Apparently JLCPCB has a 3D printing service now. Prices seem pretty low, and they're able to print some pretty big parts.
Only challenge is that when I try to upload the .STL file for the augerpro waveguide, the units are wrong with no obvious way to change it.
Anyone used this service or have an idea how to work around this? Their PCB fabrication is usually pretty painless and reliable, so I'm interested to see how their 3D printing capabilities are.
If it's cheap enough, this could be a huge deal.
Only challenge is that when I try to upload the .STL file for the augerpro waveguide, the units are wrong with no obvious way to change it.
Anyone used this service or have an idea how to work around this? Their PCB fabrication is usually pretty painless and reliable, so I'm interested to see how their 3D printing capabilities are.
If it's cheap enough, this could be a huge deal.
I had this problem when trying out PCBWay's new 3D printing service - the guy who made the 3D file for me was able to quickly fix it but I don't remember what exactly was wrong. If you contact JLCPCB and tell them the correct units/measurements, they can probably correct it without much trouble.
Since it is probably comparable, the parts from PCBWay were great. I had to drill out some holes for 0.025" pins, but that's a high tolerance to expect from bargain priced 3D prints. We made a custom coil former for 30mm pot cores out of glass-filled nylon - they were very affordable and quite strong.
Digikey also offers 3D printing now.
Since it is probably comparable, the parts from PCBWay were great. I had to drill out some holes for 0.025" pins, but that's a high tolerance to expect from bargain priced 3D prints. We made a custom coil former for 30mm pot cores out of glass-filled nylon - they were very affordable and quite strong.
Digikey also offers 3D printing now.
Hi,
Please :
Any new inputs on how to correct inches STL file from ST260 into cm for such printing providers ? just a mail for the printer ?
Did you find better Q/P than JLPCB for Europe ? What material or fil thickness must be chosen ?
Finally I also wonder if a 5 axes CNC drilling which is much faster would not be less expensive for the printing service ???
thanks if any further inputs.
Please :
Any new inputs on how to correct inches STL file from ST260 into cm for such printing providers ? just a mail for the printer ?
Did you find better Q/P than JLPCB for Europe ? What material or fil thickness must be chosen ?
Finally I also wonder if a 5 axes CNC drilling which is much faster would not be less expensive for the printing service ???
thanks if any further inputs.