3D-PRINTED Stamp

[CaptQuirk]

@MARSHY- In my case, it is a little bit of time, but mostly the fact that my work area really won't allow me to clamp a stamp well. I would rather whack and move on.

[TrackVW]

On 12/6/2016 at 1:44 PM, Wedgetail said:

On to a winner mate, you can make just about anything you want with that! I've been quietly pondering the same approach, but using it for rapid mould production so I can cast stamps, belt keepers, buckles, etc from brass.

Hi,,,,,can you tell us about this ?

Thanks

[TrackVW]

Also what would happen if you printed it on a 1/4 steel plate as the base ?

[Wedgetail]

1 hour ago, TrackVW said:

Hi,,,,,can you tell us about this ?

Thanks

Well mate, you can print any design you like very quickly from your 3d model.

Which means you can make any crazy design you like, print it in 3D as a positive of what you want the end product to be, make a negative mould of that with silicone, sand, or plaster, and then pour melted metal into it to make cast the item you want in metal.

You can even allow for vents when pouring in the 3d print, so you don't have to add them to your mould later.

Also see the blocks printed by rockyaussie above. Great way to grab a quick template at the exact dimensions you want.

[Chrism]

6 hours ago, TrackVW said:

Hi,,,,,can you tell us about this ?

Thanks

You can visit reprap.org on the various reprap versions. some vendors sell diy kits. what you need is various small metric tools, digital calipers, soldering equipment, etc and patience. took a lot of time in calibrating. could buy a pre-made printer but making your own is a lot more fun