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| Re: [GMCnet] Replicating a GMC one part at a time [message #133644 is a reply to message #133641] |
Thu, 07 July 2011 11:08   |
Larry C
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I saw this device a year or so ago on Jay Lenos Garage.. He seems to have all the neet equipment. He said he was interested in it for parts such as needed for his Stanley Steamer, Chyrsler Jet engine car and other rare cars. He does not have a GMC yet, but if we get any more antique, watch for one in his garage.
The theory has been around for quite awhile but it was only recent that they actually built something that could replicate an object.
And the uses can be limitless. Even if you have a part that is damaged, you can dupe it up and "print" it, make corrections or alterations on the "printed" part and cast for a metal part.
The vid shows the "printed" wrench being used as a tool but polymers do have a limited strength and if we were creating rare parts for the GMC, I am sure metal would be the material of choice.
I think Jay Leno mentioned a price for this "printing" device and though I do not remember it exactly, it was pretty expensive, to the point it might be prohibitive for a shop to assume, maybe a couple together might be able to handle the cost.
This is really cool and some exciting programming to be able to copy the part, know that the moving parts are there and create the part with the moving parts, like Star TREK.... lolol
It is incredible.
Still amazed at what computers are doing today
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| Re: [GMCnet] Replicating a GMC one part at a time [message #133658 is a reply to message #133654] |
Thu, 07 July 2011 12:50 |
tphipps
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Go to "Make" magazine web site (makezine.com), and look at the available and affordable 3-D printer kit that they have for sale. Recent price reduction to $599. Prints in plastic. You could then duplicate the plastic prototype in metal. Size is limited to about 4" cube, but expand your system.
For the real deal, go to one of the "Maker Fairs", next one in NYC, (right after International Rally). I'll be heading that way.
Tom Phipps,
P.S. It will also handle icing, so you can use an expensive machine to decorate your cupcakes and cookies.
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