You really need a 2nd pass with a robotic arm holding a grinder that smooths all the layer lines so that it looks like a poured concrete product. The layer lines have some charm, but it's really limiting as an aesthetic. This will generate a lot of messy dust, but you can do it in an enclosed area with ventilation to mitigate. The end result will look much better.

@vertico3d

3 жыл бұрын

It is harder than it sounds. There have been many experiments to get this done. It is possible of course, from grinding, to milling, smoothing, wetting, etc. Also, you can work with the lines to make it more appealing - such as this: www.linkedin.com/posts/vertico3d_vertico-design-architecture-activity-6779463603365003264-nj26

If you use a sliding form on the side of the nozzle you might get a better finish. I think this part of 3d printing is a big issue that has not been overcome. I am looking into making concrete moulds from a 3d printer to manufacture block and or cast in place concrete elements. It gives me much more control over the asthetic. Your robotic arms might do well in this application.

@vertico3d

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, the sliding forms on the side of the nozzle have been tested often. There are many videos where you will see them. They can help, unfortunately they do no not het rid of the problem completely. Additionally, when you use them you have to rotate your nozzle in the direction of the print, this is an added complication. Using a round nozzle means you can corner without rotating. If you are interested in purchasing our solution, please email us: info@vertico3d.com

I Would Rather Build With ICFs !

Does shipping includes those hose and pumps and all?

@vertico3d

3 жыл бұрын

Yes and much more

@KrishnaKumar-dt2ts

3 жыл бұрын

@@vertico3d Lemme know the concrete composition in quotation krishna291200@gmail.com

How much does it cost you per sqft for a house? and how much do you plan on charging?

@vertico3d

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jo, we dont measure the price by square foot. We primarily sell the machines and do print projects. We do not print houses (yet).

How much is the machine to purchase? Do you deliver worldwide or does the customer handle their own logistics?

@vertico3d

3 жыл бұрын

We deliver worldwide. Often the customer arranges this, and we come and install it. If you are interested email us at: info @ vertico3d .com

@kingsleyoppong-wereko7239

3 жыл бұрын

@@vertico3d will do.

@kingsleyoppong-wereko7239

3 жыл бұрын

@@vertico3d just to ask 1 last question before heading to the email. Does it fit into a shipping container so I rather come to you, you assemble it & train me in how to use it and pull it into the container and I ship off with it?

do you print for contractors for say Custom Columbs? If so how do we purchase same

@vertico3d

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Norman - please email info@vertico3d.com

The concrete layer is too thin how does it... withstanding without falling down??

@vertico3d

3 жыл бұрын

Magic!

@KrishnaKumar-dt2ts

3 жыл бұрын

@@vertico3d What if the raw materials used for making the concrete hard is not available in our area?? ( South India )

@KrishnaKumar-dt2ts

3 жыл бұрын

@@vertico3d Please lemme know I badly need this machine

Application? I'm not sure about it, I know they can 'technically' 3D print houses in China but I'm still quite confused about it's applications

@vertico3d

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, we are still discovering where the greatest potential of the technology lies. Currently, the advantages of 3D printing in general, such as form freedom, are already being used. Check out our projects so far - www.vertico.xyz/projects

I just wouldn't call it a printer that's all it's a digital concrete extruding machine

@vertico3d

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the comment. how would it differ from an FDM machine? A digital plastic extruding machine?

@oftin_wong

3 жыл бұрын

@@vertico3d not having taken either machine apart to examine it I wouldn't know, is the outcome the same? I'm just not sure calling it a printer is the right tag, it's not making a print. I understand it's just a popular tag though no problem

@vertico3d

3 жыл бұрын

@@oftin_wong Agreed! 3D printer is a crude but effective term. Additive Manufacturing is the preferred industry term. It is a popular tag indeed.

@oftin_wong

3 жыл бұрын

@@vertico3d oh that's interesting additive manufacturing ...I learnt something today thanks

@vertico3d

3 жыл бұрын

@@oftin_wong Right on!