I was wondering what the size limitations are for a 3d printed frame, I’m using 1" square aluminum tubing now. I would like to print one with different design. The frame is 22" x 36"
MB3D
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Hi there!
the least printers can handle such larg prints, your only chance will be printers like the BigRep, but those are very rare. If this is just for a frame you might get your project done by lasercutting your frame out of plywood or plastic sheets.
Can you post a picture of your current frame and maybe explain, what you would like to change, dependend on that we could give you further advises. Theoretically it’s possible to print the frame in pieces, but the frame would be a bit weaker and might not have such a smooth print.
Cheers,
Marius Breuer
Thanks for the response, here’s a picture of the welded tube frames and drawings of how I would like the printed frames
casted radius frame isometric 1.PDF (124 KB)
casted rectangle frame isometric 1.PDF (131 KB)
actually they are no software limitations the problem is how strong is the frame and remember that a bigger build means bigger rails not only in lenght but and diameter (specially large diameter is very rare to find ) the bigger build size you can see them in Bigreprap machines and sharebot xxl
Howdy,
To echo the other sentiments here, those are quite large for desktop printers. So the decision will likely be twofold:
1) What surface finish quality do you require?
2) Is the frame structural so that it cannot tolerate joints? Depending on material, there are techniques to cover joints such as gluing and plastic welding that may meet the strength and finish requirements.
Even on my printer’s build volume of 10"x10"x12", this would be a challenge. But if you can perhaps piece it together, there is hope for a potential good result.
Regards,
Ethan
