3D Printing Aquarium Parts

[ScubaSteve]

My printer at home is FDM based as well but I'm looking to get an SLA in the near future. I do enough SLA that it is almost worth it financially to just by one.

For going my showcase models I get parts done with SLA at Camosun College on the island. Good pricing and great service (they always have the parts in my hands right when I need them, and I certainly don't make things easy for them).

Problem with almost all 3D print materials is that they swell with moisture. The products I design and build are waterr treatment devices, so always wet and with bacteria. To prevent water and microbe issues I dip or spray my parts with a clear lacquer (clear Krylon works great). I didn't bother spraying this piece here because it won't be in water but I would dip others for sure.

Between my CNC mill and the printer there is very little I can't build. It's awesome