Tolerances?

Discussion in 'Materials' started by ICU, Aug 28, 2008.

  1. ICU
    ICU Member
    I recently discovered your website and I am excited that this type of service is available to the public. But I have a question about the accuracy of the 3D printing.

    I would like to design a frame for an airborne R/C vehicle. What type of tolerances do your machines provide? For instance, if I had a hole that was about 1mm in diameter how close to that diameter would it be? +/-0.1mm,+/-0.01mm.

    Thank You,
    ICU
     
  2. pete
    pete Shapeways Employee CEO
    Hi ICU!

    Cool! We share the same hobby, R/C planes. I would love to improve my glider with some parts, however have not found the time for it :-/

    As to accuracy, go for the Cream Robust. I have modelled some name tags for our office using this material and the had a very snug fit. It worked very well ! How accurate it is? Well I would say between 1mm and 0.1 mm, but I will check and get back to you ok?

    regards,
    Peter
     
  3. robert
    robert Member
    The dimensional accuracy of our printers is ~100 micron.

    Cheers!

    Robert
     
  4. 4184_deleted
    4184_deleted Member
    @100mu

    Is this also true for the 'nylon printer' (SLS) or only for the objets?
     
  5. robert
    robert Member
    It is applicable for all of our materials.

    Cheers!

    Robert
     
  6. 4184_deleted
    4184_deleted Member
    Thanks!