Re:
Posted by
Bob Campbell
on 2000-03-01 14:41:56 UTC
Pat,
Look at the web page for Model Mill (www.modelmill.com). Model Mill may be
able to do what you want, as it is a 3D modeling program. I am a new dealer
for Model Mill and I will be going to Colorado this month to attend a class.
Bob Campbell
Look at the web page for Model Mill (www.modelmill.com). Model Mill may be
able to do what you want, as it is a 3D modeling program. I am a new dealer
for Model Mill and I will be going to Colorado this month to attend a class.
Bob Campbell
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> From: patv@...
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> I'm into model railroading and I've been trying to make HO scale parts
> using automated techniques. Unlike most folks, I'm not as concerned about
> power as I am about the ability to machine details. For example, a 1"
> dome representing a rivet in HO scale is 0.0115" in diameter and 0.0057"
> high. Spacing in between these may go as close as a scale 1.5" centers or
> only 0.0057" gap between domes. As you can see, this would mean I need
> some very tiny end and ball mills.
>
> So, anyone have any experience with this type of work? What process do
> the commercial boys use when making their molds? Are they using exotic
> techniques? Also, do any of these CAD post processors like DeskProto allow
> for programming of cutter geometries, such as conical as opposed to simple
> ball and end mill diameters?
>
> Pat
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