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Re: making your own LEGO parts
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lugnet.general
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Thu, 16 Dec 1999 16:12:11 GMT
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R2 wrote:
> The process is called Stereo Lithography. At least one of the processes...
> It is a laser-hardened low grade plastic that acts as a 3-D plotter for CAD
> files. It is used for prototyping plastic parts.
That's it! I could not remember the name.
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> Problem is cost of the equipment $175,000-and up (way up!). Also, the
> tolerances of the prototyped part are typically less than desirable for
> small Lego-type parts.
Yes, and the problem of securing at least $175,000!!!!
Scott S.
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> Hope this helps
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> Eric
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| Michael Horvath wrote in message ... (...) From (...) hardens (...) to (...) attached (...) The process is called Stereo Lithography. At least one of the processes... It is a laser-hardened low grade plastic that acts as a 3-D plotter for CAD (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
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