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  • roger johnson
    3Dflourished
    • Nov 2020
    • 61

    the texture file

    Newbie: Its probably a really dumb question but

    are there devices that can apply the texture file during or post output of the basic model ...

    something like an ink jet ?

    If so, could you suggest a suitable tutorial?
  • cam3d
    3Dflover
    • Sep 2017
    • 661

    #2
    roger johnson - Are you looking to apply a texture to a 3D print?

    There are several printers which can print a full colour model - The one I am most familiar with is the ProJet 660 (https://www.3dsystems.com/3d-printers/projet-cjp-660pro) - It's been several years since I operated one of these but they are classed as colour jet printers and give OK results.

    You can find this printer as part of Shapeways selection - Simply export as .OBJ with UV texture and MTL file, zip all up and upload to their configurator

    Sign into your Shapeways account via email, Facebook or your Google account


    Here's a sample ZIP I made for you: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17HO...ew?usp=sharing

    NOTE: This is an expensive production process! You might be able to find a cheaper vendor locally, however colour 3D prints are notoriously pricey.

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    • cam3d
      3Dflover
      • Sep 2017
      • 661

      #3
      Something to note - On the shapeways configurator, you need to select 'SANDSTONE' at the bottom of the material options, which opens up the choice between 'Plain' or 'Full Colour' - Or you could just go for the Multi-Colour Polyjet if you're after super high quality and price is no object: https://www.shapeways.com/materials/multi-color-polyjet

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      • roger johnson
        3Dflourished
        • Nov 2020
        • 61

        #4
        Many thanks for the examples and pointers

        Looks like it raises another bunch of questions...

        but I guess the main question is whether

        there exists a product that can simply apply colour to a model/object no matter how it was produced

        whether by 3d model, plaster mold or cnc carving

        something like an automated paint spray?

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        • cam3d
          3Dflover
          • Sep 2017
          • 661

          #5
          Other than computational hydrographics (https://formlabs.com/asia/blog/full-...hydrographics/) I'm not aware of anything similar. I think part of the issue is ink flow and gravity, pressures etc... much harder to implement than conceptualize

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