OT: (but could be related) Jay Leno?s 3D Printer Makes Old Car Parts - NextEngine 3D scanner and Dimension 3D printer - Popular Mechanics

Sridhar Ayengar ploopster at gmail.com
Wed Jul 15 14:46:49 CDT 2009


Roger Holmes wrote:
> Didn't there used to be a problem with 3D printed parts going brittle 
> and breaking when subjected to UV light, like sunlight or fluorescent 
> lamp light?

Depends on the medium you use.  Various media have different 
characteristics.  In Mr. Leno's case, he's only using the plastic bits 
to have metal molds made.

Peace...  Sridhar


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