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XTC-3D test
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 1:22 am
by jsc
I finally got around to testing out my XTC-3D printing epoxy from Smooth-On. The vase is a single thickness twisted vase in esun PETG, coated inside and outside. It visibly increases the translucency. The black thing is a PLA safety razor top cap with a single layer coating. I did a very hasty job, so the coating on the vase isn't perfectly even and I did end up with one blob, but the self-leveling is pretty good after you let it sit until it sets.
Re: XTC-3D test
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 2:38 am
by Jules
Holy coprolite Batman! Those are spectacular jin! The vase looks like Venetian glass! Is that sprayed on?
Re: XTC-3D test
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 3:36 am
by jsc
No, it is a two-part epoxy that is kind of thin. You brush it on with a disposable foam brush. Pot life 10-15 minutes, non-tack setting in 2 hours.
Here's the razor after it's been sanded. There is visible grain, but the surface is glassy smooth to the touch.
Re: XTC-3D test
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 4:37 am
by Jules
Jeez! That looks like brushed steel. Does it have an odor?
Re: XTC-3D test
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 4:46 am
by jsc
I didn't notice any.
Re: XTC-3D test
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 4:50 am
by Jules
Gonna have to try that one day when I grow up as a 3D-er then. That is incredible - especially on that vase!