| Suitable for Sandstone [message #51727] Tue, 24 July 2012 02:38 UTC |
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This is my first piece for printing and I'm looking at materials.
This model wont pass the "wet sand" will it? Its actually split into three parts but each part has some pretty small thin details.
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| Re: Suitable for Sandstone [message #51751 is a reply to message #51727 ] Tue, 24 July 2012 12:30 UTC |
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Wet sand can be a little too strict for Sandstone in my opinion. I've seen many sculptures in Sandstone with tiny details, and pieces that wouldn't stand in wet sand. Those pipes need to be at least 2mm thick, and I'd say the same with the 2 valves. It's hard to tell, that box in the back either needs a stand to the ground, or you may have to make it's pipes thicker.
The Mad Moder
michael@shapeways.com
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| Re: Suitable for Sandstone [message #51777 is a reply to message #51775 ] Tue, 24 July 2012 14:50 UTC |
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Just keep in mind that the minimum detail for Sandstone is .4mm, and a rule of thumb for details is it can only be as tall as it is thick. So if your detail sticks out 1mm it should be 1mm thick at the base.
The Mad Moder
michael@shapeways.com
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| Re: Suitable for Sandstone [message #51784 is a reply to message #51777 ] Tue, 24 July 2012 15:36 UTC |
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Got it.
I think I'll leave in the smaller bolts and see what happens. They should be within the size limits.
I'll make it hollow this evening and hopefully upload it tonight.
Thanks!
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