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3rd Feb 2017, 06:57 PM #1China
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3D printer
Hi all,
posted this on the woodwork forum, hedging my bets and posting here as well
Any one SA have a 3D printer and can print from a picture /illustration /drawing,
I have a small one off job I would like done
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3rd Feb 2017, 07:17 PM #2Philomath in training
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Depends on what you want - I have software that can probably produce the necessary file (it's an educational version - it should but I've never tried it)
I know our local library (Burnside) has a 3D printer. Perhaps one near you does too?
Michael
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3rd Feb 2017, 07:34 PM #3China
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Thanks Michael, never would have thought of the library, I will try my local, if not I may try Burnside if you want to play with your software let me know happy to reimburse for your time
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10th Feb 2017, 06:42 PM #4China
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Thanks project has been sorted
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11th Feb 2017, 05:07 PM #5Cheers, Joe
retired - less energy, more time to contemplate projects and more shed time....
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27th Feb 2017, 02:10 AM #6China
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Ok as it turns out the project is not sorted and turned out to be a waste of time and money the fellow I was reffered to is not at fault he is great to deal with
it just turns out that what I want can't be done by 3D printing, I do have a excellent little souvenir to remind me
Turns out what I require is someone who can produce small detailed 3D routing/engraving from a black and white image.
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27th Feb 2017, 01:53 PM #7Senior Member
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Not sure exactly what you are chasing but I have seen a while ago (can't remember where) someone had a desktop CNC mill, was using a 4th axis and support tailstock and was engraving pictures into some PVC pipe, like regular old plumbing stuff and then was using it like a cover for a candle / light. Didn't look anything special when the light / candle was off but when the light turned on you could see the picture in really nice detail.
Google saved me
Vectric Forum • View topic - lithophanes in PVC
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27th Feb 2017, 02:59 PM #8China
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The material is pretty irrelevant (not timber) just has to be able to produce fine detail, the finished it is basicaly a plaque only very small 50mm high
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28th Feb 2017, 10:19 PM #9Diamond Member
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Have to you got an example of what you want? I am having trouble visualising it.
It sounds like a relief engraving?
A pic may encourage an offer, if someone knows they can do it.
Steve
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