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New thread 3D Printing

Janger

(John)
Administrator
Premium Member
Hi All - I think we should have a new CNC forum for 3D printing. So here it is! Any comments on the thread itself put them here. Start new threads to discuss 3D printers, techniques, etc.
 

Tom O

Ultra Member
You could but there is way more 3D printers out there I’m just wondering if the site would be overwhelmed and steered off course!
 

Bofobo

M,Mizera(BOFOBO)
Im positive that this is a cross over medium, cnc steel printers are already using the same tech, built on a foundation of cnc programing widely used in metal fabrication and cnc machines. If i can get a grasp of the tech i would build a fluxcore printer, because why not!?
 

kevin.decelles

Jack of all trades -- Master of none
Premium Member
You could but there is way more 3D printers out there I’m just wondering if the site would be overwhelmed and steered off course!

But as a prototyping medium, Gcode tutor etc it is an indispensable part of my shop now. If I can only get time to perform some lost wax casting...........


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Janger

(John)
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Here is my ford boy making a really fancy aluminium part by casting from 3D printed lost wax process. Pretty neat stuff. My spouse was asking why did he need to fool around with all that piping through the sand. Why not just fill up the mold with aluminium to the top? I mean just fill the white investment cast mold?
 

Tom O

Ultra Member
I tried using some plaster and sand for a casting once after drying in the kiln they become quite brittle. I used a printed mold and that microwaveable material from PMS Hobbies you just heat it and pour giving you a rubbery pattern although it is flexible but could be strengthened with wire in the cavity or cooled in the fridge.
 

Tom O

Ultra Member
But as a prototyping medium, Gcode tutor etc it is an indispensable part of my shop now. If I can only get time to perform some lost wax casting...........


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Are we talking about using the centrifuge type of casting? I have been toying with the idea of building one for my Sons wife and Daughter.
 

Johnwa

Ultra Member
I think 3D discussions on this group should center around mold making, casting, and of course making any accessories /holders that we use in metal working.

There is a Calgary 3D Facebook group. They seem to be fairly active with monthly(?) meet ups.
 

Johnwa

Ultra Member
Janger
Adding the top of the mold and the can on the top increases the hydrostatic pressure which helps to fill the mold.
 

Susanne

New Member
I am waiting to do that .. As of just thinking for which 3D printer I should go for I am having Creality, Tevo, Prusa and Cube3 in my mind. Checking reviews and soon going to purchase one.
But I am very Curious to see how does this works.:)
 

kevin.decelles

Jack of all trades -- Master of none
Premium Member
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I mostly print parts as models for sand casting but have also replaced parts on my equipment including the pulleys on my cnc mill




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