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Largest printing size [message #55217] Thu, 11 October 2012 19:42 UTC Go to next message
avatar AdaptiveArtist is currently offline AdaptiveArtist
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Hi Guys,

What is the largest envelope which you can print? Does it depend on the type of material?

Looking to do some sculpture based on the human form, and would prefer to work life-size.

Thanks.
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Re: Largest printing size [message #55219 is a reply to message #55217 ] Thu, 11 October 2012 19:46 UTC Go to previous messageGo to next message
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The largest printer has a build area of 660x350x550mm. If you want to go larger than that, you'll have to cut up your model and glue the prints together. That build area is for WSF, which is very porous and easy to glue together.

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Re: Largest printing size [message #55220 is a reply to message #55217 ] Thu, 11 October 2012 19:48 UTC Go to previous messageGo to next message
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It does depend on the material. chose the material you want from the link and it will show the max bounding box size.
http://www.shapeways.com/materials

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Re: Largest printing size [message #55425 is a reply to message #55219 ] Tue, 16 October 2012 10:42 UTC Go to previous message
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Thanks for your helpful reply.
Can this material be cut, or otherwise shaped afterwards?
And how does it respond to being painted?

Thanks and regards.
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