Holloween

Post by **highpockets** » Wed Oct 24, 2018 5:37 am

Well I had some delays, but I made it on time!

My first lithophane. I happy with how it came out and the lighting....

Post by **highpockets** » Wed Oct 24, 2018 5:54 am

I combined a couple of my machines on this project.

The lithophane was created and printed on my 3D printer.

The tomestone was designed in Aspire and machined on my CNC.

: Cut from box store blue insulation. Laminated to achieve the thickness desired.

: Battery box

: First fitup

: Faux marble applied

: Finished painting

Post by **gkas** » Wed Oct 24, 2018 6:35 am

Nice job. I like the 3D print of the lithophane.

Post by **scottp55** » Wed Oct 24, 2018 9:47 am

NICE John!!

You explained too well though,and didn't leave me any stupid questions to ask!!

scott

Post by **LittleGreyMan** » Wed Oct 24, 2018 12:15 pm

scottp55 wrote:You didn't leave me any stupid questions to ask!!

So it's my turn Scott

John, your litho looks very good. I'm surprised we don't see any layer effect. Is it a FDM or SLA/ DLP printer? Can we have a close-up of the printed part?

TIA

Post by **highpockets** » Wed Oct 24, 2018 1:30 pm

LGM,

It's a FDM printer. I printed at .2mm layers with a .4 nozzle.

Here's the best close up I could get with my phone. Tried the magnifier on my phone, but with the white it went nuts LOL!

Post by **Beltramidave** » Wed Oct 24, 2018 1:50 pm

Looks great! How long does it take to 3d print something like this? Curious how it would compare to using cnc.

Post by **highpockets** » Wed Oct 24, 2018 2:00 pm

dah79 wrote:Looks great! How long does it take to 3d print something like this? Curious how it would compare to using cnc.

If I remember correctly it was about 20 hours. The difference between 3D printing and CNC is I don't mind leaving the 3D printer unattended.

Post by **LittleGreyMan** » Wed Oct 24, 2018 2:58 pm

Thanks John. pretty good result for a FDM print. I'd never imagine making a litho with it.

highpockets wrote:The difference between 3D printing and CNC is I don't mind leaving the 3D printer unattended.

That's just because you never searched "3d printer fire"…

Never leave a personal FDM printer unattended. They are in no way industrial machines, but much closer to toys. Toys including a heating source, combustible, and no integrated security.

Post by **highpockets** » Wed Oct 24, 2018 6:54 pm

LGM,
Thanks for the advise/warning I've taken steps to reduce the fire issues as much as I can. Feel pretty comfortable leaving it over night. Still don't plan a print for when I'm away from the house though....

Post by **martin54** » Thu Oct 25, 2018 2:39 pm

Like it John, lighting is always going to be a problem either backlit or edgelit with thinner frames but if you are OK with that sort of effect then it's not really a problem

As for leaving your 3D printer unattended, if you get one of these printer enclosures it should be fine

Post by **highpockets** » Thu Oct 25, 2018 3:02 pm

Post by **Creation in Wood** » Tue Oct 30, 2018 5:55 pm

John, getting ready for Halloween

Post by **customquint** » Wed Nov 07, 2018 6:32 pm

very cool

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