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The E-Sylum: Volume 19, Number 37, September 11, 2016, Article 27

VIDEO: POLISHING 3D PRINTED BRONZE COINS

3D printing is one of those technologies that gradually improve as people try and learn more ways to use them. As noted in earlier E-Sylum articles, 3D printers aren't just for cheak plastic toys anymore - metals can be printed as well. Here's a Nerdgasm video about the polishing process for physical bitcoins 3D printed with 80% bronze. It also shows how to polish and finish small 3D sculptures. Caution: Brasso is involved. -Editor

Polishing 3D printed coins

Polishing 3D printed coins comparison Polishing 3D printed sculpture

I finally found a great method for polishing colorFabb Bronzefill 3D printer filament. It involves a rock tumbler, stainless steel pin media and a little bit of time! Polishing 3D printed coins & myself!

So is a new generation rediscovering old manufacturing techniques? -Editor

To read the complete article, see:
Polishing 3D Printed Bronze w/ Rock Tumbler & Steel Pins (www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDoYO22103Q)

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Wayne Homren, Editor

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