[rp-ml] Landscape model/ cost effiesient way to print big models?

[Bathsheba Grossman]

On 3/2/2018 3:17 PM, G. Sachs wrote:
> Agree with Charles. Best way to go!

It is remarkable how, after all these years, what we mainly do with 
newcomers to 3D printing is still tactfully discourage them.

I love the tech, yet I can't count the times I've given this advice.

-Bathsheba
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> *From:* Charles Overy <cwho at lgm3d.com>
> *To:* Rapid Prototyping Mailing List <rp-ml at rp-ml.org>
> *Sent:* Friday, March 2, 2018 1:21 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [rp-ml] Landscape model/ cost effiesient way to print big models?
> 
> Atte,
> 
> Typically it is more cost effective to use a CNC machine on large terrain 
> forms instead of using additive manufacturing.
> There are very few undercuts on terrain although bridges and highways can 
> create issues depending on the scale.
> 
> Use of a CNC mill can be complicated if you also have to put in large 
> numbers of buildings.
> 
> The scale, level of detail, color, and cost targets should drive the 
> manufacturing methods rather than the manufacturing method driving the 
> product specs.
> 
> Charles
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> On Fri, Mar 2, 2018 at 1:34 AM, Atte Olavi <atte.olavi at gmail.com 
> <mailto:atte.olavi at gmail.com>> wrote:
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>     Hello,
> 
>     I´m looking alternatives and more cost effecient proces for sls
>     polyamide method to manufacture 3000mm x 3000mm x 250mm landscape model.
>     It can be done in parts. Near finland would be great.
> 
>     Any ideas?
> 
>     Thanks
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>     Atte Pylvänäinen
> 
>     www.ainedesign.fi <http://www.ainedesign.fi/>
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