Silicone 3D Printing

gavbrum · 2015-01-06T16:46:59.000Z

These are the 2 options I have seen already. Real interesting stuff.

gavbrum · 2015-01-06T16:47:34.000Z

I might try this and see what its like.

3Dscaleworks · 2015-01-06T18:38:05.000Z

Hi Gav,

nice watches.

See the images i made for a customer. It is a flexible damper for a insertbearingblock and it looks Ok . It won’t be as smooth as the watch you sell because of the somewhat lower resolution. but i will do for prototypes

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Pot8oSH3D · 2015-01-07T01:41:24.000Z

Hello @picsma. Very impressive. Is it the kind of technology that’s likely to result in a moderately priced desktop printer or is it inherently bulky and/or cost prohibitive for smaller sized printers?

Filemon · 2015-01-07T08:36:46.000Z

Don’t you guys have a Hub setup to refer to?

3Dscaleworks · 2015-01-07T09:27:52.000Z

Gav,

I can give it a shot upload the stl file to Saenhub and i will see what i can do for you.

It would be fun to help you with this and see what FPE can do!

gavbrum · 2015-01-07T09:58:44.000Z

I’ll have a look for a suitable strap and send it across to you.

3Dscaleworks · 2015-01-07T10:52:59.000Z

Ok you can upload it to Saen’s Hub . 3Dhub will scan the file first and then i get te file and then i will see what i can do

You can find Saen’s Hub by entering Koog aan de Zaan as city

KCT · 2015-01-07T18:22:46.000Z

I van have a go…with 4 different printer,sq

3FormUK · 2015-01-07T20:41:00.000Z

Dear Gavbrum, have you considered FilaFlex filament? This is similar to NinjaFlex and has similar properties to silicone in that it is tough and flexible. We have stocks of the filament and by late next week we will have a printer specifically designed to print it. When we ordered our flexible filament stock, they sent us a watch printed in the material, so I can even send you a photo of it.

gavbrum · 2015-01-08T09:07:02.000Z

Please send the photo. gavin@tyko.co.uk Or post a pic up here.

3FormUK · 2015-01-08T11:09:41.000Z

Pictures attached.

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egor_titov · 2015-01-09T12:20:03.000Z

Hello

if that material “Fila flex” is safe as dog or kids toy?

3FormUK · 2015-01-09T12:39:48.000Z

Yes. It has a certificate for use in medical situations, visit the Recreus web site to download it. The material seems really tough and the bond between layers is strong, so I would expect it to be good for these applications. The problem with the material is that it is difficult to print using a standard print head, that is why we have invested in a custom made machine designed to use it.

Mike_6 · 2015-01-12T02:42:25.000Z

There’s always these guys: http://3dprintingindustry.com/2014/10/15/picsima-3d-print-silicones-without-support-structures/

gavbrum · 2015-01-12T08:55:03.000Z

Yeah I’ve seen these guys. Looks like pretty good results.

vishanth · 2015-02-23T03:38:28.000Z

@picsima: Hi, I too require a part to be printed in silicone. Checked out your website and was wondering what is the maximum surface finish you can achieve because as far as I have heard 3D printing silicone might not have a very smooth surface finish.

DSUDING · 2015-04-20T01:04:35.000Z

GavBrum,

Because we are very well versed in silicones, we DO have silicone material that we HAVE 3D printed. We can do prototypes, or 100s of units. Let me know if you are interested in having us do your product.

vishanth · 2015-04-20T04:13:52.000Z

@DSUDING: Hi,

I am working on a project that requires 3D printing of a part in silicone. Is it possible to view samples of your products?

DSUDING · 2015-04-20T16:31:53.000Z

Vishanth,

We can email you some pictures. What email address?

-dSuding