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Request for Material Information for Trumpet Mouthpiece
Good day. I have a trumpet mouthpiece that I have modeled myself using FreeCAD, which I need to print. I conducted a small research and Google suggests using PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol-modified) as a... read more
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Jul 17
Scanning and Printing
Good day, I have a plastic component that I would like you to scan and reproduce in metallic material. Could you tell me if I can send you the plastic component for evaluation? Thank... read more
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Jul 17
High resolution scan to fully transparent object?
Is there a possibillity to make my handmade objects into aquaria? I need fulley transparent material UV resistant, no scratches very strong 1 meter in height, what kind of meterial would i need and... read more
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Jul 08
Welding
Good afternoon,Does Xometry perform welding work such as sealing the folds of a box-shaped design?Can Xometry weld a nut, for example an aluminum DIN934, onto an aluminum sheet?Best regards read more
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Jun 26
Selection of Bending Method in Sheet Metal Bends and Sheet Metal Unfolding
I want to design and manufacture a bent sheet metal part in the most accurate way possible. Once the design of the part is finished, I flatten the sheet, get a DXF file, and... read more
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Jun 19
Teeth shearing off, what is the best material?
Hello, we have this small tool used to loosen/tighten a metal slotted ferrule. The teeth of the tool engage with the slots in the ends of the ferrule and torque is applied to tighten... read more
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Jun 26
Sourcing Cad Designer
Artist doing a small run of a frame. Have spec would like to make via this site was hoping the community could point me in the direction of someone who can help prepare files... read more
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Jun 19
H7/g6 fit – is it too tight for manual assembly?
Hi, I’m using a limits-and-fits guide to spec a bearing housing. I’m looking at an H7/g6 fit for a sliding location, but this is a field-repaired unit. If I go that tight, is some... read more
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Apr 05
DFM check: Is this part a “nightmare” to machine?
Hi! Designing a custom housing for a prototype. I’ve got features on all six sides, and I’m realizing this is going to need a ton of CNC setups. In your experience, is it better... read more
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