Re: Another 3-D plastic printer Message #7 Posted by Matt Fegenbush on 9 May 2012, 2:01 p.m., in response to message #6 by Ethan Conner
It really depends on your skill with a 3D CAD application (Pro/E, Solidworks, Inventor, etc.) as to the best way to create the 3D model. I wasn't too impressed with the 3D scanners that interfaced with Solidworks when I looked at them several years ago.
As for the accuracy and surface finish, I agree that you get what you pay for. However, I would love to have one of these to make a positive plastic mold. I could then touch up the mold with hand tools as necessary, make a split negative mold with some two-part flexible casting compound I have, and make positives in wax for investment castings. I already have a project in mind...
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