03-02-2022, 01:53 PM
(03-02-2022, 01:05 PM)rleete Wrote:(02-28-2022, 10:57 PM)Highpower Wrote: It's not like you can lay down a bead of molten plastic in mid air.
Oh, but you can. It's a standard test for how well your printer is set up.
This is one example, and there are literally dozens out there:
How is that piece oriented as it's being printed though? Standing up as shown in the picture, or is it laying flat on the table?
That is interesting to me though because I have another piece I wanted to get as well. I thought I would give Xometry a shot at it to see how well the process of ordering from them works out. I ordered a similar type of scale or ruler if you will.
Tormek USB-GrindingWheel Ruler Drawing v3.pdf (Size: 147.19 KB / Downloads: 7)
Their online quote system pretty much pigeon-holed me into selecting Nylon 12 for the material and a Laser Sintering process "based on the .3mf file and design / nature of the part" that I uploaded to them.
I left it at natural (off white) because I didn't want to spend an extra $30 just to pick a different color. I'm hoping some do-it-yourself 'RIT' dye will work to color Nylon after it's been fused?
If nothing else I'll highlight the graduations and markings with a Sharpie to make them readable. The cost was much more down to earth compared the the drip tray though so not a major loss if it doesn't work out for me. Fingers crossed.
Willie