Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: RepRap

The problem with reprap and machines similar to it is that they work
like a printer or plotter i.e. within a box.

However "Thinking outside the box" is a phrase that could have a lot of
potential for this application.

A lathe can work on larger pieces of material than itself, and the other
day I saw the carvewrigtht machine working (a cnc woodworking machine
that is like a printer, but can work on much larger pieces of wood).

The resultant machine would just need to be able to make components
larger than its own physical size.


Regards Charles

Tony Smith wrote:

>>>Thanks. The "self replication" stuff shows up all over that website
>>>and is put forth as a primary benefit, hence my question
>>>
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>>and comment.
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>>>Pete
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>>>
>>Hi Pete,
>>
>>I agree with you. No machine can really replicate itself, not
>>even a Bridgeport. Somebody pointed out the self-replicating
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>Apparently you can make a lathe on a lathe. Possible since you can do
>milling on a lathe, but not vice-versa. Whether the one you make is the
>same as the one you used to make it is a different matter.
>
>Tony
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