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Titanium plating onto 3d part printed from acrylic resin

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I am researching the possibility of titanium plating 3 dimensional printed parts for the purpose of implants to the human body. The parts printed are made from Acrylic UV cured resin This material can withstand approximately 50° C. is this achievable with any method you know of?

Jerry Walton
- Stoke on Trent, UK
July 21, 2011

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