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Post by mossie on Feb 20, 2013 21:46:17 GMT
Has anyone had any experience with the output from 3D printing, in PLA or ABS filaments?
For example: What works best for a finished model? Which are better for gluing? Which provide a better paint finish?
What I'm looking at is considering a new service to produce limited custom 3D printed objects for builders. The resolution would be 100 microns, but may be better with experimentation.
This is not to undercut any current provider, but to provide a one off service, that part you need that is just too hard to scratch build or replica a number of items the same.
There are some number crunching to be done, on costs and prices, but I should be able to go under commercial printing costs, but I'm not be able to match 16 microns that some services provide.
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Post by johnstevenjacob on Mar 20, 2014 23:39:11 GMT
Both PLA and ABS filament are good for a finished model and can provide better paint finish. But these two materials have different characteristics that can be both good for printing wide range of items. Here’s a comparison between the two to help you decide which one suits for you best: www.3d2print.net/shop/blog/2014/03/13/abs-pla-filament-comparison/
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