Re: Minimum Thickness for a Reliable Leak Proof Part

From: DeFonce, Ron C <ron.c.defonce_at_boeing.com>
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 11:48:27 +0000

Doug -
I don't believe any FDM part is water-tight. It would need some sort of seal coat.
That said, at least 3 layers thick (1.5 mm or .06" thick) with some sort of sealant be applied to the part.
Ron

From: rp-ml-owner_at_rp-ml.org [mailto:rp-ml-owner_at_rp-ml.org] On Behalf Of ChathamRes_at_aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 6:24 PM
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Subject: [rp-ml] Minimum Thickness for a Reliable Leak Proof Part

We are trying to determine the reliable minimum thickness for an FDM type process for making a vessel to hold water.

Does anybody have experimental experience with this type of process.

Doug
Received on Thu Oct 31 2013 - 13:48:43 EET