Hi Marybeth, If you haven't already, I would suggest Googling "rapid prototyping", "additive manufacturing" and "plastics".. You will get zillions of hits, but that is because you are then in the huge industry which makes products using 3D printing processes every day, and not in the limited conservation literature. I don't think that they would understand the word "stable" in the same way we do in the conservation world (that is, the same time frame), but I think talking to a few companies in your neighborhood would put you in the right direction. Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio also does some work in this area. Yours, Bill
------------------------------ W (Bill) Wei Senior Conservation Scientist Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed Amsterdam +31 33 421 7183 ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 10-24-2019 14:45 From: Marybeth Tomka Subject: Materials used on 3D printing All, I am hoping you have some insight or experience with the materials being used for 3D printing. Since I am in the collections care world – I would really like to 3D print in a material that will last. I have done some research, but am looking for guidance on stable materials. Any help will be appreciated! Marybeth ------------------------------ Marybeth Tomka M.A., PS Cert. CM Head of Collections Texas Archaeological Research Laboratory Austin TX (512) 475-6853 ------------------------------ Reply to Sender : https://community.culturalheritage.org/eGroups/PostReply/?GroupId=481&SenderKey=bc25e2e1-06c1-4ff2-a198-05fcf41de5f6&MID=9417&MDATE=756%253e46547%253a&UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e Reply to Discussion : https://community.culturalheritage.org/eGroups/PostReply/?GroupId=481&MID=9417&MDATE=756%253e46547%253a&UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions&MDATE=756%253e46547%253a&UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e&GroupKey=757a8f16-505f-4323-8e74-e376757aa9f7.
