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Re: 3D printers
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lugnet.cad
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Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:00:40 GMT
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In lugnet.cad, Bram Lambrecht wrote:
> The resolution on filament fed printers (fused deposition modeling or FDM), like
> the UP, MakerBot, RepRAP, or 3D Systems Dimension, is much too coarse for fine
> details. FDM is better suited for hand-sized objects or bigger. At LEGO
> scales, the filament size gets close to the wall thickness of the parts, so
> details and structural integrity suffer.
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> ultraHD SLA would be a better bet, but the parts would still be quite a bit more
> brittle than Lego, and the fit would still be tough to get right.
What we really need is someone able to machine some aluminum 2x4 bricks!
If only...
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| (...) I'm assuming that you are lightly protesting the (URL) SOLD OUT> status, Dave!? (In service to those unaware of the inside joke) JOHN (15 years ago, 1-Mar-12, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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| (...) I don't think there's any 3D printing technology available that hits the tolerances needed for functional Lego compatible pieces (I think Lego pieces are manufactured to ±.0006") The resolution on filament fed printers (fused deposition (...) (15 years ago, 27-Feb-12, to lugnet.cad)
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