Dimension 3D Printer, I am not using it much...

Just before the end of the year, we purchased a Dimension 3D printer
(SST) to prototype small parts. But it doesn't seem we are using it
enough, it sits idle most of the time, for weeks at a time in fact, and
I think we could be making up for some of the cost of this machine
($35,000+) by selling models by the cubic in. Its ABS plastic and we
are a lot cheaper than what you see when using Print 3D from the
SolidWorks File-Print menu. I priced a 2.25 cu. in model and it was
$250, where as I we could do the same part for $50 a cu. in. (your
cost). Get a hold of me if you're interested, I am ready start using
this printer again. Contact me with any questions.

Build Size:
Maximum size 203 x 203 x 305 mm
(8 x 8 x 12 inches)

Layer Thickness:
..245 mm (.010 in.) or .33 mm. (.013 in.) of precisely deposited ABS and
support material.

http://www.dimensionprinting.com/printers/printing-productspecs.shtml

Jason Moss /
Certified SolidWorks Professional
IDFI / Industrial Design Fabrication & Installation, Inc. /
www.idfi.com
P.O. Box 544, Moville, IA 51039
Ph: 712-873-5858 Fax: 712-873-5859

 

Lol @ people with FDM SST trying to get jobs.

 

Not trying really, just offering the machine at a cheap cost for anyone
who wants a nice prototype. We don't need the money, we bought it for
ourselves, but using it once a month is not getting the best use out of
it. Need a model of something? Maybe a cool logo or your name?

 

I must agree. We've got one that we picked up for around $25K some time
ago. We use the hell out of it and need two or three more. It has paid
for itself over and over. No need to sub this out when the machine is
so cheap.

 

50$ per cubic inch?
does that include the tray and structural resin (assuming its a dual
extruder). What about loading the model in to the cadayst program?
These are all things a RP shop will charge. Kinda like 15 bucks
shipping and handling on a 9.99 TV advertised spatula.
this link will help http://spatulacityspatulacity.ytmnd.com/

 

Maybe its better to design your own unique products and sell them on e bay.
materialise in belgium, wich is a big rapid prototyping firm, makes special
lamps when the machines are not busy.

follow the link :
http://www.materialise.com/made/main_ENG.html

good luck
Bram

 

$50 dollar includes everything (its a dual extruder, aren't they all?)
minus shipping of course, that would be determined by where you are
located. How about a spatula?

 

FDM can be very good for structural parts. I built some of my first RP
parts using FDM and they held up very well on the road.