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I have some questions that I hope someone can answer relating to printing in silver:

1. What is the material used to print the object used in the casting of the silver piece?

2. When the sprue attachment is removed how is the polishing done, by hand, tumbling or ...?

3. When you specify glossy finish, how is this achieved? Is this tumbling etc?

Thanks]]> AmLachDesigns 2012-10-15T09:16:39-00:00 Re: Printing Silver - production questions http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=55626&th=11187#msg_55626 Syncopator 2012-10-18T23:10:29-00:00 Re: Printing Silver - production questions http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=55829&th=11187#msg_55829 Silver glossy is achieved by the use of a tumbler but not sure what size or type of shot us used.
They either polish the entire piece or none at all, but certain pockets or parts of the piece cant be localy polished, thats something done when you receive it.
Sharpest detail is achieved with their standard silver material.


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