot of cities have stores that are starting to print what you want for you if you bring in the file. May want to try calling Kinkos or libraries.
     
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    Bboge13 Center Point, IA

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    Idk if they still have it but the Cad department at Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids had one.
     

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