Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] home brew rapid prototype machines

Andrew Werby wrote,

>
> [It sounds like one could make a head for a small milling machine that
> would substitute the modified glue dispenser for the spindle, and just
> raise up as the part grew. Deriving the contour lines is fairly simple (in
> Rhino, anyway), and converting them to g-code isn't that tough, but some
> sort of batch program would be needed to feed these successively to the
> machine with the correct vertical interval interposed. Then swap back to
> the spindle head and machine the wax to specs.]
>

wouldn't using only the contour lines produce hollow shell parts?
this is why I had mentioned using solid models from the cad system
each layer would have to be made up of filled contours to get a solid part
like I was saying,the software side needs some work :)
the hardware is well within the home shop range
I just wish I had the time to put into it

Brian