Silicone 3D Printing

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

vishanth · 2015-04-21T03:05:44.000Z

@dSuding: Can you email them to vishanth001@e.ntu.edu.sg?

rosy · 2015-04-22T04:11:41.000Z

hi - what is your website so i can see your silicones (and rubber?) printed?

Elena_Elena · 2015-10-06T04:26:16.000Z

Lazarus3d.com is most likely the place to go to

jasonboyd001 · 2015-10-20T22:19:18.000Z

Prototech.com - uses 3d printed molds for watch bands made from silicone. I have seen several parts that look fantastic

Catherine_Downe · 2016-01-20T22:36:03.000Z

Could you email me please.

catherine_downes@live.com

jasonboyd001 · 2016-01-21T00:45:11.000Z

www.prototech.com or call me @ 509-891-4747. We have worked on several watch and housing bands 3d Print and cast.

angelaf · 2016-02-23T22:11:43.000Z

Hi @DSUDING - can you get in touch with me? I have an inquiry on 3d printing a small silicone item. Thanks!

tpalm · 2016-02-26T15:46:11.000Z

I am also interested in 3D printing of silicone parts. Please email me at tapalmer@yahoo.com

thanks

Tracy_Cardwell · 2016-06-05T02:22:56.000Z

Are you able to print on flexible silicone wine cups? The cups are already made - I just need to have them stamped/printed with a graphic.