tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860056654230553644.post4314163352908323649..comments2024-02-29T18:10:43.077-06:00Comments on handverker: metal casting from abs 3d printsFrankie Floodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687796666454552756noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860056654230553644.post-88314922462272704132016-11-02T21:09:11.994-05:002016-11-02T21:09:11.994-05:00Hi Natalie,
The PLA will be better than ABS for b...Hi Natalie,<br /><br />The PLA will be better than ABS for burn-out I believe as it melts at a lower temp than ABS. We're getting a bit of ash with ABS and the PLA prints that we have burn-out are a bit better about this issue. We do silicon molds sometimes if we want to make multiples but we're just going for it with the 3D print for singular objects. Use the PLA for direct burn-out! Lulzbot makes a great printer. They were one of the first companies that I used for supplies when I first started building printers.<br /><br />Hope you are doing well. You're kids are getting so big. Love seeing pics of them!<br /><br />I'll be at UNT in a couple weeks for visit.Frankie Floodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08687796666454552756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860056654230553644.post-20086217641066273502016-11-02T10:11:46.471-05:002016-11-02T10:11:46.471-05:00Frankie,
Can you tell me how the ABS differs from ...Frankie,<br />Can you tell me how the ABS differs from the PLA in terms of casting it? I have been having my students make rubber molds of their 3D printed forms and then pour wax then cast... very long process. Just wondering if I could go straight to casting the prints if they are PLA? We have a LUZBOT printer which I am really liking so far and I think we can use ABS with it as well. Might need to just order the ABS and go from there. Love seeing your progress and that you are enjoying your move!<br />Natalie Macellaiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16740413717416315127noreply@blogger.com