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Topic: Souvenirs store , 3d Printer

Hi ,

I have a souvenirs Store and looking to provide a new service for my customers .

Can anyone help me recommend a nice 3d scanner and 3d printer where I can scan the whole body of my customer and print a miniature bust of the scanned person ?

Any suggestions can be of great help .

Thanks and Regards

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Re: Souvenirs store , 3d Printer

This reeks of spam, but...

For speed and ease, Skanect using an old xbox 360 Kinect sensor.

Clean up with Meshmixer.

As for the printer, look what forum forum you're posting on.

lawsy's Website

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Re: Souvenirs store , 3d Printer

Hi Lawsy,

Thanks a lot for the reply. I am really sorry if my post looks like a spam but mine is a genuine request.

again

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Re: Souvenirs store , 3d Printer

You need one more thing. Very patient customers who are willing to wait hours to pick up their purchase.

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Re: Souvenirs store , 3d Printer

Hey Downey ,

I have a store on the strip and most of the people spend hours on the strip , so they can order their bust and then come back tp ìck it up after some drinks or sightseeing .

Thanks

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Re: Souvenirs store , 3d Printer

If you are expecting to provide high resolution or decent size (which most people will expect if they are going to pay) you are talking at least 12 hours on most hobby style FDM machines.

I printed a bust of my wife to give to her father for Father's Day. It took 29 hours to print. It also took an hour or two to clean up after scanning.

I just want to make sure you have realistic expectations. It's not a replicator yet...