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]]> lensman 2012-10-01T18:08:13-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=54714&th=11025#msg_54714
]]> BillBedford 2012-10-01T22:21:21-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=54715&th=11025#msg_54715
"When you choose a technical finish for your transparent resin model, the support material (which is needed during the printing process) is first removed. Then your model is hardened under UV light and varnish is applied on all surfaces. This varnish is applied to your model to protect it from dust and discoloration. It makes a part transparent."


]]> lensman 2012-10-01T23:13:07-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=54731&th=11025#msg_54731 lensman wrote on Mon, 01 October 2012 23:13
I *highly* doubt you could get FUD to look like that.


You can make FUD transparent by sanding the surface and varnishing it. You can test this for yourself by simply put the piece into water. Any clear liquid will 'fill in' the scratches on the surface so the piece will appear almost transparent

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And transparent resin? Well, yes, that's what it's called. And since they do all the work it saves the customer having to do it. Shapeways don't do any of the post processing that other suppliers are will ing to do for a price.

]]> BillBedford 2012-10-02T08:59:32-00:00