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Metal 3D printing for watertight watch cases
Hi! I'm prototyping a watch case and considering metal laser sintering (DMLS or SLM) due to cost constraints—CNC machining is out of budget. My main concern is whether an as-printed sintered metal part will... read more
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Mar 25
99 model kia sephia kontak termiği yapabilir misiniz
99 model kia sephia kontak termiği yapabilir misiniz kontak anahtarının girdiği yerde 3 tane kırık var onun için anahtarı tam olarak kavramıyor ve motoru çalıştırmıyor bu kırığın yapılması gerekiyor veya değişmesi gerekiyor fakat piyasa... read more
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Mar 19
Moulding of a Concave Disk
Hello everyone, I want to make a disk of 203 mm in diameter, 25 mm in height with a concave curvature of 3.22 mm.Will this precision be respected knowing that I am not a... read more
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Mar 17
Best process for small stainless steel tiles
hello, my project requires the production of small metal tiles (approx. 50 mm x 50 mm) for decorative and functional purposes. The tiles need to have sharp, well-defined edges, a smooth surface finish, and... read more
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Mar 07
0.4mm text in PLA
Hey all, my part needs to have perforated text on a thin PLA sheet, and the text is 0.4 mm thick. Do you think that’s wide enough to print cleanly without running into issues... read more
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Feb 17
Are vacuum-casting molds always made of silicone?
Hi! My project requires vacuum casting of silicone parts. I have noticed that silicone molds are commonly used in vacuum casting, but I am wondering if they are always the best option. Would there... read more
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Feb 05
Overmolding vacuum cast parts
hello! I'm working on a project that involves overmolding for a VC (valve cover) application. The goal is to embed connectors and screws directly into the molded part to streamline assembly and improve durability.... read more
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Feb 14
How to deal with shrinkage issues in polyurethane resin parts during vacuum casting
Hi,  I am concerned about shrinkage in polyurethane vacuum-cast parts during the curing process. These parts have tight tolerances, such as ±0.2 mm, and some features are designed carefully to fit together, such as... read more
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Feb 04
Softer silicone for mold – any impact on accuracy?
Hi, looking for help with the following. Some of my functional prototypes for vacuum casting have a few tricky undercuts. I’m thinking of using softer silicone for the mold to make demolding easier, but... read more
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Jan 27
Gearing
Good evening. I would like to know which 3D printing technology is suitable for small gears with a diameter of 16mm. And what material should be used? Thank you very much.
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Jan 20