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We use 3D printing extensively, for large sized parts, and there are very few options out there. Consider buying a few machines that can do very large parts. W
by qume 10y ago
We use 3D printing extensively, for large sized parts, and there are very few options out there.
Consider buying a few machines that can do very large parts. We would use you literally today if you could do that. It's a very underserved part of the market.
I'm talking apx 700mm x 400mm x 300mm
- jschwartz11 10y agoWhat do you use the parts for? We'll be introducing medium format printers into our factory this quarter, but they will be more like 300 x 300 x 450mm. Would definitely be interested in what you're doing though, because we're always looking for ways to expand our offering :) Shoot me a message at jonathan@voodoomfg.com if you want to chat more.
- froindt 10y agoDoes it have to be a single piece, or is partitioning it into smaller chunks an option? There are a number of academic papers on cutting models to fit inside the build box constraint of 3d printers, though I'm not aware of any nice, automatic, commercial options right now.
- jschwartz11 10y agoThats' a great point. We've actually done a handful of projects like that. Here's an example: http://blog.voodoomfg.com/2016/06/10/a-life-size-human-model-3d-printed-on-88-printers-in-under-24-hours/ http://blog.voodoomfg.com/2016/06/10/a-life-size-human-model... In many cases, when you cut up a model like that you can actually print it faster and cheaper than on a large format machine.