For example, if you want 35 copies of a part that is $10.00 on the Formlabs you could pay $350.00 to have them all 3D printed, or print 1 copy for $10.00, spend anywhere from $10 (plaster or alginate mold) to $40 (silicone rubber mold) for the mold material, and then all you need to buy is your casting material. 3D printing is a great option when you need parts with very specific measurements, lots of detail, or pieces for a variety of applications, but 3D printing is limited to the specific materials meant for each machine we have on campus, so you may find yourself needing to prepare your print so you are able to make a mold of it and cast copies in wax, plaster, plastic, concrete, rubber, ice, soap, butter, chocolate, cake, or any other casting material.įor certain parts this may also be a much cheaper way to produce multiples.
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