Anyone have this available to them? I just want a few parts made but don't want to spend $100 for a cubic inch of material.
Anyone have this available to them? I just want a few parts made but don't want to spend $100 for a cubic inch of material.
What kind of material???
Mark D. Walton
Ridge Runnin' Mfg.
It's not the inch, It's the labor......
I agree, it doesn't matter what you make it out of, the machine time is going to be close to the same.........
Mark D. Walton
Ridge Runnin' Mfg.
i believe what you are looking for is called stereo lithography. i personally don't have access to it, but i have had models made no its not cheap. it may be cheaper to have a wax machined on a 4 or 5 axis depending on your part.
Do you have a part file or drawing so I can have a look. Currently we are rapid prototyping in ABS plastic material and can probably offer you a very competitive rate. Please e-mail me a file if available to: [email protected]. Thanks.
Mike
We may be able to help... We offer a couple of lower cost alternatives to Stereolithography. One is 3D printing, the other is CNC machining a master part and then molding / casting parts using urethane plastics.
Visit us at www.Touchstone3D.com for more information...
TouchStone 3D Services works with inventors and entrepreneurs to help them prototype their product ideas. We take a "one on one" approach when it comes to rapid prototyping and new product development. We can take a look at your project and then help determine the most cost effective alternatives.
Allen Moore
President
Touchstone 3D Services
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Check with any comunity colleges or trade schools in your area. Go talk to them, I used to teach at a local school and I know if someone came in with a project like yours. Maybe one or two small items, they'd give it to a student and tell him to take care of it for you. Gives him the experience and you get your parts. Might be worth a try.