Hey guys, Just a heads up, I've finally gotten to updating my website with a couple new pictures of my latest 3D print. (the one I posted about before) Check...
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daniel caso
d.caso
Jul 5, 2011 6:56 am
Jeff: Â Â Â In what material is the little microfon printed? Â Â Â It seems to be a lot smoother than Frosted Ultra Detail (Shapeways) which is the best...
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mattermaker
Jul 5, 2011 5:26 pm
The mic is printed using a polymer wax blend. I print using the Solidworks brand printer. It's got an extremely high surface detail. The shapeways Frosted...
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daniel caso
d.caso
Jul 5, 2011 5:58 pm
Jeff: Â Â I understand your wax models are to be used as pattern for making moulds and NOT as a final product. Am I rigth? Â Â Is it possible to use them for...
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Bill Bedford
billbuk2000
Jul 5, 2011 6:04 pm
... Actually it's inkjet printing technology. ... But the wax model loses the surface finish and, more importantly, the edges as soon as it is cast. -- Bill...
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Bill Bedford
billbuk2000
Jul 5, 2011 6:15 pm
... This is how Shapeways produces their silver pieces. You can use the silver pieces as patterns for white metal casting, it maybe a bit expensive, but...
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daniel caso
d.caso
Jul 5, 2011 6:32 pm
The problem is not the cost but that is gives still a too rough surface. At least from what I've seen, including Shapeways.       Daniel    ...
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Daniel
d.caso
Jul 5, 2011 8:03 pm
Hi all: I must apologize for my comments about the limitations of Sketchup as a valid drawing program for 3D prototyping. It was not Sketchup but me who was...
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mattermaker
Jul 5, 2011 8:09 pm
Regarding the wax pattern, it may be a bit risky to send over long distances through the mail. The wax has a melting point above 103 degrees Celsius so it's...
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daniel caso
d.caso
Jul 5, 2011 8:15 pm
Jeff: Â Regarding the wax pattern, it may be a bit risky to send over long distances through the mail. The wax has a melting point above 103 degrees Celsius...
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woodybobbin
Jul 6, 2011 1:15 pm
Daniel, When one learns, we all learn....
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Frank McNeill
frankmcneilll
Jul 15, 2011 1:34 pm
Hi All, Sketchup is the CAD/CAM system of choice for a pop & mom company that manufactures kits for "phlatprinter" macnines. Go to http://www.PhlatBoyZ.com/...
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mattermaker
Jul 16, 2011 8:26 pm
There was some discussion regarding laser cutters recently. I am trying to find the link that was sent out through the message group but haven't had any luck...
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Bert Greeley
bert_greeley
Jul 16, 2011 10:07 pm
Jeff asks - There was some discussion regarding laser cutters recently. I am trying to find the link that was sent out through the message group but haven't...
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Mike Bauers
mwbauers
Jul 17, 2011 2:51 am
Some of the Chinese lasers have recently greatly improved. I find myself to be extremely tempted by some of them. However, most of them use a laser tube that...
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Mike Bauers
mwbauers
Jul 17, 2011 6:32 pm
I'd heard rumors and seen some posts that talked about laser cutters bursting into flames. While browsing through the fslaser manual, I found reference to...
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WJJIM@...
wjjim2001
Jul 17, 2011 11:46 pm
I have heard the same thing about Chinese lasers, work kinda well then fail quickly. I have found a laser "shop" relatively close by, going to try that...
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john_sochaleialoha
john_sochale...
Jul 18, 2011 4:08 pm
Hi, I just joined the group last night. I have a VersaLaser, which is made by Universal Lasers, that I purchased about 6 years ago when I had a company that...
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Rene
renegourley
Jul 18, 2011 4:08 pm
Hi Billy, ... I just discovered this list, and so I apologize for the late reply. How's your project coming along? Have you selected a machine or service...
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Bert Greeley
bert_greeley
Jul 18, 2011 4:42 pm
John writes - The material that you're cutting can certainly burst into flames, and this does happens sometimes to kit makers. I was talking to Joe Fuss (Raggs...
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Billy O'Shea
turnipbus123
Jul 18, 2011 6:28 pm
Thanks for the useful tips, Rene! The project is going well so far. I have drawn the freight wagon in Rhino and have sent the first draft to my friend, who has...
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Rene
renegourley
Jul 18, 2011 8:01 pm
... Nice looking car, Billy. One could minimize the steps by printing the car on its end so the curved surface is in the vertical plane as it's printing....
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Brian McKenzie
briancad...
Jul 19, 2011 9:07 pm
Billy, Some rapid prototyping machine manufacturers quote different resolutions achievable for each axis (X, Y and Z). One would need to experiment to see if...
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Billy O'Shea
turnipbus123
Jul 20, 2011 6:31 am
Thanks Brian - I'm on a learning curve here, and the advice is much appreciated. Billy...
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Bill Bedford
billbuk2000
Jul 20, 2011 6:53 am
... One of the algorithms built into many pricing formula is x * 10y * 100z. So re-orientating a piece so that the long axis is vertical usually makes for a...
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Billy O'Shea
turnipbus123
Jul 21, 2011 5:18 pm
... Thanks Bill - that's very useful to know. Billy...
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Rene
renegourley
Jul 22, 2011 4:23 am
... Speaking of wow-factor, I just received my latest build from Shapeways on Monday. It is a single part (what do we call these? "Stereolithograms"?) ...
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Keiran Ryan
keiran_ryan
Jul 22, 2011 7:38 am
Hi Rene If you don't mind me asking what was the cost of Shape ways to do the wagon and what material do you have it done in. ... -- Regards Keiran Ryan ...
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mattermaker
Jul 22, 2011 6:10 pm
Anyone here have experience with Spin Casting Pewter? I'm working on some moulds right now and am thinking of trying spin casting. It will depend on the...
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thegorbcw
Jul 22, 2011 7:01 pm
Hi Jeff, I spin cast pewter and I have vulcanized 3d prints created by Moddler which are resin. I used Nicem green silicone molds sold by Contenti as they...
