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  1. #41
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    Hi guys, I'm at Murarrie.

    Seems like there is still plenty of interest around locally. I'd love to have a look at some converted machines to see what's involved as I have a lathe and a mill i'd like to CNC eventually.

    Damo.
    Damen Stevens
    Brisbane, Australia.
    "Measure, then cut, then swear, then measure & cut again"

    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13958

  2. #42
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    is there anyone on the south side of Brisbane that can come out and work out what the hell is going on with my 6040 CNC Mill

    here is the start of the discussion about the problem and videos (the last 1 realy show the prob)

    things that go bump in the CNC Mill

    i am at acacia ridge

  3. #43
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    Hi.

    I was wondering if anyone in Brisbane can help with some one off/two off vac-u-form plastic packaging in exchange for beers/cash?
    Its for a custom 1/6 scale action figure (12 inch figure).
    Kind of similar to this:

    http://www.collectiondx.com/gallery2...rsebaian03.jpg

    Thanks

  4. #44
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    it may not look like much work but you would have to make the molds / formers to do that and that is commercially $5K to $15K worth of work the vacuform machine is the easy part to make its nothing more than a shop vac and a over size oven or you could buy / make one of thes Phlatformer Kit but you still would have to make the molds / formers

  5. #45
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    Re: Brisbane group

    Time to dust off this thread :wave:

    Are there any Brisvegas locals still around?
    Damen Stevens
    Brisbane, Australia.
    "Measure, then cut, then swear, then measure & cut again"

    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13958

  6. #46
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    Re: Brisbane group

    Hello Metalfab ( Damen),

    still around... still CNCing

  7. #47
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    Re: Brisbane group

    Quote Originally Posted by Metalfab_101 View Post
    Time to dust off this thread :wave:

    Are there any Brisvegas locals still around?
    I'm still alive.

    Chrisjh

  8. #48
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    Re: Brisbane group

    Hi guys. I didn't get to build my gantry machine, but want to give it another crack. It'd be nice to draw on the knowledge of people that have done it before.

    If there is any interest in a local meeting i'm happy to do the legwork to organise something.
    Damen Stevens
    Brisbane, Australia.
    "Measure, then cut, then swear, then measure & cut again"

    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13958

  9. #49
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    Re: Brisbane group

    Hi,
    Still doing some bits and pieces of CNCing on our router (half sheet size).. Dreaming about something bigger also dreaming about a lasercutter.
    Located at Archerfield.
    Cheers,
    Seppo

  10. #50
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    Re: Brisbane group

    Quote Originally Posted by Metalfab_101 View Post
    Time to dust off this thread :wave:

    Are there any Brisvegas locals still around?
    Yep i am still around

  11. #51
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    Re: Brisbane group

    Nice to see there are still a few around!

    I've setup a group, anyone interested please join that for updates and info -> http://www.cnczone.com/forums/groups...ser-group.html
    Damen Stevens
    Brisbane, Australia.
    "Measure, then cut, then swear, then measure & cut again"

    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13958

  12. #52
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    Re: Brisbane group

    Hello gang

    I’m interested in setting up a plastic injection machine.

    Am inspired by:

    https://preciousplastic.com/en/

    I’ve experience in:
    3d modelling and getting files ready and printed in 3d
    Silicon mold making
    Resin casting under pressure

    Keen to know if anyone else is interested in the same

    John
    North Side of Brisbane

  13. #53
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    Re: Brisbane group

    Quote Originally Posted by cottontail View Post
    Hello gang

    I’m interested in setting up a plastic injection machine.

    Am inspired by:

    https://preciousplastic.com/en/

    I’ve experience in:
    3d modelling and getting files ready and printed in 3d
    Silicon mold making
    Resin casting under pressure

    Keen to know if anyone else is interested in the same

    John
    North Side of Brisbane
    Gday John,

    I remember checking out that site a while back, good concept and making those machines is pretty achievable.

    Do you have any interest from a CNC perspective? I'm thinking either recycling plastic for use in a 3D printer or using a CNC router/mill to make molds for injection molding.
    Damen Stevens
    Brisbane, Australia.
    "Measure, then cut, then swear, then measure & cut again"

    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13958

  14. #54
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    Re: Brisbane group

    G'day Gents,

    I'm still alive as well.
    Haven't been here for a long long time.
    I've got a couple of routers I'd like to sell on, new unused, working order.
    1200x1200 & 2400x1200

    Peter

  15. #55
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    Re: Brisbane group

    Hi Damen

    I’ve actually thought how good it would be to find some sources of recycled plastic in Brisbane for plastic injection purposes.

    To make the molds out of plastic would be problematic am thinking as the molds would need a much higher melting temp than the plastic you are pouring.

    To CNC the molds out of solid aluminium or the like you’d need to be sure there are no undercuts and loops in your sculpt/tool.

    Am keen to talk about CNC molds though...[I don't have a CNC to be honest but I know meshmixer and other 3d programs and have had a bunch 3d printed via different bureaus]

    For DIY purposes I’ve seen that people use aluminium shells and make inserts with epoxy, like:

    https://www.techkits.com/collections/molds/

    It’s all about knowing where your part line in the mold will be. I’m used to making molds out of silicon.

    With silicon you can make 2; 3; 4 plus piece molds if you want to be fancy.

    I’m thinking about getting a plastic injection machine set up and taking it from there.



    Quote Originally Posted by Metalfab_101 View Post
    Gday John,

    I remember checking out that site a while back, good concept and making those machines is pretty achievable.

    Do you have any interest from a CNC perspective? I'm thinking either recycling plastic for use in a 3D printer or using a CNC router/mill to make molds for injection molding.
    Hi Damen

  16. #56
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    Re: Brisbane group

    Hi,

    I'm still here. I have the XYZ cnc kit, running mach3. It's a router but I've added a holder for a hand held plasma cutter. Cutting area is 1500mm x 3200mm. It's way too big but allows me to split big sheets of mild steel before feeding them through the guillotine.

    I'm out at Greenbank (South West side of Brisbane).

    Happy to helpout where I can.

    I'm about to buy Cam bam. I've tried the trial version and very happy with trhe results when plasma cutting. I'm trying to find the time to sit down and do some 3D work in MDF. Any comments good, bad or otherwise regarding this or other cost effective 3d cam processors?
    Cheers,
    Hicks

  17. #57
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    Re: Brisbane group

    Hi Hicks.
    Mate That is some very large cutting areas.
    Do you take custom work.
    I have been doing things on the side to help people but need a regular cutter / cnc maker to help me with my projects.

  18. #58
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    Re: Brisbane group

    Quote Originally Posted by hixfixit View Post
    Hi,

    I'm still here. I have the XYZ cnc kit, running mach3. It's a router but I've added a holder for a hand held plasma cutter. Cutting area is 1500mm x 3200mm. It's way too big but allows me to split big sheets of mild steel before feeding them through the guillotine.

    I'm out at Greenbank (South West side of Brisbane).

    Happy to helpout where I can.

    I'm about to buy Cam bam. I've tried the trial version and very happy with trhe results when plasma cutting. I'm trying to find the time to sit down and do some 3D work in MDF. Any comments good, bad or otherwise regarding this or other cost effective 3d cam processors?
    Hi Hicks,

    Have you tried Fusion360?

    I understand it is free for home users.

    The CAM module in it is the same as HSMWorks, which is what I use inside Solidworks. Been using it for years now and very happy with it. Don't have any experience with plasma with it but plenty of CNC milling, lathe and engraving using it's "Trace" function. Trace would work fine with plasma cutting. I'm not aware that it has any nesting function, yet.

    A mate lives in the same street is designing and building a home brew plasma cutter. He is well advanced, and I have been helping out with advice. He will be using LinuxCNC as the controller.

    I'm at Algester, south side near Beaudesert Road.

    Regards

    Chris Humphris

  19. #59
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    Re: Brisbane group

    Nice to see some Brisbane guys around still. If you're keen to keep in touch with other CNC interested Brisbanites consider joining this group http://www.cnczone.com/forums/groups...ser-group.html

    I'm working on a design for my own plasma table, i'd love to check out what others have built if there's an opportunity to do so.

    cheers,

    Damo.
    Damen Stevens
    Brisbane, Australia.
    "Measure, then cut, then swear, then measure & cut again"

    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13958

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