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Hi,
I wanted to share some worryings i have (and expectations).
In my presentation, Warren said :
"Resin casting is growing in popularity especially as people see the results that can be had relatively cheaply at the DIY level."
It is true, but i can't help thinking : will 3D printing be more profitable than casting in resin and if yes, when ? I hope to start a business next year, casting scenery for miniature games.
If 3D printing is more profitable within 10 years (as technology develops quickly and 3D printers are more and more cheaper, faster, and gain in quality), It seems iam doomed
What you professionals do think about that issue ?
Thanks !
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Thanks. You're right, resincasting can reach a quality that is superior to plastic injection. Anyway plastic injection machines are soooo expansive (and often very large in size).
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BananeDC
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7 Years Ago
3D printing has not really "come of age" yet. Sure its hitting the head lines as it gets used for more mainstream things or obscure high tech things but its still a way off being used routinely in...
Warren (Staff)
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7 Years Ago
Thaks Warren. I knew it was the case, but i was suggesting about the 10 ou 20 years to come. What is your opinion about that ?
BananeDC
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7 Years Ago
Its hard to tell. Certainly not something I would be qualified to predict that far ahead. That far ahead I would expect renewable sources for replacing a lot of oil based plastics would be a major....
Warren (Staff)
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7 Years Ago
Yep, DiY, next level rotative castings (hope that one day...), next level injection plastics. I understand that it's difficult to predict that far. I hope There will be a future for DIY casting, hope...
BananeDC
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7 Years Ago
I'm sure there will always be a market for it, just as there is still a market for manual wood/metal working despite the rise of CNC methods. Obviously a lot will depend on your products and how they...
Hanaldo
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7 Years Ago
Thanks for the reply Hanaldo. I think you're right, it depends on the products, inventivity, price, web site...Many things to explore. Anyway i won't stop now. Time will tell !
BananeDC
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7 Years Ago
I'd say it isn't necessary to think that far ahead in the first place as resin casting equipment is cheap anyway, so you wouldn't lose an insane amount of money if 3D printing were to have a sudden.....
cumberdale
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7 Years Ago
Thanks. You're right, resincasting can reach a quality that is superior to plastic injection. Anyway plastic injection machines are soooo expansive (and often very large in size).
BananeDC
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