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Re: Idea for super smooth exterior surfaces after print wil it work? - 13 years ago
To achieve a super smooth finish, just go buy some IPS Weld-on 4 and dip the part in it. 30 seconds will not affect surface detail, and longer will give the part a more glossy finish. Once you have done this, allow the part to dry overnight. It will be as smooth as you want the part to be...by thomasg - General
Re: Finish of RepRapped parts? - 13 years ago
Smoothing ABS parts is extremely easy. Just dip them in IPS Weld-On 4 for about 30 seconds (or more) depending on the desire of smoothness. Then hang the part and let it dry overnight. About 20 to 30 seconds will not affect the finish of the part. The longer you go, though, the more glossy of a finish the part will have.by thomasg - General
Re: THIS REP RAP PROJECT WILL HAVE A FUTURE ONLY IF… - 14 years ago
I am certainly no expert, but I think your first idea has already been done. It is called polymer thermojet, and I admit that ZCorp's Z450/Z510/Z650 are some a rather impressive machines. Also, don't forget the Open3DP project, but they are still in the process of creating an open inkjet printer. However, I think even ZCorp would agree that they are not in the same market space as FDM. Meaby thomasg - Developers
Auto Calibrating Extruder - 14 years ago
I am submitting an idea to the community for comments on for a quick automatic calibration solution for the RepRaps. Any comments / suggestions would be very much appreciated as I want to be sure that I do not try to re-invent an already existing solution... Problem: Periodic fine tuning calibration of x/y/z coordinates periodically in reference to the build platform could potentially make theby thomasg - Developers