Reproduce Real Objects with 3-D Printing
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Burning Brakes
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Reproduce Real Objects with 3-D Printing
Hello,
While searching You Tube on 3-D Printing, I was amazed on what could be done with this new technology. For example a whole bicycle was scanned and printed on a 3-D machine. After a few modifications, the reproduced bicycle (complete with ball bearings) was ridden. Amazing!
These 3-D printers are cheap enough for home use. Just think, how many Corvette parts we can reproduce with this process.
I'am buying shares in 3-D printing companies.
I would like your feed back.
All the best in 2013.
Richard
While searching You Tube on 3-D Printing, I was amazed on what could be done with this new technology. For example a whole bicycle was scanned and printed on a 3-D machine. After a few modifications, the reproduced bicycle (complete with ball bearings) was ridden. Amazing!
These 3-D printers are cheap enough for home use. Just think, how many Corvette parts we can reproduce with this process.
I'am buying shares in 3-D printing companies.
I would like your feed back.
All the best in 2013.
Richard
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Le Mans Master
I saw a non commercial user 3-d printer over the holidays. Can't remember where. It's very much part of the future. Wonder which 3d company is the one to invest in?
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Tech Contributor
I saw Leno has a 3D printer, which he can use to make parts he then takes to a foundry to have cast in metal.
Here's the bicycle build to which Wonderful was referring
Here's the bicycle build to which Wonderful was referring
#4
Safety Car
We use this technology for prototypes in my field. We work up a CAD drawing of the part for the client, then produce a 3D SLA sample for them to install for dimensional measurements, passive testing, and fit through multiple positions relative to the installed environment.
Very cool technology, can save lots of development time and money, and if the client approves the product after having received the SLA, then it becomes very difficult for them to reject the production parts due to dimensional design issues.
Paul
Very cool technology, can save lots of development time and money, and if the client approves the product after having received the SLA, then it becomes very difficult for them to reject the production parts due to dimensional design issues.
Paul
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Tech Contributor
We use this technology for prototypes in my field. We work up a CAD drawing of the part for the client, then produce a 3D SLA sample for them to install for dimensional measurements, passive testing, and fit through multiple positions relative to the installed environment.
Paul
Paul
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Safety Car
#7
Le Mans Master
#9
Melting Slicks
there was a recent article on a gun made by 3d printing. it only lasted 5 shots, but still, an interesting application of technology. i'd like to see an engine printed and run, if only for a few seconds. the star trek replicator is nearly reality!!!
#10
Le Mans Master
I was at grand opening of store in NYC
My son will be getting his MS in Robotics this spring. He wanted to go to NYC to see the Makerbot Store opening in SoHo.
Here is a picture of my son Adam talking with Mr. Brie , President, at the opening. It is a great machine and will allow prototypes to be made .
Jack
Son is the tall one on right.
#11
Team Owner
Glad you identified your son cuz I'm pretty sure the other guy is Roy Orbison.
#12
Race Director
If you have seen the new James Bond movie "Skyfall", I understand that 3D printing is how they made a 1:3 replica of the Aston Martin DB5 that was then used in the scene where it was shot up and blown up. Much better than destroying an original!
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Tech Contributor
Yep, somewhere I can dig up a link on that.