First the number was purely a material cost, from a quick calc. Doesnt include overheads, my time or a small percentage on top of that.
Initially id love to get something going, not for profit just to get a good base, maybe get a know list of parts and get them downpat. I wouldnt scan the items, i model them in a modelling program first then send them to the printer. The one im looking at will fit on my computer table in the corner, it only has a smaller working zone (about half a foot cubed) but larger parts can be made and assembled. Its the material that costs the money :) I think hard to get small things like push clips and bolt covers as mentioned is a good start to really test the machine and the material capabilities. Id buy the printer right away but im still trying to sort out a license for a modelling program (dont like using fake programs for business means) Here is an idea of what can be made. [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o1chNIFOXo]3D Printer - The Impossible 3D Print - YouTube[/url] |
What machine are you looking at and what cost is it? Been wanting one for ages.
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couple of grand for the machine, the one i posted above
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Is the plastic UV stabalised? I'd hate to see a gauge pod crumble after 6 months of summer sun & heat but sounds like a good idea.
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good thinking mate ill have a look at that one, either way it would have to be painted maybe that would help.
Even if i cant get parts like that underway things like clips and stuff should be fine |
Would be keen on getting a rear badge made up if you get things rolling along. Have my eye on one in particular but can't justify paying $80 for it (and it isn't anything complicated either).
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have a link of it? ill have a look now and get a rough idea
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We are looking at buying one at my work too. Great machines!
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[QUOTE=ferozaj;689047]have a link of it? ill have a look now and get a rough idea[/QUOTE]
[IMG]http://www.avojdm.com/images/300_impreza_mark.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.stagexperformance.com/catalog/images/IRB.jpg[/IMG] Logo on it's own: [url]http://www.freevector.com/site_media/preview_images/FreeVector-Subaru-Impreza.jpg[/url] Was going to paint it black anyway so lack of chrome is actually a good thing. |
thanks mate ill have a quick look at it and see what i can come up with
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