Actual print size vs bounding box size ???

Discussion in 'Materials' started by rian21, Nov 18, 2014.

  1. rian21
    rian21 Member
    Hey there, just need an answer from Shapeways personnel on the physical print size of a model in relation to the two different types of bounding box dimensions shown on the model description page.. Is the Origianl bounding box the physical dimension of the print OR the Oriented bounding box ??
    I need to make sure before printing a + $80 model set.
    thanks
     
  2. stonysmith
    stonysmith Well-Known Member Moderator
    The oriented bounding box is simply the size of your model if it were to be rotated to take up the smallest possible space.
    But, neither of those affect the price. The price is a function of the volume of material required (plus machine space required for Strong & Flexible and Steel).
     
  3. stannum
    stannum Well-Known Member
    Steel page says nothing about machine space.
     
  4. rian21
    rian21 Member
    OK thanks!
    Not worried about the cost per-se but want to be sure the scale is correct because if not the item will be useless.