http://www.metrorp.com/forum/index.php Metro Rapid Prototyping Forums http://www.metrorp.com/forum/article15.htm rapid: From Metro Rapid Prototypings' past experiences, architectural firms seem to use different software which Metro RP is unable to manipulate accurately into a usable .STL file for the SLA machines. Metro RP would like to annouce that we have new capability in this area of data manipulation and are able to successfully create a usable .STL file data we recieve from architectural firms. Please visit our main website and view some past projects under "sample models." Please contact Renee with any questions. Fri, 1 Feb 2008 10:16:57 -0600 Rapid Prototyping News http://www.metrorp.com/forum/article27.htm MagicsTeam: MiniMagics is free STL viewing software and is now available for download at www.MiniMagics.com Here's what MiniMagics offers: -Import and save .STL, .magics or .mgx files -Compress STL files up to factor 20 -View parts and rotate, pan or zoom -Detect bad edges and flipped triangles -Make a section -Request part information, such as XYZ measurements, volume, surface area or number of bad edges -Measure parts -Add text annotations -Create a print-out of parts -See all information included in the .magics file (like pictures, annotations, etc.) Also check www.materialise.com/magics Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:18:03 -0600 General Prototyping Discussion http://www.metrorp.com/forum/article7.htm aamir: hi does any body have any idea for the cost of laser for RP machine. my req is laser power=300 mW, Wave lenght = 355 nm, UV. what is the good source and place of buying the laser for SLA rp machine. One more question, what is the life of laser for SLA RP machine, how the life can be increased. Regards Aamir (Pakistan) Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:20:18 -0600 General Prototyping Discussion http://www.metrorp.com/forum/article3.htm aamir: hi you need to adjust the blade height, also see the laser properties with resin, like curing depth etc. regards Aamir (Pakistan)[up] Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:16:02 -0600 Stereolithography SLA http://www.metrorp.com/forum/article24.htm MagicsTeam: Magics RP software optimizes all steps in your rapid prototyping and manufacturing process, from data import to platform preparation. By offering STL fixing, automated support generation, Boolean operations and many other powerful tools, it helps to build high quality parts in the shortest possible lead time. Now Magics takes another step in further increasing its added value for the RP&M professional. Magics 12 offers several new features and automation combined with continuously improved quality, e.g.: - Batch Import of CAD files: Gain time and increase your efficiency by importing and converting batches of files (e.g. overnight) instead of handling them one by one. - User-friendliness, Stability and Power: Experience the higher quality and better ergonomics of Magics 12: it is easier, better and faster than ever before. - Color Shrinkwrap: Build designs, such as architectural parts, that were previously unsuited for RP. This powerful fixing tool bypasses intensive manual fixing and drastically decreases the time spent in data preparation of ‘bad STL’s’, while preserving colors and textures. Find out more on www.materialise.com/magics Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:15:55 -0500 Rapid Prototyping News http://www.metrorp.com/forum/article16.htm jhopkins: zcorp is the cheapest 18,000-75,000 stratasys is middle to high 30,000-200,000 and up objet starts at 75,000 and goes up dimension is the best bet for the price and machine 20,000-30,000 Most machines come with there own software but you still need a cad program to model in and export as stl. Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:54:19 -0500 Rapid Prototyping Equipment http://www.metrorp.com/forum/article23.htm Johnny_masto: We have a 3D systems PCA (post curing apparatus) UV light box for curing SLA parts, that we are looking to sell. Please call me at 860-832-9331 x221. or email me at [email]john.m@m2-systems.com[/email] if interested. Thanks John Mastoloni M2 Systems Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:23:58 -0500 SLA Equipment http://www.metrorp.com/forum/article22.htm Johnny_masto: I have an Invision SR and an Invision HR machine that are presently under service contract that we are looking to sell. Please call me at 860-832-9331 x221. or email me at [email]john.m@m2-systems.com[/email] if interested. Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:21:14 -0500 Other Rapid Prototyping Equipment http://www.metrorp.com/forum/article18.htm Mahoney05: Hey, I am an engineering student, who is interested in knowing if I can blow mold a PA6.6 with 30% reinforce. It is a hallow part with a undercut that has to be blow molded. If it is possible, I would like to know which cretias' I have to be aware of? Any comments and suggestion? my mail is [email]50387@hih.dk[/email] Thu, 10 May 2007 07:30:53 -0500 Blow Molding http://www.metrorp.com/forum/article17.htm Casting: The metal prototyping and rapid prototyping (stereolithography) are completely different. I think Metro has a very good idea going here. I have came across in the past where I needed a prototype of an insert molded part but had troubles finding someone that was price feasible and local that could make the metal insert. Since Metro Rapid Prototyping has both capabilities, they can work hand in hand with each other to make a functional insert molded, or over molded, prototype with any metal, not limited to, insert. Threaded inserts can even be placed in the stereolithography prototype models but not sure how. It's amazing how technology is improving so fast... Tue, 1 May 2007 07:03:29 -0500 Metal Prototyping