3D printing patterns/moulds


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67redrocket
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I have used www.shapeways.com for 3d printing a couple of times. And I wonder if I can use this to print patterns or moulds. Does anyone have experience with printing patterns/moulds?

The material shapeways use is called PA 2200

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The issue with 3D printed parts is they are NOT sealed surfaces (even the SLS, SLA, DLP variants).

The way to get around this is to coat the surface/ soak the part (in a sealable bag if part is small enough) with epoxy and sand smooth then I think from there it is the usual moulding process.

This is my understanding of it, but happily to be corrected.




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David
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