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Injection molded parts can have a variety of surface finishes. Plastic parts and parts made of other materials can be given various types of finishes for aesthetic or functional purposes. The choice of surface finish needs to be established very early in the design phase. MORE
Starting today, anyone can order their own models in HP Nylon Plastic , available in both Raw Gray and Black. We’re excited about the the material’s progress in strength, stiffness, shock absorption, and finish. A designer from our community tests out HP Nylon Plastic. MORE
3D printing has had a major impact in the athletic world, particularly for disabled athletes, and we’ve seen 3D printed prosthetics and braces helping athletes get to the finish line in nearly. 3D Design 3D Printing 3d printed gloves 3d printing for disabled athletes 3D printing plastic accessibility australia Commonwealth Games custom athletic equipment custom racing gloves markforged onyx ThincLab University of Adelaide weight reduction wheelchair racing gloves MORE
Watch the video below to see the final steps needed to finish this beauty! From using traditional polished & dyed Strong & Flexible plastic for the internal car parts… …to Tijs spending hours polishing away the unavoidable stepping caused by 3D printing. MORE
Results with the existing finishing technique, left, and the new, improved polishing process, right (pictured: Bracelet Bluups Origami R by Bluups ). One of the biggest constants for our community (and anyone using 3D printing) is the desire for smoother finishes on your products. MORE
Sculpteo News Colors Finish Painting plastic White plasticYou’ve created a beautiful 3D printed part? Make […]. The post Discover our new Painting Colors | Portfolio appeared first on Sculpteo Blog - 3D Printing News and Trends. MORE
The work we’re doing with Michael Eden is continuing to generate stunning works of art using our plastic Additive Manufacturing process, and some are being displayed at design shows at the moment. MORE
This bioplastic is made in the northwest of Ireland by Biome Plastics and they sell it through the website, 3DomFilaments. The company says Biome3D potato starch based filament combines a superior finish and flexibility, ease of processing and excellent printed detail. MORE
Today, Shapeways is proud to debut our newest and highest quality nylon material offering: our new Premium Strong & Flexible nylon plastic. We’re excited to introduce this upscale finish to our Strong & Flexible nylon, our most popular and versatile material. MORE
Fresh off the machine, a 3D printed part can look like a nearly finished product. Depending on your requirements, the natural surface finish of an additive manufactured part may or may not meet your needs. Finishes for Every Product Stage. MORE
Plasticizers are used as additives to improve impact resistance, lower glass transition temperature, or enhance processing properties. Electrical : Plastic optical fiber used for short-range communication is made from PMMA or Acrylic plastic. Hence, CNC machines are a good fit with acrylic plastics. These solvents melt the acrylic and allow the surfaces to stick together with a barely visible joint, giving a high-quality look and finish. MORE
As part of our month-long feature on Versatile Plastic , we’ve asked you, our readers, to submit your questions about this material. Today, we’re sharing these questions and answers to help you better understand the properties and applications of Versatile Plastic. Versatile Plastic does not have a transparent or translucent color. Do you have any information about the UV stability of Versatile Plastic? Can Versatile Plastic be electroplated? . MORE
The result of this reaction is the creation of the plastic that is known as polystyrene. Polystyrene foam is produced by blowing agents into the plastic, which expand and form a foam, which basically consists of trapped air. Other IT equipment also uses polystyrene because it can give the right kind of finish and shape. The post All About Polystyrene (PS) Plastic appeared first on 3D Insider. MORE
Assa then asked us to produce the stool in Nylon using our Plastic Additive Manufacturing process (also known as 3D Printing ). Built on one of our largest Plastic AM machines, the stool was built in a single piece to retain its strength, with the longest dimension being almost 600mm. MORE
Fortunately, there are several ways for you to achieve a smooth finish in your PLA print. Depending on how much time and effort you’re willing to spend on the finishing process, it’s possible to get finish quality ranging from mere removal of layer lines to a glossy, glass-like surface. What is PLA and why do you need to finish a PLA print? PLA finishing methods. This means that the finishing techniques for PLA are a little more involved. MORE
We recently announced that new finishes are available on our Strong & Flexible plastics (also known as XSF). Strong & Flexible plastic models are made using a technique called selective laser sintering (SLS). MORE
Of the 114,000 thousand plastics recognized by the Society of Plastics Engineers , roughly 600 are used in 3D printing processes. In this post, we’ll cover common 3D printing materials used to prototype plastic part designs. MORE
After the armor was printed, it was time for Melissa to put her finishing touches before sending the final piece to Felicia Day. Because it was printed in our White Strong & Flexible Nylon Plastic, the armor was a great base for the extra detail. MORE
Every industry and application is different, but metal parts often look and feel superior to their plastic counterparts. Plastic is incredibly useful, but metal often wins in the overall quality stakes. On the other hand, plastic parts are often much cheaper to make than metal ones. MORE
In this post I will be looking at Re-filament Refil PET (Recycled plastic for 3D Printing) In a subject I'm very keen to promote, this time we are looking at recycling of plastic into filaments for 3D Printing. I was rather delighted to win a roll of Refil Re-filament PET plastic. MORE
A few weeks ago, we announced Premium Strong & Flexible nylon plastic, our most popular and versatile material, redesigned with a high-end look and feel. The same material and printing process is used for Premium as our regular Strong & Flexible plastic material. Finish. MORE
ABS plastic using a professional FDM printer, 178 μm layers. As you probably have read on our recent post about 3D printing uses , ever since the first 3D printing technologies started to emerge, there has been one true undisputed application for it: Prototyping. MORE
To continue our process of continuous improvement, we are excited to offer you the newest in our colors for plastic – grey. Our plastic material is among our most durable and resilient materials. Grey Plastic 3D Print of Mozart. MORE
3T RPD, the UK’s leading supplier of 3D printing also known as Additive Manufacturing , has launched a new consumer website allowing customers to order their plastic 3D printing online. Consumers simply upload their CAD file to the site, then select the material, colour and finishing. MORE
Are you 3D printing some plastic that needs to resist s […]. The post New finishes for 3D printed plastic parts: Extra resistant colors against scratches and external conditions appeared first on 3D Printing Blog: Tutorials, News, Trends and Resources | Sculpteo MORE
Cable clasp printed in Versatile Plastic. Wherever you are in the 3D design process, Versatile Plastic can be used to help you create the perfect end product. The Many Benefits of Versatile Plastic. Cable clasp printed in Versatile Plastic. MORE
Test your designs to ensure product behavior and avoid failures by analyzing structural issues, fluid flow and heat transfer, plastics injection molding, environmental impact and more. SOLIDWORKS offers integrated and easy-to-use solutions for designing and developing innovative products. MORE
In today’s post, we’ll explore an easy custom jewelry finishing technique for Strong & Flexible plastic. Strong & Flexible plastic is an incredibly versatile material. This will allow for a clean and smooth surface to finish the designs. MORE
As part of our month-long feature on Multi Jet Fusion Plastic PA12 , we’ve asked you, our readers, to submit your questions about this material. Please upload a model through our model upload page , select Multi Jet Fusion Plastic and your desired color and finishing to see the price for your model; or reach out to our sales team and we would be happy to help! Part Two: Material Comparison: Nylon Plastics. MORE
Florida Finishing is a preferred American supplier of contract manufacturing services that you will find only at a Design-2-Part contract manufacturing show. . They are equipped to provide high quality painted surfaces on plastic, steel, and aluminum substrates. MORE
These parts can be further processed and finished, painted or coated as required. It's hard to describe, but I going to say that most people will really like the feel of the finish using this material. MORE
Since this nylon plastic comes in 26 different finishes and can be used so universally, we thought it was about time to pay attention to some of its outstanding designs. Polyamide is the all-rounder when it comes to 3D printing materials. MORE
Recently we talked about our waterproof plastic finish, […]. The post Waterproof plastic testing: How did our plastic parts perform appeared first on 3D Printing Blog: Tutorials, News, Trends and Resources | Sculpteo. MORE
Plastics, whether in powder, filament, or pellet form, are one of the main material types used in 3D printing/ additive manufacturing (3DP/AM). As 3DP/AM matures, developers continue to explore plastic chemistries and capabilities to offer materials that rival more traditional versions. MORE
That means any little modification can change everything slightly, which is why I won''t release the files until it is finished. I also changed the hole depth to allow the same screws to be used as elsewhere and cut away some plastic that wasn''t adding much to the strength. MORE
Its advantages are manifold: it is available at a reasonable price, it can include interlinking and interlocking parts, and it can be finished in various ways (dyed, smoothed, spray-painted, given a velvet finish). The Final Touch: Finishing Your 3D Print. MORE
Do you want to 3D print something in plastic, but you w […]. The post Waterproof Plastic: Smoothing Beautifier finish for 3D printed plastic parts appeared first on 3D Printing Blog: Tutorials, News, Trends and Resources | Sculpteo. MORE
Each one of these monomers serve to impart an advantage to ABS: acrylonitrile provides chemical and thermal stability, butadiene increase toughness and impact strength, and styrene gives the plastic a nice and glossy finish. ABS plastics became widely available in the 1950s. MORE
This week, Sculpteo offers a very special discount on one of the most-requested 3D Printing Materials: White Plastic! 3D Printed plastic is also perfect for functional parts and assembly. . You can check out on the 3D Printing Plastic Material Page the amazing properties of Nylon! . MORE
After Multi Jet Fusion PA12 and Flexible Plastic PEBA, […]. The post Metal 3D printing: Discover our New Binder Jetting Stainless Steel 316 and our New Finishes appeared first on 3D Printing Blog: Tutorials, News, Trends and Resources | Sculpteo. MORE
Shapeways offers several different nylon plastic materials: Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) PA12 known as Versatile Plastic , Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) PA11 , Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) PA12 , and Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) PA12 Glass Beads. Versatile Plastic). MORE
So today, we are extending our Rush service to include all Strong & Flexible finishes (Polished and Dyed). So whatever colorful creations you’re printing, get them faster today with Rush production on all Strong & Flexible plastics. MORE
Some observers of the plastics manufacturing industry, especially those with a vested interest, would like to have you believe that 3D printing is going to be the demise of injection molding. It is a basic, dependable method of producing high quality plastic parts. By Denny Scher. MORE
We’ll talk about all 19 materials and more than 100 finishes that we offer here on i.materialise.com now! To make things easier, we’ll split this article into the following three sections: 3D Printing Materials in Plastics. 3D Printing in Plastics. MORE
Sculpteo
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Do you want to 3D print something in plastic, but you w […]. The post Waterproof Plastic: Smoothing Beautifier finish for 3D printed plastic parts appeared first on 3D Printing Blog: Tutorials, News, Trends and Resources | Sculpteo.
Shapeways Blog
JUNE 1, 2017
Results with the existing finishing technique, left, and the new, improved polishing process, right (pictured: Bracelet Bluups Origami R by Bluups ). One of the biggest constants for our community (and anyone using 3D printing) is the desire for smoother finishes on your products.
3E Rapid Prototyping
MARCH 23, 2019
Every industry and application is different, but metal parts often look and feel superior to their plastic counterparts. Plastic is incredibly useful, but metal often wins in the overall quality stakes. On the other hand, plastic parts are often much cheaper to make than metal ones.
Shapeways Blog
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Today, Shapeways is proud to debut our newest and highest quality nylon material offering: our new Premium Strong & Flexible nylon plastic. We’re excited to introduce this upscale finish to our Strong & Flexible nylon, our most popular and versatile material.
Shapeways Blog
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
As part of our month-long feature on Versatile Plastic , we’ve asked you, our readers, to submit your questions about this material. Today, we’re sharing these questions and answers to help you better understand the properties and applications of Versatile Plastic. Versatile Plastic does not have a transparent or translucent color. Do you have any information about the UV stability of Versatile Plastic? Can Versatile Plastic be electroplated? .
Leslie's Blog
MARCH 7, 2017
Plastics, whether in powder, filament, or pellet form, are one of the main material types used in 3D printing/ additive manufacturing (3DP/AM). As 3DP/AM matures, developers continue to explore plastic chemistries and capabilities to offer materials that rival more traditional versions.
Shapeways Blog
MAY 6, 2019
As part of our month-long feature on Multi Jet Fusion Plastic PA12 , we’ve asked you, our readers, to submit your questions about this material. Please upload a model through our model upload page , select Multi Jet Fusion Plastic and your desired color and finishing to see the price for your model; or reach out to our sales team and we would be happy to help! Part Two: Material Comparison: Nylon Plastics.
Shapeways Blog
APRIL 23, 2019
Shapeways offers several different nylon plastic materials: Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) PA12 known as Versatile Plastic , Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) PA11 , Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) PA12 , and Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) PA12 Glass Beads. Versatile Plastic).
Shapeways Blog
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Cable clasp printed in Versatile Plastic. Wherever you are in the 3D design process, Versatile Plastic can be used to help you create the perfect end product. The Many Benefits of Versatile Plastic. Cable clasp printed in Versatile Plastic.
The Solidworks Blog
JUNE 19, 2017
Of the 114,000 thousand plastics recognized by the Society of Plastics Engineers , roughly 600 are used in 3D printing processes. In this post, we’ll cover common 3D printing materials used to prototype plastic part designs.
Sculpteo
OCTOBER 11, 2017
Recently we talked about our waterproof plastic finish, […]. The post Waterproof plastic testing: How did our plastic parts perform appeared first on 3D Printing Blog: Tutorials, News, Trends and Resources | Sculpteo.
Shapeways Blog
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
Starting today, anyone can order their own models in HP Nylon Plastic , available in both Raw Gray and Black. We’re excited about the the material’s progress in strength, stiffness, shock absorption, and finish. A designer from our community tests out HP Nylon Plastic.
3D Printing Hub
APRIL 8, 2019
Injection molded parts can have a variety of surface finishes. Plastic parts and parts made of other materials can be given various types of finishes for aesthetic or functional purposes. The choice of surface finish needs to be established very early in the design phase.
Stratasys
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Fresh off the machine, a 3D printed part can look like a nearly finished product. Depending on your requirements, the natural surface finish of an additive manufactured part may or may not meet your needs. Finishes for Every Product Stage.
3D Printing Hub
JANUARY 31, 2019
Plasticizers are used as additives to improve impact resistance, lower glass transition temperature, or enhance processing properties. Electrical : Plastic optical fiber used for short-range communication is made from PMMA or Acrylic plastic. Hence, CNC machines are a good fit with acrylic plastics. These solvents melt the acrylic and allow the surfaces to stick together with a barely visible joint, giving a high-quality look and finish.
3DPrint.com
APRIL 9, 2018
3D printing has had a major impact in the athletic world, particularly for disabled athletes, and we’ve seen 3D printed prosthetics and braces helping athletes get to the finish line in nearly. 3D Design 3D Printing 3d printed gloves 3d printing for disabled athletes 3D printing plastic accessibility australia Commonwealth Games custom athletic equipment custom racing gloves markforged onyx ThincLab University of Adelaide weight reduction wheelchair racing gloves
3D Printing Hub
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Fortunately, there are several ways for you to achieve a smooth finish in your PLA print. Depending on how much time and effort you’re willing to spend on the finishing process, it’s possible to get finish quality ranging from mere removal of layer lines to a glossy, glass-like surface. What is PLA and why do you need to finish a PLA print? PLA finishing methods. This means that the finishing techniques for PLA are a little more involved.
Shapeways Blog
JANUARY 19, 2017
In today’s post, we’ll explore an easy custom jewelry finishing technique for Strong & Flexible plastic. Strong & Flexible plastic is an incredibly versatile material. This will allow for a clean and smooth surface to finish the designs.
Design 2 Part News
APRIL 20, 2015
Florida Finishing is a preferred American supplier of contract manufacturing services that you will find only at a Design-2-Part contract manufacturing show. . They are equipped to provide high quality painted surfaces on plastic, steel, and aluminum substrates.
Shapeways Blog
APRIL 11, 2017
Watch the video below to see the final steps needed to finish this beauty! From using traditional polished & dyed Strong & Flexible plastic for the internal car parts… …to Tijs spending hours polishing away the unavoidable stepping caused by 3D printing.
HydraRaptor
FEBRUARY 15, 2012
That means any little modification can change everything slightly, which is why I won''t release the files until it is finished. I also changed the hole depth to allow the same screws to be used as elsewhere and cut away some plastic that wasn''t adding much to the strength.
3D Printing Hub
JANUARY 31, 2019
The result of this reaction is the creation of the plastic that is known as polystyrene. Polystyrene foam is produced by blowing agents into the plastic, which expand and form a foam, which basically consists of trapped air. Other IT equipment also uses polystyrene because it can give the right kind of finish and shape. The post All About Polystyrene (PS) Plastic appeared first on 3D Insider.
Sculpteo
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
ABS plastic using a professional FDM printer, 178 μm layers. As you probably have read on our recent post about 3D printing uses , ever since the first 3D printing technologies started to emerge, there has been one true undisputed application for it: Prototyping.
Sculpteo
AUGUST 30, 2017
After Multi Jet Fusion PA12 and Flexible Plastic PEBA, […]. The post Metal 3D printing: Discover our New Binder Jetting Stainless Steel 316 and our New Finishes appeared first on 3D Printing Blog: Tutorials, News, Trends and Resources | Sculpteo.
Leslie's Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2016
Some observers of the plastics manufacturing industry, especially those with a vested interest, would like to have you believe that 3D printing is going to be the demise of injection molding. It is a basic, dependable method of producing high quality plastic parts. By Denny Scher.
i.materialise
DECEMBER 17, 2015
We’ll talk about all 19 materials and more than 100 finishes that we offer here on i.materialise.com now! To make things easier, we’ll split this article into the following three sections: 3D Printing Materials in Plastics. 3D Printing in Plastics.
Sculpteo
OCTOBER 1, 2014
To continue our process of continuous improvement, we are excited to offer you the newest in our colors for plastic – grey. Our plastic material is among our most durable and resilient materials. Grey Plastic 3D Print of Mozart.
RichRap
OCTOBER 25, 2015
In this post I will be looking at Re-filament Refil PET (Recycled plastic for 3D Printing) In a subject I'm very keen to promote, this time we are looking at recycling of plastic into filaments for 3D Printing. I was rather delighted to win a roll of Refil Re-filament PET plastic.
Sculpteo
AUGUST 11, 2015
This week, Sculpteo offers a very special discount on one of the most-requested 3D Printing Materials: White Plastic! 3D Printed plastic is also perfect for functional parts and assembly. . You can check out on the 3D Printing Plastic Material Page the amazing properties of Nylon! .
Sculpteo
AUGUST 17, 2016
Sculpteo News Colors Finish Painting plastic White plasticYou’ve created a beautiful 3D printed part? Make […]. The post Discover our new Painting Colors | Portfolio appeared first on Sculpteo Blog - 3D Printing News and Trends.
Rapid Prototyping News UK
MAY 18, 2017
3T RPD, the UK’s leading supplier of 3D printing also known as Additive Manufacturing , has launched a new consumer website allowing customers to order their plastic 3D printing online. Consumers simply upload their CAD file to the site, then select the material, colour and finishing.
Shapeways Blog
JUNE 15, 2017
We recently announced that new finishes are available on our Strong & Flexible plastics (also known as XSF). Strong & Flexible plastic models are made using a technique called selective laser sintering (SLS).
RichRap
APRIL 12, 2019
These parts can be further processed and finished, painted or coated as required. It's hard to describe, but I going to say that most people will really like the feel of the finish using this material.
Shapeways Blog
FEBRUARY 14, 2016
After the armor was printed, it was time for Melissa to put her finishing touches before sending the final piece to Felicia Day. Because it was printed in our White Strong & Flexible Nylon Plastic, the armor was a great base for the extra detail.
Rapid Prototyping News UK
NOVEMBER 12, 2015
The work we’re doing with Michael Eden is continuing to generate stunning works of art using our plastic Additive Manufacturing process, and some are being displayed at design shows at the moment.
3D Printing Review
APRIL 28, 2015
This bioplastic is made in the northwest of Ireland by Biome Plastics and they sell it through the website, 3DomFilaments. The company says Biome3D potato starch based filament combines a superior finish and flexibility, ease of processing and excellent printed detail.
3D Printing Hub
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Each one of these monomers serve to impart an advantage to ABS: acrylonitrile provides chemical and thermal stability, butadiene increase toughness and impact strength, and styrene gives the plastic a nice and glossy finish. ABS plastics became widely available in the 1950s.
Shapeways Blog
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
A few weeks ago, we announced Premium Strong & Flexible nylon plastic, our most popular and versatile material, redesigned with a high-end look and feel. The same material and printing process is used for Premium as our regular Strong & Flexible plastic material. Finish.
Shapeways Blog
MARCH 24, 2017
So today, we are extending our Rush service to include all Strong & Flexible finishes (Polished and Dyed). So whatever colorful creations you’re printing, get them faster today with Rush production on all Strong & Flexible plastics.
i.materialise
JUNE 16, 2016
Its advantages are manifold: it is available at a reasonable price, it can include interlinking and interlocking parts, and it can be finished in various ways (dyed, smoothed, spray-painted, given a velvet finish). The Final Touch: Finishing Your 3D Print.
i.materialise
JUNE 10, 2016
Since this nylon plastic comes in 26 different finishes and can be used so universally, we thought it was about time to pay attention to some of its outstanding designs. Polyamide is the all-rounder when it comes to 3D printing materials.
Rapid Prototyping News UK
APRIL 3, 2014
Assa then asked us to produce the stool in Nylon using our Plastic Additive Manufacturing process (also known as 3D Printing ). Built on one of our largest Plastic AM machines, the stool was built in a single piece to retain its strength, with the longest dimension being almost 600mm.
The Solidworks Blog
JANUARY 16, 2015
Test your designs to ensure product behavior and avoid failures by analyzing structural issues, fluid flow and heat transfer, plastics injection molding, environmental impact and more. SOLIDWORKS offers integrated and easy-to-use solutions for designing and developing innovative products.
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