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Model Railroading > 3-D Printing--Need General InformationDate: 11/26/15 13:47 3-D Printing--Need General Information Author: Streamliner I have two, plastic parts, approx 10" x 3" x .5" that sort of look like sides of an old Atlas truss bridge, with the same type of detail, but larger. I need to duplicate these parts out of high strength plastic or nylon, preferably in black. Is this easily done with 3-D printing? Does anyone know of a company that can provide such a service? Any ballpark on cost? Any info is appreciated. Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving to all on T.O.
Date: 11/26/15 14:20 Re: 3-D Printing--Need General Information Author: JoeBlow Try the website www.shapeways.com
Date: 11/26/15 15:57 Re: 3-D Printing--Need General Information Author: mmosher Shapeways black strong & flexible is sintered nylon powder. A solid rectangular object the dimensions you gave would be about $125. Charged by the cm3 so if hollow or not filling the entire volume given then less.
https://www.shapeways.com/materials/strong-and-flexible-plastic Michael Mosher Millville, NJ Date: 11/26/15 17:34 Re: 3-D Printing--Need General Information Author: wabash2800 You or someone else will have to draw it 3D in a file acceptable to Shapeways. Another possibility is to make a master and cast duplicates in resin with resin and rubber molds. Micro-Mark offers that set-up and you'll probably be investing about $100 at a minimum.
Victor A. Baird http://www.erstwhilepublications.com Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 11/26/15 18:44 by wabash2800. Date: 11/27/15 16:35 Re: 3-D Printing--Need General Information Author: Streamliner Thanks everyone for your suggestions. Much appreciated.
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