"Using 3-D printers to make face masks." Topic
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23 Mar 2020 4:55 a.m. PST
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| Garde de Paris | 23 Mar 2020 4:13 a.m. PST |
I finally remembered how to post a new message. The Governor of New York State in the US sent out a plea for people to send in face masks, gowns and the like for medical professionals' protection. Wonderful response by so many small businesses. Also, mention about wargamers with 3-D printers able to make these masks. GdeP |
 Extra Crispy  | 23 Mar 2020 6:29 a.m. PST |
I have seen a story about 3D printers being used to make a critical ventilator valve. But it requires a very good printer and use of a special material that can be sterilized and is approved for medical use. I cannot imagine a 3D printer could make a surgical mask? In either case check with your local authorities before printing anything. |
| Andrew Walters | 23 Mar 2020 9:10 a.m. PST |
3D printing respirators is problematic, but face shields are a possibility: link |
 Parzival  | 23 Mar 2020 11:15 a.m. PST |
Wow, that Czech company is terrific. What a brilliant and generous thing to do! |
| Puster | 02 Apr 2020 1:56 a.m. PST |
Indeed. Prusa is at the spearpoint of the 3d development for year now… |
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