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To: marktwain

Does anyone know what kind of material ( gook ) is used in these 3D machines?

Is it possible to use a transparent acrylic ( or some other transparent fluid/plastic ) for making aquariums for example?


27 posted on 10/05/2012 12:38:45 PM PDT by A'elian' nation (Political correctness does not legislate tolerance; it only organizes hatred. Jacques Barzun)
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To: A'elian' nation

What material would you like?

http://objet.com/3d-printing-materials
Clear, opaque, ridged, rubbery, biocompatible, high temperature.

http://www.shapeways.com/materials/
Aluminum filled nylon, plastics, sterling silver, Stainless steel, Gypsum (Plaster of Paris), Ceramics (Food grade, no less!), glass.

http://production3dprinters.com/slm/spro125-direct-metal-slm-production-printer
Choose from a large range of metal alloys, including aluminum and titanium.

You can even make stuff out of corn starch or sugar...


41 posted on 10/05/2012 2:34:39 PM PDT by null and void (Day 1354 of our ObamaVacation from reality - Obama, a queer and present danger)
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