Desktop SLS printing.

[SkipGear]

Here you go @Lemosteam . Desktop SLS from Formlabs. Only $18k.

https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/formlabs-makes-sls-debut-with-the-fuse-1-3d-printer-technical-specifications-and-pricing-183208/

[Lemosteam]

Ahahaha, I once looked up a used FUD machine (can’t remember the brand).

Wish that mono x was a little cheaper man.

[reinhardtjh]

Ahahaha, I once looked up a used FUD machine (can’t remember the brand).

Wish that mono x was a little cheaper man.

@Lemosteam I don't know if it helps but right now on Amazon the Anycubic Photon Mom=no X is $869.99 with a $100 off coupon. 

https://www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Printer-Control-Printing-192mm120mm250mm/dp/B08JGH83VS

[Chris333]

@Lemosteam I don't know if it helps but right now on Amazon the Anycubic Photon Mom=no X is $869.99 with a $100 off coupon. 

https://www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Printer-Control-Printing-192mm120mm250mm/dp/B08JGH83VS

So with the $100 off it is still $100 more than ordering direct from Anycubic.  https://www.anycubic.com/products/photon-mono-x-resin-printer

[SkipGear]

Sure glad I took the chance and ordered during the pre-order sale.

[reinhardtjh]

So with the $100 off it is still $100 more than ordering direct from Anycubic.  https://www.anycubic.com/products/photon-mono-x-resin-printer

Weird, my link leads you to an $869.99 price with $100 off. If you search Amazon you get a $899.99 price with $100 off.  Still, if you can get the cheaper one and have Amazon prime then you pay no shipping.  Anycubic charges shipping ($60 in my case) and you have to wait 2+ weeks to get it.   (https://www.anycubic.com/pages/shipping-return)  Amazon will have it to you in 3-4 days.  And returns are easier through Amazon. So you end up paying $10 for faster shipping if you have Amazon Prime.

[SkipGear]

Mine was $539 w/free shipping. I have never paid for shipping for anything direct from Anycubic. That includes supplies.

[Chris333]

This is the printer Showcase Miniatures is using:
https://shop.b9c.com/conf-b9-core-550

[wazzou]

This is the printer Showcase Miniatures is using:
https://shop.b9c.com/conf-b9-core-550

Is that what they are using to master their pewter castings or are they simply selling entirely different items developed from resin?

[Chris333]

They have a new N/Nn3 3 truck shay coming out and Walter said things work faster now that they have an in house printer instead of waiting all the time. The Shay is mostly cast in pewter. You can get castable resin for just about all of these printers, many people use them to make jewelry.

Development has been greatly enhanced with our purchase of a new 3d printer that finally allows us to create highly detailed parts in a fraction of the time it took to get them from a vendor.  Having this tool in the shop is a great benefit in getting the parts to fit together precisely.

I'd guess if they bought the printer they have other stuff on the way.

[reinhardtjh]

This is the printer Showcase Miniatures is using:
https://shop.b9c.com/conf-b9-core-550

The Warranty almost costs more than two Photon Mono X's.   The XY resolution is nice though - 25 µm but the build envelope is small at 96 x 54 x 127 mm.  You can tell it's designed for jewelry and small items.  Uses the same 405nm wavelength.  The resins are more expensive but I wonder if you could use B9R-2-Black Resin for creating vulcanized rubber molds for pewter castings on a Anycubic/Epax/Phrozen

[rodsup9000]

  The resins are more expensive but I wonder if you could use B9R-2-Black Resin for creating vulcanized rubber molds for pewter castings on a Anycubic/Epax/Phrozen

I'm going to try to use some parts printed out of Anycubic gray to make a vulcanized mold. After a little testing so far, it looks like it will take the 375 degrees temperature and 1800 PSI for 35 minutes to make the mold.

[reinhardtjh]

I'm going to try to use some parts printed out of Anycubic gray to make a vulcanized mold. After a little testing so far, it looks like it will take the 375 degrees temperature and 1800 PSI for 35 minutes to make the mold.

Good luck!  How big are the parts you're testing?  I'm curious because I'm thinking of something on the order of a steam loco boiler.  But also things like bells, whistles, feedwater heaters, etc.

[rodsup9000]

Good luck!  How big are the parts you're testing?  I'm curious because I'm thinking of something on the order of a steam loco boiler.  But also things like bells, whistles, feedwater heaters, etc.

John,
 The first test pieces will be frame set for a steam loco. If I get a good mold, I'll be spin casting them in lead free Britannica metal.