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| Re: They cancelled my order for being gold plated [message #13327 is a reply to message #13326 ] Wed, 02 June 2010 17:40 UTC |
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As i saw in the description of things to be gold plated there MUST be a hole somewhere in the design to hold the object whilest emerging into the gold bath.
Its on the Stainless steel page:
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* Gold Plated Stainless Steel has the same design rules as the ones for Stainless Steel 3D printing, with the exception of the maximum size (31 x 26 x 20 cm). Once 3D printed, the outer layer is firmly coated in gold. In order for us to do this there has to be some kind of eyelet that we can use to hang the model from so we can lower it into the gold bath. Furthermore the model must be able to sink in the gold bath so enclosed spaces that make it float are not permitted, e.g. a marble would not work.
Harry
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| Re: They cancelled my order for being gold plated [message #13329 is a reply to message #13326 ] Wed, 02 June 2010 17:53 UTC |
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Is there a back to the model that you wouldn't care if it showed, that you could tell them?
Deleting your other post.
The Mad Moder
michael@shapeways.com
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| Re: They cancelled my order for being gold plated [message #13330 is a reply to message #13326 ] Wed, 02 June 2010 17:59 UTC |
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I would think the center would be fine if done from both sides. The model is symmetrical. I hope they can still make it after I fix it since gold is limited.
[Updated on: Wed, 02 June 2010 18:20 UTC]
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| Re: They cancelled my order for being gold plated [message #13332 is a reply to message #13327 ] Wed, 02 June 2010 19:11 UTC |
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 Can you model 2 parts that dont intersect with metal? I could make a open loop that holds the coin.
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2 Part print for gold plated possible?
