Rings coming out Oval

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Re: Rings coming out Oval

Postby Dave D » Wed Aug 24, 2016 6:48 pm

OK thanks

So what is the shrinkage factor for the B9 emerald green?

Can this value be locked in on the 3d scale in the contour software?
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Re: Rings coming out Oval

Postby mongerdesigns » Wed Aug 24, 2016 7:42 pm

I think it's anywhere between 1.5-3% depending on how large the print is. Usually for rings, I do half a size larger too for them to come out right when casted.

No you can't automatically scale the prints at the moment in Contour, but it's on the list of things to add for future updates.

This is with the emerald resin by the way.
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Re: Rings coming out Oval

Postby Devlin » Wed Aug 24, 2016 8:12 pm

For me the resin shrinkage is not a factor.
Somehow I was able to get it to print the proper size with emerald resin. it is the casting /metal shrinkage I look out for.

I built a small calibration model.
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