Create a Topper for the Bourbon Awarded 2023 Best Small Batch!Blind

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@ FranckLouberssac: Understood. Thank you for the explanation. We would like the design to be 3D printable, but if the design can be done with a lost wax process that would be great too. We've talked to a vendor who does 3D printing and then plates the plastic with metal, but there is a local foundry that can pour these in volume. Finally, we have spoken to some people who are creating the "wax" using 3D printing, which provides a lot of extra flexibility to the process. Please use your judgment and in the comments to your proposals please note what efforts you have made to make this easily manufacturable. Our past experience is that we have a continuing relationship with designers after contests so we can get revisions as we move into manufacturing or print production. Thanks again.

Thank you for your response. I apologize if my previous message was unclear. I would like to clarify that my intention was not to suggest that you should 3D print a resin prototype at your own expense. Rather, I was trying to emphasize the importance of considering the final manufacturing process, in this case, lost wax casting, during the design phase.

The lost wax casting process involves creating a mold from a wax model of the design. This wax model is typically created by casting wax into a mold made from a master model, which could be a 3D printed resin prototype. The wax model is then encased in a ceramic shell, and the wax is melted out to leave a cavity in the shape of the design. Molten metal is poured into this cavity to create the final piece.

The reason I brought up the possibility of creating a resin prototype is that the design considerations for a model intended for lost wax casting can be different from those for a model intended for other manufacturing processes. For example, the model needs to be designed with the understanding that it will be replicated in wax and then in metal, which can affect decisions about the level of detail, the thickness of different elements, and the overall robustness of the design.

In other words, the design needs to be "castable." This means that it should not have any undercuts or areas that would prevent it from being easily removed from a mold, and it should be robust enough to withstand the casting process. These considerations might influence the design decisions I make during the 3D modeling process.

I hope this clarifies my previous message. I am committed to creating a design that not only meets your aesthetic requirements but is also suitable for your intended manufacturing process.
Thank you and have a good day .

@ FranckLouberssac If you believe that your design will be more competitive with photos of the resin prototype, feel free to submit it that way. We are not providing additional funds to complete that task. We wish you luck in the competition.

What an inspiring project ! In my experience, one of the most effective ways to ensure the success of a project like this is to create a physical prototype before proceeding to the final manufacturing stage. This allows us to evaluate the design in a tangible way, assess its aesthetics and functionality, and make any necessary adjustments before committing to the final production.

Given the intricate details of your design and the intended use for lost wax casting, I would recommend using a resin 3D printer for the prototype. Resin 3D printing technology is known for its high resolution and precision, which are crucial for capturing the fine details in your design.

If you don't have access to a resin 3D printer, there are several online 3D printing services available that can produce and ship the prototype to you. This can be a convenient and cost-effective solution if you don't have the necessary equipment on hand.

Would you be interested in creating a resin 3D printed prototype of the design? Your answer will help me better tailor my services to your needs and ensure the success of your project.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

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Hi All, after looking at the start of a design, we have noticed that the scale we first suggested may be a little small. Please consider making the tree at least 50mm tall with an outer diameter that is in proportion. We are always happy to look at and give feedback on preliminary designs. For 3D designs, please submit multiple views.

@walxo We have uploaded a .dxf file with just the leaves in it. Please let us know if it has any issues. We did not try to open it in FreeCAD.

Hi,Could you share the oak leaves dxf file.

We’ve tried to provide dimensions in bot Metric and inches. If you make it the wrong size, we will be happy to work with you to correct. We would prefer you do your design with metric units

are the dimension in inches?

@ mitb2 I’m not sure I understand the question. The only part you are being asked to design is a 3D printed component that sits on top of the existing bottle and closure. You don’t have to worry about the bottle itself or making an element to fit the opening. All we want is a 3D printable version of the tree that has branches emerging like a real tree. We do not want a flat extrusion of the existing artwork as we can easily create that ourselves. I have posted a few pictures showing the types of toppers that other brands have created. Please refer to those pictures.

Will you shape the 3D tree to be drawn here and then shape the glass bottle? I want to ask this because if the top of the bottle is to be shaped, the back plane must be flat. So do you want it in relief or is it a full 3D?

@mitb2 Thank you for your question.

What we want to do is create a 3D tree that matches the design aesthetic of the tree shape that is on the label. The dimensions (except for the 32.5mm base that fits on the closure) are not critical. We will select the design that has the best look and integration with the label. If your dimensions are slightly off for aesthetic reasons, we will consider the overall design and it won't disqualify the design. I would suggest that this be seen as more of a design challenge than an engineering challenge. We want the best look for the product and we will happily work out final details with the winner. We hope this helps, and if you have further questions please post another comment.

What you want here is a 3D tree drawing in exactly the specified dimensions

@HOPSONBOU thank you so much for your question. We don't want the branches to stick out too far over the outside dimensions of the bottle. so if you create a 40mm diameter cylinder around the outside of the base, we believe the tree should fit inside that cylinder. That said, if you believe the design will be seriously compromised by this, please let us know and we will consider expanding the envelope.

@Walxo I am adding a .pdf containing the bottle dimensions. Unfortunately I don't have a 3D model of it.

Could you provide a3D model of the bottle if you have a such.

The largest outer should not exceed 40 mm...you mean to say that the the branches extended must be under the surface cover by 40 mm diameter circular surface