Comments for 3 D L P rint http://3dlprint.com Print in 3D with DLP! Wed, 01 May 2013 10:27:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Yellow Resin Dye by Printer http://3dlprint.com/2012/03/yellow-resin-dye/#comment-12988 Printer Wed, 01 May 2013 10:27:56 +0000 http://3dlprint.com/?p=652#comment-12988 Hi Abhishek, I have managed to burn the base layers using the Tilt and then continue building the object without moving the VAT - so my initial burn in layers take 5 min and then I get cycle times less than 8 seconds. You can fine tune it once you get it printing say @50 micron. Cheers! Peter Hi Abhishek,
I have managed to burn the base layers using the Tilt and then continue building the object without moving the VAT – so my initial burn in layers take 5 min and then I get cycle times less than 8 seconds.
You can fine tune it once you get it printing say @50 micron.

Cheers!
Peter

]]> Comment on Yellow Resin Dye by Printer http://3dlprint.com/2012/03/yellow-resin-dye/#comment-12987 Printer Wed, 01 May 2013 10:24:37 +0000 http://3dlprint.com/?p=652#comment-12987 Hi Abhishek, I have not tried Sylgard 184( although I have Generic PDMS ) as a VAT coating. I have poured it onto a glass surface and it seems to be pretty transparent. I tested tearing it and it is fairly easily, but it has strength if clamped at the edges. I have not tried Continuous exposure ( kinda like playing an AVI/MPEG and continuously moving the Z axis ( I recall there was a patent applied for somewhere ). My projector position seems to do a very good job at maintaining a fairly constant temperature of the VAT and the resin. It is possible to get samples from your local Dymax distributor or Directly from Dymax. Cheers! Peter Hi Abhishek,
I have not tried Sylgard 184( although I have Generic PDMS ) as a VAT coating. I have poured it onto a glass surface and it seems to be pretty transparent. I tested tearing it and it is fairly easily, but it has strength if clamped at the edges. I have not tried Continuous exposure ( kinda like playing an AVI/MPEG and continuously moving the Z axis ( I recall there was a patent applied for somewhere ). My projector position seems to do a very good job at maintaining a fairly constant temperature of the VAT and the resin.
It is possible to get samples from your local Dymax distributor or Directly from Dymax.

Cheers!
Peter

]]> Comment on Yellow Resin Dye by Abhishek Pratapa http://3dlprint.com/2012/03/yellow-resin-dye/#comment-12829 Abhishek Pratapa Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:36:08 +0000 http://3dlprint.com/?p=652#comment-12829 <a href="#comment-10940" rel="nofollow">@goldi80 </a> Hey, I am very interested in seeing how your vat 3d printer works, do you have diagrams, videos or images that would excite newbies in the field like me? How are the build times? Is it even worth the headache of fine tuning the printer? Best Abhishek @goldi80
Hey,

I am very interested in seeing how your vat 3d printer works, do you have diagrams, videos or images that would excite newbies in the field like me? How are the build times? Is it even worth the headache of fine tuning the printer?

Best
Abhishek

]]> Comment on Yellow Resin Dye by Abhishek Pratapa http://3dlprint.com/2012/03/yellow-resin-dye/#comment-12828 Abhishek Pratapa Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:33:33 +0000 http://3dlprint.com/?p=652#comment-12828 Hello Peter! I have just gotten into the vat style 3d printing community and was wondering if faster print times were possible using (http://www.ellsworth.com/dow-corning-sylgard-184-silicone-encapsulant-0-5kg-kit-clear/?gclid=CLKRz4bo6bYCFdCY4Aod6iQALQ) for the vat bottom and something super adhesive for the print plate (laser etched acrylic to increase surface area of the bonding). Is a continuous exposure print possible? What I mean is that as the z-axis moves up by a set amount, the cross-sectional image projected on the resin changes instantaneously, drawing out a 3D model. I have heated the vat using Refrigeration copper tubing and a heat gun (manually turn the gun on and off to maintain a certain viscosity in the resin). But haven't purchased the resin yet because I'm still trying to find the best option. Is any of this even possible or am I just wasting my money? And what tips would you give to newbies in the field like me? Thank You! Abhishek Hello Peter!

I have just gotten into the vat style 3d printing community and was wondering if faster print times were possible using (http://www.ellsworth.com/dow-corning-sylgard-184-silicone-encapsulant-0-5kg-kit-clear/?gclid=CLKRz4bo6bYCFdCY4Aod6iQALQ) for the vat bottom and something super adhesive for the print plate (laser etched acrylic to increase surface area of the bonding).
Is a continuous exposure print possible? What I mean is that as the z-axis moves up by a set amount, the cross-sectional image projected on the resin changes instantaneously, drawing out a 3D model. I have heated the vat using Refrigeration copper tubing and a heat gun (manually turn the gun on and off to maintain a certain viscosity in the resin). But haven’t purchased the resin yet because I’m still trying to find the best option. Is any of this even possible or am I just wasting my money? And what tips would you give to newbies in the field like me?

Thank You!
Abhishek

]]> Comment on The Software by Printer http://3dlprint.com/the-software/#comment-12652 Printer Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:15:23 +0000 http://3dlprint.com/?page_id=14#comment-12652 Other than PDMS, FEP teflon and Fluorocarbon Film, there isn't anything else I have tested, so I have no idea. Cheers! Peter Other than PDMS, FEP teflon and Fluorocarbon Film, there isn’t anything else I have tested, so I have no idea.

Cheers!
Peter

]]> Comment on The Hardware by Printer http://3dlprint.com/the-hardware/#comment-12651 Printer Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:13:22 +0000 http://3dlprint.com/?page_id=12#comment-12651 They start from 200 and up. You can check Ebay or Craigs. Cheers! Peter They start from 200 and up.
You can check Ebay or Craigs.

Cheers!
Peter

]]> Comment on The Software by Printer http://3dlprint.com/the-software/#comment-12650 Printer Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:12:15 +0000 http://3dlprint.com/?page_id=14#comment-12650 Hi Mohamed, You could try finding PDMS or check for Florocarbon film. Cheers! Peter Hi Mohamed,
You could try finding PDMS or check for Florocarbon film.
Cheers!
Peter

]]> Comment on The Software by mohamed khalifa http://3dlprint.com/the-software/#comment-12547 mohamed khalifa Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:07:14 +0000 http://3dlprint.com/?page_id=14#comment-12547 help me please :(.really thanks for your great effort and iam sorry for asking you too many questions :) help me please :( .really thanks for your great effort and iam sorry for asking you too many questions :)

]]> Comment on The Software by mohamed khalifa http://3dlprint.com/the-software/#comment-12546 mohamed khalifa Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:03:34 +0000 http://3dlprint.com/?page_id=14#comment-12546 i can find feb teflon film in my country so do you refer to me any other material to use?? i want to know if this problem occurs because of zero postioning maybe not accurate or beacuse of strong tilt mechanism ??.please help me because i have no time and my project discussion is after 3 days.i tried a transparent thick paper and a slicon to stick it on the vat but it also doesnot work i can find feb teflon film in my country so do you refer to me any other material to use??
i want to know if this problem occurs because of zero postioning maybe not accurate or beacuse of strong tilt mechanism ??.please help me because i have no time and my project discussion is after 3 days.i tried a transparent thick paper and a slicon to stick it on the vat but it also doesnot work

]]> Comment on The Hardware by ken http://3dlprint.com/the-hardware/#comment-12525 ken Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:13:37 +0000 http://3dlprint.com/?page_id=12#comment-12525 The linear slide is expensive, isn't it? Is there cheaper one? For example, that it is made in China. The linear slide is expensive, isn’t it?

Is there cheaper one? For example, that it is made in China.

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