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Originally Posted by GuidoK
Wouldnt having it thermoformed be an option (external company).
I mean can you thermoform on a 3d printed mold? (heatwise)
Thermoforming is a very inexpensive process, also in low numbers if a 3d printed mold works (manual termoforming machine), there are lots of companies around that do that.
You already have the computer model measurements, for thermoforming it just needs little alterations: make a negative copy with maybe some alterations required by the process.
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I don't know what kind of temperature used with thermoforming, but I believe the 3D printed ducts would go too soft to keep it's shape 100%. Making CNC milled tools/negatives is expensive as fuck, would cost me way more money than I would ever get back. With that said, I'm not in this for the money but I guess you guys have figured that out already.
