Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Rapid Prototyping?
The Rapid Prototyping is used to quickly fabricate physical parts or assembly using three-dimensional Computer Aided Design (CAD). It can be used in a wide range of applications and allows the companies to transform innovative ideas in final products in an easily and efficiently way.
How does 3D printing work?
IDEA 3D’s 3D printing technology is like the traditional ink printing system, but instead of injecting ink drops on the paper surface, the 3D printers inject and cure different photopolymer layers on the building platform. The building process is quite simple: Previous step: The software calculates automatically the exact position that both of photopolymers (support and model materials) must be injected based on a 3D CAD file. Building step: Using UV light, the 3D printer cures and solidify every thin liquid photopolymer layer. Every model is built in a different number of layers and it depends on its height. Final step: The support material must be removed using pressurized water and the 3D printed model is ready to be postprocessed, like painted if it is desired.
Which are the benefits of 3D printing technology?
3D printing technology offers many advantages for manufacturing and rapid prototyping tools, even end-use parts with an amazing smooth and accuracy surfaces. Make prototypes with high level of detail , transmitting the final product appearance. Produce complex shapes, incorporate color and different material properties in your model.
How does 3D scanning work?
Projecting a narrow band of light onto a three-dimensionally shaped surface produces a line of illumination that appears distorted from other perspectives than that of the projector and using a postprocessing software, it can extract the exact geometric surface shape. The main benefit is that allows precise 3D scanning in a matter of seconds.
First contact
We are interested in your services, how could we start working?
IDEA 3D wants to give you viable solutions to your needs and for that reason we need to know the required goals to achieve in your project in order to advise you properly. Immediatly we will study your project, giving you an approximated estimate and an accordance sheet that has to be returned to IDEA 3D in case of approval.
How could we know the 3D printing price?
It depends on different factors, such as the part volume and its thickness. You can send us your model using our contact email address and IDEA 3D will answer you as soon as possible. In case of the file size is too large, please contact us.
What about the estimated delivery time?
In case of IDEA 3D manages the delivery, the estimated time is between 2-6 working days and it depends on your location.
Does our shipment include an insurance?
If you want this option, please contact us.
3D Printing
Could we send you our own designed models for 3D printing?
Of course! We accept STL and SLC file formats and before 3D printing them it is required to check the integrity of the meshes. In case of other 3D file format support, please contact us.
Which is the maximum building size?
191 x 292 x 145 mm without any assembly. However it is possible to make bigger models printing and assembling them in different parts.
Which is the 3D printing accuracy?
Up to 14 microns of layer thickness (28 microns normally). What does it mean? Imagine a single 1 mm line and split it in 70 parts, incredible isn't it?
How could we choose the right material?
Contact us for more details and IDEA 3D will give the best choice for your needs.
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WHICH IS THE 3D SCANNING ACCURACY?
It depends on the desired mesh density, bigger density imply larger size files. Precision can be up to 0,1% of scan size, down to 60 microns of detail. What does it mean? Imagine a single 1 mm line and split it in 16 parts, amazing, isn't it?
What kind of objects could be scanned?
A wide range of different sizes, from 60 mm to 500 mm.