So....CNC machining of parts could eventually die out.....its already able to work with metals on a basic level but the future could bring more. There's a good article in the Economist about it today.
Print your own parts
12 posts · Started by ShadeTheChangingMan · 20 Jun 2011
Post 2 by Superdan,
#2Thats the devils work I tell you. Magic
Post 3 by BASH69,
#3You think thats clever, try BIO printing (the printing of useable human organs -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12520951
Now thats the SHIZZLE
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12520951
Now thats the SHIZZLE
Post 4 by Colonel_Klinck,
#4that is some clever shit going on there. Hooray for tech!
Post 5 by bic_bicknell,
#5I have some prototype parts made by printing - the quality is not very good yet. Metal parts are science fiction Yes, it's all improving every year and every rapid prototype process seems amazing. Until you really need to get something out of them.. Ha ha.
Post 6 by ShadeTheChangingMan,
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Post 7 by bic_bicknell,
#7Tell you what then Shade. You go order some top triple clamps made from printed metal - fit them to the R - and then we'll meet up for a brisk ride to Finchingfield.
Post 8 by ShadeTheChangingMan,
#8If i was good at wheelies, i'd take you up on that.
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Post 10 by No. 47,
#10Been using this technology for some years now to produce (smallish) architectural models - circa £500 per A4 'tablet'.
Post 11 by ShadeTheChangingMan,
#11would it be good for prototype design of CNC parts?
Would it also be good for creating molds for casting nifty bits of bling too?
Would it also be good for creating molds for casting nifty bits of bling too?
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