Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: 3D Printing

On Thu, Jul 12, 2012 at 10:41 AM, Jack McKie <freshwatermodels@...>wrote:

> "a MendelMax reprap printer, if you self-source the parts, you can build
> one for under $1000 and they are very
> good printers"
>
> I think the determination of what is a good printer depends on why/what
> you want to make. Most of the DIY 3D printers use rather coarse
> resolution FDM technology. If you want printed parts with a good surface
> finish I think you have to go to other methods of 3D printing. That being
> said, for the purposes of learning FDM is a a very cost effective way to
> go. Somewhere I saw a chocolate printer which might be an interesting
> and fun way to get kids involved and be a great item for a science fair or
> in some sort of booth to get peoples attention. I'll bet chocolate
> printing might be a great project.
>
> Jack
>
>
>
> From: Drew <dr00bert@...>
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 7:39 AM
> Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: 3D Printing
>
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>
> +1 on this!
>
> I am in the process of building a MendelMax reprap printer, if you
> self-source the parts, you can build one for under $1000 and they are very
> good printers. The beauty of reprap is that the idea is that if you can
> cobble together a halfway decent printer for little to nothing (called a
> repstrap), you can then use that printer to print upgraded parts to make
> the machine better, and on and on and on... it just keeps going. Check out
> thingiverse.com to check out all of the add-on accessories and other parts
> to print for upgrading your machine.
>
> Drew
>
> On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 2:03 PM, Mars Bonfire <mailto:
> mbonfire%40hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > For 3D printing, you want to check out:
> >
> > http://www.reprap.org/
> >
> > Be prepared to be overwhelmed with a huge world of possibilities,
> > solutions, ideas, opinions and information regarding 3D printing.
> >
> > Using a milling machine as the XYZ "mover" for the "hot melt glue gun"
> > i.e. extruder is called in this world a "millstrap". It can and has been
> > done, but not commonly...the big knock against it is that is very slow
> > compared to a belt driven approach...mills = lots of force and lead
> screws,
> > 3D printers, less force required and typically belt drive/steppers. Also,
> > there are *many* ways to make/buy an extruder (again, check out the
> reprap
> > stuff). If you really are interested, I would recommend googling
> > "nophead"...he is a premier 3D hobbyist and has written a world class
> blog
> > on the evolution of his machines...tons of great information.
> >
> > Enjoy,
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >
> > --- In mailto:CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO%40yahoogroups.com, "ebiz_59" <chuckm@...>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > I helped some scouts (Boy) earn drafting badges recently, and to do so
> I
> > had to spool up on some CADD. Luckily, a couple college kids came in and
> > gave me a crash course on Solidworks. One of things I noticed is that
> > Solidworks apparently will send a part directly to a 3D printer.
> > >
> > > Our little science club has a CNC minimill, and we make parts on it,
> but
> > I also want to do CNC plasma, CNC router, CNC laser, Tshirt printer and
> now
> > 3D printing. Too many projects (too little $$).
> > >
> > > OK -- finally to the point. If we create a few parts in Solidworks is
> > there anyone on this list that would print them with for us?
> > >
> > > And a stupid question...is there any point in putting together a CNC
> > printer using a hot glue gun? Or should I just blunder along looking for
> > an extruder I can buy/build/beg.
> > >
> > > thanks, Chuck
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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