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| Topic: Need Advice- Newbie Problem |
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| Re: Need Advice- Newbie Problem / .dae file [message #68392 is a reply to message #68370 ] Tue, 21 May 2013 01:10 UTC |
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Thanks for your reply. I just want a small golf ball or tennis ball version of this, with thin walls that I can show people. What has been throwing me off is when I see the file that says you are approved by Shapeways it is "missing pieces", as in not complete. The attached .pdf show what I see under "My Models". When I asked Support I was referred here.
Attachment: 3d.pdf
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| Topic: Should we keep Premium Silver? |
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| Re: Should we keep Premium Silver? [message #68398 is a reply to message #67654 ] Tue, 21 May 2013 02:22 UTC |
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WOW... I just looked into this and I think shapeways should give this some serious thought. In comparing the price of sterling silver and Argentium Silver. The Argentium Silver is only a $2 or $3 more per troy ounce depending on where you purchase it. I compared several sites that sell silver casting grain for jewelry (Rio Grande for example) but Argentium Silver looks identical to premium silver with a more affordable price..
Also, argentium silver seems to be tarnish resistant too.
ATTN Shapeways - If you want to test it out on some silver pieces. Ill place an order... Its worth a shot, nothing to loose and a lot to gain.
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- Sal G -
My Website
www.sgcustomsilver.com
Facebook Page
www.facebook.com/SGCustomSilver
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| Topic: Best/Easiest 3D Design Software |
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| Best/Easiest 3D Design Software [message #68397] Tue, 21 May 2013 02:19 UTC |
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Hello,
I have been using Google Sketchup for basic designs and wanted to see if anyone has ideas for an easy to learn 3D Design and converting softwarepackages.
Help and insight are much appreciated.
Mike
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| Re: Best/Easiest 3D Design Software [message #68399 is a reply to message #68397 ] Tue, 21 May 2013 02:27 UTC |
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Zbrush 4r5 for great organic designs. Check out my shop if you want to see examples. Its not so good with converting. It accepts .obj and .stl but you cant export to other file types.
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- Sal G -
My Website
www.sgcustomsilver.com
Facebook Page
www.facebook.com/SGCustomSilver
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| Re: Best/Easiest 3D Design Software [message #68400 is a reply to message #68397 ] Tue, 21 May 2013 03:10 UTC |
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Thanks. I am having a NIGHTMARE trying to get my first design correct. I upload it, it says auto approved but then is totally not what I wanted. Rookie trials and tribulations.
Mike
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| Re: Best/Easiest 3D Design Software [message #68401 is a reply to message #68400 ] Tue, 21 May 2013 03:38 UTC |
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Yeah, I used to have the same problems and had to fix it the old fashioned way. vertex by vertex. Zbrush takes all the hastle of figuring out what the problem is then having to fix it with 2 simple buttons. Check Mesh and Fix Mesh then just export as .stl and you good to go. Just make sure you stay within the design rules in shapeways materials.
What problem are you currently having?
[Updated on: Tue, 21 May 2013 03:39 UTC]
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- Sal G -
My Website
www.sgcustomsilver.com
Facebook Page
www.facebook.com/SGCustomSilver
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| Topic: WSF Polished not available? |
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| WSF Polished not available? [message #68390] Tue, 21 May 2013 00:11 UTC |
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I just posted a model and suddenly White Strong and Flexable Polished isn't on my materials list. What's the deal? It's a model similar to ones that I've had done in WSFP before, and WSFP is still an option for my other designs.
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| Re: WSF Polished not available? [message #68391 is a reply to message #68390 ] Tue, 21 May 2013 01:05 UTC |
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WSFP has a size limit of 15cm. Your item is 18cm long. You could fix that simply by stacking them differently.
I would also expect a reject on this since it's got small floating parts.
You would do well to add a sprue to the parts to hold them all together in the polisher.
[Updated on: Tue, 21 May 2013 01:06 UTC]
Patience, Persistance, Politeness - the 3Ps will help us get us to Perfect Printed Products
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| Re: WSF Polished not available? [message #68394 is a reply to message #68391 ] Tue, 21 May 2013 02:07 UTC |
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Thanks, I'll try that. I didn't realize that there was an upper limit on size. I've printed individuals like these guys before with no issue, so I'm hoping that the way the parts are laid out won't be an issue.
Thanks again.
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| Re: WSF Polished not available? [message #68403 is a reply to message #68394 ] Tue, 21 May 2013 04:13 UTC |
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The issue is not with the printer.. it is the dye vat and the polisher that are smaller in size than the printer.
Patience, Persistance, Politeness - the 3Ps will help us get us to Perfect Printed Products
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| Topic: Shapeways - PLEASE add Argentium Silver to your line-up |
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| Re: Shapeways - PLEASE add Argentium Silver to your line-up [message #68396 is a reply to message #68264 ] Tue, 21 May 2013 02:16 UTC |
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WOW... I just looked into this and I think shapeways should give this some serious thought. In comparing the price of sterling silver and Argentium Silver. The Argentium Silver is only a $2 or $3 more per troy ounce depending on where you purchase it. I compared several sites that sell silver casting grain for jewelry (Rio Grande for example) but Argentium Silver looks identical to premium silver with a more affordable price..
ATTN Shapeways - If you want to test it out on some silver pieces. Ill place an order... Its worth a shot, nothing to loose and a lot to gain.
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- Sal G -
My Website
www.sgcustomsilver.com
Facebook Page
www.facebook.com/SGCustomSilver
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| Re: Shapeways - PLEASE add Argentium Silver to your line-up [message #68404 is a reply to message #68396 ] Tue, 21 May 2013 04:36 UTC |
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I have used this alloy and like it a lot.
-Bathsheba
http://bathsheba.com
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| Re: Shapeways - PLEASE add Argentium Silver to your line-up [message #68405 is a reply to message #68404 ] Tue, 21 May 2013 04:52 UTC |
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Yeah, color, shine and overall quality is better and for only $2-$3 more per ounce sounds like its worth a shot. Ive never used this silver before but everyone says nothing but good things about it and what attracts me to this the most is that it doesnt tarnish.
[Updated on: Tue, 21 May 2013 04:53 UTC]
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- Sal G -
My Website
www.sgcustomsilver.com
Facebook Page
www.facebook.com/SGCustomSilver
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