Hi, I would like to know what printer you used for the copper

#1

Hi,

I need to (if possible) include in my publication what 3D printer you have used to printout the mold for the copper 3D printing.

Thank you in advance for your help.

#2

Hi yshin6,
We use Stereolithography printers to 3D print molds for copper 3D printing. I hope that answers your question!
Kind regards,
Stephanie

#3

HI Stephanie,

Do you guys share information about the stereolithography 3D printer? Name, brand?

Thank you.

#4

Hi Stephanie, I am thinking to print a spherical shell made of copper mesh with 10 mm OD and few microns wall thickness. Could you be able to prepare this 3D material? Cheers, Cesimiro
Note: I could wash the oxidized surface of the copper and then I will coated with graphene.

#5

Hi Cesimiro,

Unfortunately for copper, the minimum wall thickness we can print is 0.8mm. For printing a hollow part we would require a hole as we need to remove the plaster on the inside. You can find this and other design guidelines on our website under https://i.materialise.com/en/3d-printing-materials/copper/design-guide.

Kind regards,
Stephanie

#6

Hi yshin6,

We cannot disclose information about our printers. For copper, we use an indirect process meaning that we first print a wax model and then use this wax model to cast the part in copper. You can find the information about the technology used for copper on our website https://i.materialise.com/en/3d-printing-materials/copper#anchorTechnology3

Kind regards,
Stephanie