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Post by gort on Jul 14, 2011 6:56:29 GMT -5
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Post by swamprat on Jul 14, 2011 11:03:20 GMT -5
Fascinating! This represents generation two of a process known as stereo-lithography. We've used it for the past twenty years in manufacturing for the fast and cheap fabrication of 3-D models and molds. The process in the video represents the next step which is the 3-D scanner and image processor. We used to use Autocad (drafting software) to convert a drawing into a 3-D object. HOWEVER, unless you can get Bigelow back into the picture, I doubt whether you'll be buying the scanner & processor for Field Investigations..... Swamp
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Post by mo on Jul 14, 2011 16:05:20 GMT -5
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Post by swamprat on Jul 14, 2011 16:18:06 GMT -5
That is so cool!!
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Post by gort on Jul 15, 2011 5:17:33 GMT -5
Mo and Swamp, I have been following the contour fabrication in building process as a way to fabricate buildings. When I saw this video of the scanner and 3D technology, the first thing I thought of was if I came across an artifact or debris piece, I would want it scanned right away and replicated, so when it disappeared I would have something to look at and remind me of what I held in my hand at one time.
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Post by mo on Jul 15, 2011 9:03:56 GMT -5
That is a reality now for sure. I have many resources that can do that not to mention Marc D has access to a 3D printer. That may be a definite option for evidence. I will bring this up at the symposium.
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Post by plutron on Feb 26, 2012 8:11:17 GMT -5
Fascinating! This represents generation two of a process known as stereo-lithography. We've used it for the past twenty years in manufacturing for the fast and cheap fabrication of 3-D models and molds. The process in the video represents the next step which is the 3-D scanner and image processor. We used to use Autocad (drafting software) to convert a drawing into a 3-D object. HOWEVER, unless you can get Bigelow back into the picture, I doubt whether you'll be buying the scanner & processor for Field Investigations..... Swamp Hi SwampRat, 3D printers are also useful for all sorts of things. Heck, one guy recently made an six-cylinder engine, using a hybrid process. His 3D printed end-article, was initially printed using stainless-steel powder with a hot-glue binder for the print material, which when printed, while very fragile, was very porous. Later he melted brass, pouring it into a hot-metal tub containing the stainless-steel hot-glue engine form which absorbed the melted brass. The end result is a six-cylinder brass engine that works!! Re; the cost of the more mundane 3D printers out there.... There are DIY (do-it-yourself' or make-it-yourself) RepRap '3D Printer' machine websites on the 'Net. However, there is also a small RepRap machine which may be purchased for around $1500, while the required 3D modeling software is free with versions available that run in Linux, Windows and Mac architecture PCs. If you are interested in specifics, search on the words, "RepRap", "DIY", "3D Printer". The DIY machines, depending on end-article size, typically cost anywhere from a few hundred Dollars to around $2000, also depending upon the materials employed in construction. One guy uses plywood and stepper-motors from All-Electronics, his DIY RepRap 3D Printer cost $300 to make, while another fellow made everything out of long-threaded bolt stock and stepper motors, his RepRep cost around $500, while another fellow had all of the support hardware machined by a machine shop using aluminum, his RepRap cost $1000. plu tronus ps..muffin is not as bad as the m'quee, at least most folks here know why they are here..I'm rejoin'n.
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