I'm going to have my A400G2 waveguide professionally printed, either by a local shop or somewhere like JLPCB.
There a lots of choices in material and print techniques.
There's SLA printing with 9600 or 8000, CBY or X resin,
Then there's FDM printing with ABS, PLA, ASA, PA-12-CF or TPU
What would be a good choice? It's going to be in full sunlight if that's a factor. The plan is to have them spray painted.
There a lots of choices in material and print techniques.
There's SLA printing with 9600 or 8000, CBY or X resin,
Then there's FDM printing with ABS, PLA, ASA, PA-12-CF or TPU
What would be a good choice? It's going to be in full sunlight if that's a factor. The plan is to have them spray painted.
SLA will be very expensive and you do not need the resolution.
I would say most people print on pla, it is real cheap, easy to print and probably the best surface finish.
I would print in petg since it is almost as nice a surface finish but a lot stronger when printed.
I would say most people print on pla, it is real cheap, easy to print and probably the best surface finish.
I would print in petg since it is almost as nice a surface finish but a lot stronger when printed.
That's what I read, but at JLC3DP, SLA is the cheapest option. Still far more expensive then i hoped though. Almost cheaper to buy my own printer...
Pla is quite sensitive to any temperature above 60°C, it gets soft and may deform under its own weigth. Depending on sun exposure and colour of the horn that can easily be the case.
Sorry I missed that. Then pla and pet g are not suitable.
ABS is often used for temperature sensible parts. But it shrinks quite a lot after printing so assembly might be difficult!
There usually are some local maker spaces or print farms. Might be worth to meet them. ...
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