... I had exactly the same issues with these machines when I had print done by a bureau that was part of the 3D Systems franchise. *Nothing* I've seen or heard...
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Pete
northriver07
Apr 24, 2012 7:52 pm
STL file output can be "tuned" to a finer resolution independent of the 3D printing machined used. The down side is that the CAD conversion to the STL format...
4243
Pete
northriver07
Apr 24, 2012 8:10 pm
Shapeway did some pro bono work for me a couple of years ago. They printed the bell brackets and lanyard lever in stainless steel I used the default STL...
4244
D Wells
dwells77
Apr 24, 2012 8:19 pm
Hi Bill,  Is there a way to optimize one's part/.stl file for Shapeways, that will print with accepable resolution using FUD material, regardless of...
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Bill Bedford
billbuk2000
Apr 24, 2012 8:49 pm
... The resolution is 375 x 375 x 790 (x y z)DPI for FD and 750 x 750 x 890 DPI for FUD ... Like all similar machines there are surface artefacts that need to...
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Mike
mwbauers
May 17, 2012 11:27 am
sc_container sc_container@... [Moderated] May 17, 2012 Been in CAD forever...from version 10 to Civil 3D 2011...and build scale miniatures...tell me...
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Bert Greeley
bert_greeley
Jun 4, 2012 12:50 am
I just acquired a Sherline 5400 with a bunch of attachments, clamps, manuals, etc., and a laptop with all the software installed. Let's just say it was at a ...
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John Socha-Leialoha
john_sochale...
Jun 4, 2012 2:00 am
If the Sherline software is anything like the software I have for my Taig CNC machine, it will need toolpath instructions. I'm using Mach 3 to drive my milling...
4250
gary9_1946
Jun 22, 2012 4:24 pm
Along with fellow list member Bert Greeley, I am trying to update an old CNC mill. We are hoping to find somebody on the list that can help us compress our...
4251
Mike Bauers
mwbauers
Jul 13, 2012 11:29 am
It looks like home units are very near what we would like to have.... Mike Bauers ... It looks like home units are very near what we would like to have.......
4252
Mike
mwbauers
Aug 1, 2012 10:27 pm
It's been quiet here. I've almost re-created my stolen computer system and by the middle of next week will have ordered a quality, lower priced bench top laser...
4253
teu6500
Sep 15, 2012 2:22 am
The prospect of making cool model railroad object using 3D CAD and 3D printing was too much to resist. I loaded a couple of photos of the first decent 3D...
4254
Billy O'Shea
turnipbus123
Sep 15, 2012 7:14 am
... Chris Ward in the UK (http://www.chrisjward.co.uk/services.html ) has done good and affordable work for me in the past. He specialises in model railway...
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Mike
mwbauers
Sep 15, 2012 7:19 pm
What media did you have Shapeways print your model in? It can make quite a difference. Could you please post an image of what they sent you and include a coin...
4256
teu6500
Sep 15, 2012 7:38 pm
The cheapest, "white strong & flexible." It was my first try with Shapeways. I didn't know what I was going to get, but I knew how much I could pay. I've sent...
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Bill Bedford
billbuk2000
Sep 15, 2012 8:10 pm
... They need to be 0.7mm for WSF Nylon ... No one is cheaper than Shapeways. Is there any reason why you split the piece into two halves? -- Bill Bedford "Man...
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Bill Bedford
billbuk2000
Sep 15, 2012 8:14 pm
... If the thickness is only 0.4m It is still going to be thin for printing on Chris Ward's machines. If you want a smooth surface, I suggest you go for polish...
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Mike Bauers
mwbauers
Sep 15, 2012 10:57 pm
I think your design is part of the problem. If you cast/printed the tapered end pieces, designed in a vertical recess where those would meet the side pieces,...
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Mike Bauers
mwbauers
Oct 20, 2012 10:09 pm
This is a forward of a casting group post of some days ago and I'll add to it, below. These folks use a product/method where you print a mask from your...
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daniel caso
d.caso
Oct 24, 2012 11:10 pm
Mike:          I am not sure if it is exactly the same but the process you mean looks as what I've seen being applied by graphic artists to make...
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garyrobertmckayaa
garyrobertmc...
Nov 7, 2012 4:43 am
I have been developing methods of using integrated template sets to create objects in flat sheeting with projects in geodesics, rocketry, marble races and...
4263
Bert Greeley
bert_greeley
Nov 7, 2012 6:03 am
Gary writes - I have been developing methods of using integrated template sets to create objects in flat sheeting with projects in geodesics, rocketry, marble...
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Gary First Name McKay
garyrobertmc...
Nov 7, 2012 6:25 am
________________________________ From: Bert Greeley <bert_greeley@...> To: ModelersCad@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, 6 November 2012 9:59 PM Subject:...
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Bert Greeley
bert_greeley
Nov 7, 2012 3:47 pm
Gary writes - Well they do sometime copy wrongly across platforms - but do I take it you are not fmailiar with copyleft/creative commons etc or do you think I...
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Gary First Name McKay
garyrobertmc...
Nov 7, 2012 9:58 pm
No that was good Bert. Thank you for your joke. You are not alone. My lecturer at uni hadnt heard of it either in fact snorted sarcastically - "is that you are...
4267
garyrobertmckayaa
garyrobertmc...
Nov 22, 2012 5:44 am
http://opensourcetemplates.wordpress.com/graphics-ready-tower/ Build a tower and place pics, graphics and architectural surfaces you create on the faces. Learn...
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Mike Bauers
mwbauers
Mar 6, 2013 5:20 am
Welcome Richard, I share your obsession. ******************* Due to a Yahoo glitch, approvals are failing at the moment. I get a message that they are working...
4269
woodybobbin
Mar 9, 2013 3:30 am
While this is most likely not on the horizon for us train guys, perhaps this is the future for really detailed modeling. ...
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daniel caso
d.caso
Mar 9, 2013 8:23 am
Thank you for posting that Rich. Â Great (long waited) news. Â Daniel ________________________________ Van: woodybobbin <woodybobbin@...> Aan:...
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woodybobbin
Mar 15, 2013 5:03 am
Here is another exciting technology. we had a system similar to this at my former place of employment. It used a laser to cut layers from adhesive backed...
