wetterhorn

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   by wetterhorn 14y ago

   The SLS process hasn't been implemented for the Pwdr machine yet, but a small IR Laser has been used by others for SLS: http://builders.reprap.org/2010/02/first-tests-building-powd...
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   by wetterhorn 14y ago

   Well, you've covered pretty much all questions, but here is a reply from the builder :) So does the user sprinkle the powder after each slice, or does the machine somehow do it? How would the machine make an even layer of powder? The stor
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   by wetterhorn 14y ago

   Oh no, I totally understand your first reaction. Hopefully, others will pick up the project too and start experimenting and improving the machine. And one of the reasons to get people's interest is to make it all nice and shiny. As you've m
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   by wetterhorn 14y ago

   Indeed, I've tried alumina, but any other powder materials should work. Creating a solid part is done by sintering or fixating (e.g. with resin)
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   by wetterhorn 14y ago

   Thanks for your feedback. Meanwhile, I've added some pictures and a video of the printer. A more extensive video should follow soon.
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   by wetterhorn 14y ago

   Indeed, I've used an earlier version of Nicolas' inkshield for the Pwdr machine, it works great!
7. 7.▲
   by wetterhorn 14y ago

   The focus was mainly on the machine and not the results, as they can still be improved. But i've added a section on the Github website with pictures of print results. Hopefully this proves that it isn't a hoax ;)