3D Printing

[o_DEATH_ANG3L_o]

Hey guys just got my 3D printer up and running. I will be offering a print service. I am open to trade printing services for lasers or laser stuff as well. Let me know thanks.

 

[The Lightning Stalker]

Where are you located and what file formats
can you accept?

What are the maximum dimensions?

 

[rhd]

Also, how do you determine trade value? IE, it's pretty easy to figure out the trade value of most laser related items (based on common forum-standard sources), but how will you quantify the price of a certain 3D print / set of prints ?

 

[o_DEATH_ANG3L_o]

The costs are based upon printing time. I have a makerbot replicator 2. File format needs to be .stl
I am in western NY. The easiest way for me to determine trade value would be if someone wanted something printed I would look at the stl file and determine price to time and material. Then we could go from there.

 

[o_DEATH_ANG3L_o]

:bumpit:

 

[TheDukeAnumber1]

Will you be using PLA or ABS?

 

[o_DEATH_ANG3L_o]

I have both.

 

[Deleted member 16589]

I have a makerbot replicator 2. File format needs to be .stl

The local maker space up the street has a makerbot replicator 2 as well and it also accepts OBJ files :beer: .

 

[o_DEATH_ANG3L_o]

Okay well I just got the printer and did not know that. But thank you I do now. :-D

 

[o_DEATH_ANG3L_o]

:bumpit:

 

[o_DEATH_ANG3L_o]

:bumpit:

 

[thestug]

I'm interested in having something printed. Perhaps I can draw something up. Essentially what I need is a small handwheel about 1.5 inches in diameter that can mount to a shaft via set-screw?

I assume print time is dependent upon volume? I'm just trying to get a rough estimate on cost.

 

[rhd]

I'm interested in having something printed. Perhaps I can draw something up. Essentially what I need is a small handwheel about 1.5 inches in diameter that can mount to a shaft via set-screw?

I assume print time is dependent upon volume? I'm just trying to get a rough estimate on cost.

I think that's the reason this thread isn't getting more attention - there's no indication, ever rough, of pricing. Many people aren't going to jump into designing an stl file without some ballpark idea of whether the part they're thinking of making is a $5 or $50 job.

IMO, you should provide your pricing model.

 

[thestug]

I think that's the reason this thread isn't getting more attention - there's no indication, ever rough, of pricing. Many people aren't going to jump into designing an stl file without some ballpark idea of whether the part they're thinking of making is a $5 or $50 job.

IMO, you should provide your pricing model.

Exactly, although making an STL file of what I want will probably take me 10 minutes. It's not a hugely complex part.

 

[o_DEATH_ANG3L_o]

Sounds fair enough guys. I will be charging $1.50 per gram of the final printed design. Plus shipping to you. This covers print time and the cost of the material. I think that is pretty reasonable to be honest.

 

[thestug]

Sounds fair enough guys. I will be charging $1.50 per gram of the final printed design. Plus shipping to you. This covers print time and the cost of the material. I think that is pretty reasonable to be honest.

Ok, but what's the density of a solid (not honeycombed) print? I've no idea what the volume of a gram of ABS or PLA is. It needs to be calculated on a volume basis, not by weight.