• JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.socialOP
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    2 months ago

    Also something I just realised-- were that many people using 3D-plastic printing, back in 2019? I hadn’t really realised that, if so!

    In any case, checking over the official map of India, the white, encompassing dish is like a… tight, regional set of selections, I guess…?

    • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works
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      2 months ago

      were that many people using 3D-plastic printing, back in 2019

      3D printing was already pretty common in 2019. I had a small hobby printer by then.

      But I’m not entirely convinced that the above tray is 3D printed. I can’t see any obvious artifacts such as layer lines or the tool path of the top layer. It is quite a large object, and would likely need to be printed in multiple parts, or on a specialized printer. Additionally, untreated 3D prints are generally not recommended for items which will repeatedly contact food, as the rough surface is difficult to fully clean.