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I would like some information, or some input, on an idea I have for a part for work.

I want to 3D print a larger tapered, hollow cylinder in FDM so I can get it coated in metal. Something about 700mm Base O.D., 675mm Tip O.D., and 1300mm in height. I am thinking 8mm thickness, and then 2 or 3mm thick metal coating after. I also need it to withstand about 130 C for up to an hour without warping.

Printing in pieces and joining after is not a problem, as long as the out surface is relatively smooth after joining.

Suggestions? Is this doable?

Thanks in advance.

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Most larger printers max out at around 250mm in any direction. Printing something that large would be costly. Maybe 3d printing isnt the best method.

Have you thought of making a frame out of wood and wrapping it with a metal skin instead. Or some other method

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Thanks for you reply.

We are also working on other methods. This was just another I had.