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      "text": "what a beautiful and thoughtful project.  I hope i will make it in the next iteration of my workspace",
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      "text": "These are the required skills and machinery you or your machine builder will need to have access to:\n\n- General metalworking (cutting, drilling)\n- Welding\n- Turning (machining on a lathe)\n- Milling (machining on a mill)\n- Laser cutting\n- General electrical work (wiring safety switch, temperature controllers…)\n- Painting\n\n⚙️ Machinery / specific tools needed:\n- Grinder, chop saw, MIG/MAG or TIG, drill press\n- Lathe, mill (CNC)\n- Laser cutting (this can easily be subcontracted around the world)",
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      "text": "- We recommend to place your machine in a leveled floor and it's even better if you can screw the machine to the floor too for more stability. \n- Always make sure to wear the safety equipment when running this machine (high heat resistant gloves, goggles, gas mask and safety clothing), also a well ventilated area is highly recommended. \n- When purchasing moulds, make sure they come with chamfered nozzle (not threaded) so that they can fit nicely with the cap nut used for the nozzle. \n\n\n",
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      "text": "Start creating!\nYou'll be able to produce a large variety of products like tiles, pots, sunglass frames and more.\nHave a look at the How-to's to find inspiration for injection moulds or products:\n👉 https://community.preciousplastic.com/how-to?tags=JVpo3tdEqbk8G787hAZH\n\nBuy and sell on the Bazar!\nOn the Precious Plastic Bazar you can buy moulds or parts for this machine - or sell your own creations and machines!\n👉 bazar.preciousplastic.com\n\nAnd if you replicate this machine and improve it, dont forget to share back! :) or if you have question on how to build it, join us on Discord 👉 https://discord.com/invite/rnx7m4t\n\nIf you want to know about the design process take a look at this video 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWbkIa0ncIU\n\nHappy melting! 🤗"
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