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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 4:16 pm
by henpecked
Interesting use of a 3D printer. It can map an object perfectly, so when the 'artist' (I use the term loosely) scans a chipped stone step. The piece produced matches it perfectly. Never mind the lego cobblers, it might have a practical use in the trade.
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:46 am
by Tony McC
I can't figure out if the 3D print-out can be done in a material that is suitable for repairing stone or concrete
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 10:37 am
by GB_Groundworks
First off like tiny said the material then the cost be cheaper to put in a new sill or on historic work a mason could just do a normal repair and carve blend it in.
Plenty of 3d scanners out there then just cnc or water jet cut it
There was a project to do a printable gun, but when the printer company found out they revoked the lease on the lab trying it
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 10:47 am
by henpecked
Tony McC wrote:I can't figure out if the 3D print-out can be done in a material that is suitable for repairing stone or concrete
We used to used p38 to repair damaged cills as the lead time was 6 weeks :p
As its not really walked on, it might be an alternative. I was just musing as to the applications of it.
In Japan ,they are releasing a photo-booth 3D printer,so you get a perfect little statuette of yourself ,only 8" high.
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:44 pm
by haggistini
I think that's fecking awesome !!! I won't mind working with a couple of geeks for a few months watching them make crazy art paving,
I could get pissed everyday and talk bolloxs about paving and get paid thousands of quids!?!?!
:p