Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: 3D printer fun with powder

David G. LeVine wrote:

>
> Have you considered what is known as a doctor blade? Look up
> "Gravure Doctor Blade" on Google (WITH the quotes) to see a small
> number of references. Remove the quotes and see 95,000 of
> them! With a properly set up doctor blade, the speed should be less
> of an issue.

A doctor blade is what is used in laser printers to provide a
very thin, even film of toner on the transfer roller. It is
usually a piece of stiff mylar, maybe .01" thick (.25 mm)
You'd need to spread an excess amount of the powder first, then
the doctor blade would sweep the powder level.

Jon