| Will this print? + What do you think? [message #56361] Tue, 06 November 2012 00:14 UTC |
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Hello Everyone,
Do I need to do anything to this model to make sure it prints okay? Also, what do you think?
http://shpws.me/lSq9
Thanks!
P.S. The model is a ceramic lid for cups/mugs. I don't know if it will be unstable during printing.
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[Updated on: Wed, 07 November 2012 21:20 UTC]
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| Re: Will this print? + What do you think? [message #56380 is a reply to message #56361 ] Tue, 06 November 2012 13:48 UTC |
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It miiiiight have to be 4mm thick to be safer. Yes it will deform in printing. I can almost guarantee that of any ceramics print. Also note that your item has to have a flat base for glazing, which looks like it'll be the top of your lid. So keep that in mind, that that part will probably not be pretty glazed but roughed unglazed ceramic.
The Mad Moder
michael@shapeways.com
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| Re: Will this print? + What do you think? [message #56440 is a reply to message #56380 ] Wed, 07 November 2012 21:23 UTC |
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Hey,
Thanks for the info.
Does the orientation of the model in the STL file make a difference? i.e. if I flip it so the "edge" points down (as per the main render) will you guys print it in that orientation (and hence the "edge" will be the unglazed part)?
If it prints like that (shape of a hat) will it be unstable and collapse? What can I do?
Cheers.
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| Re: Will this print? + What do you think? [message #56441 is a reply to message #56361 ] Wed, 07 November 2012 21:27 UTC |
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Unfortunately orientation is up to the printer right now. And they will orient the model the way they see best. And I'm assuming they would use the top as the base as it looks like the flattest spot. Check out the Ceramics guidelines. I would think the higher end, being heavier, may sag down more than the shorter side. Which could cause it to not be round to match the cup. You could try printing it in sandstone first if it's less expensive, as it's printed on the same printers.
The Mad Moder
michael@shapeways.com
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| Re: Will this print? + What do you think? [message #56448 is a reply to message #56441 ] Wed, 07 November 2012 22:23 UTC |
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Ok well I'll have to live with it being printed with the "top" of the hat pointing down.
I am not too worried about mild deformation, I just wanted to make sure the whole thing didn't collapse entirely.
Is this worth giving a go to see, or would you advise against it?
Cheers.
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| Re: Will this print? + What do you think? [message #56486 is a reply to message #56361 ] Thu, 08 November 2012 15:34 UTC |
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I'd send it in. If they feel it will collapse, they won't print it. If they do print it and it collapses, you still won't be charged for the failed print. So I'd say let it fly and see how it goes!
The Mad Moder
michael@shapeways.com
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