Rapid Prototype Stuff

[Rob_M.]

Anyone have this available to them? I just want a few parts made but don't want to spend $100 for a cubic inch of material.

[mad mark]

What kind of material???

[Rob_M.]

Originally Posted by mad mark What kind of material???

not sure cause I don't know a whole lot about it. It's all plastic to me, I know there are different types but really don't care.

[ddprecision]

It's not the inch, It's the labor......

[mad mark]

I agree, it doesn't matter what you make it out of, the machine time is going to be close to the same.........

[Runner4404spd]

i believe what you are looking for is called stereo lithography. i personally don't have access to it, but i have had models made no its not cheap. it may be cheaper to have a wax machined on a 4 or 5 axis depending on your part.

[crbrlfrost]

Do you have a part file or drawing so I can have a look. Currently we are rapid prototyping in ABS plastic material and can probably offer you a very competitive rate. Please e-mail me a file if available to: dunhamcm@hotmail.com. Thanks.

Mike

[ncmrfixit]

We may be able to help... We offer a couple of lower cost alternatives to Stereolithography. One is 3D printing, the other is CNC machining a master part and then molding / casting parts using urethane plastics.

Visit us at www.Touchstone3D.com for more information...

TouchStone 3D Services works with inventors and entrepreneurs to help them prototype their product ideas. We take a "one on one" approach when it comes to rapid prototyping and new product development. We can take a look at your project and then help determine the most cost effective alternatives.

Allen Moore
President
Touchstone 3D Services
www.touchstone3D.com

[MIKA Tool Rikk]

Check with any comunity colleges or trade schools in your area. Go talk to them, I used to teach at a local school and I know if someone came in with a project like yours. Maybe one or two small items, they'd give it to a student and tell him to take care of it for you. Gives him the experience and you get your parts. Might be worth a try.