<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>This firm in NewYork has a 3d printer for $499-.</div><div>It's print size is 6"x6"x6".</div><div>I had further thoughts on building larger shell sections out of smaller parts for</div><div>the purpose of creating a mold... The parts could be designed with outer flanges</div><div>that have holes in one flange & lugs in the mating flange. They could be glued</div><div>& clipped together to locate the parts accurately. An easy add on for someone</div><div>With CAD skills.</div><div>Alan<br>Sent from my iPad</div><div><br>On 14/11/2013, at 10:14 AM, <a href="mailto:jimtoddpsub@aol.com">jimtoddpsub@aol.com</a> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><font color="black" size="2" face="arial">
<div><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3" style="background-color: transparent;">The type of 3D printing most of us are familiar with is "fused deposition." The first link shows an example of stereo lithography which uses a laser to produce an accuracy of 25 microns (.001 in) as the product rises out of the reservoir. -Jim</font></div>
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<div><a href="http://formlabs.com/products/our-printer">http://formlabs.com/products/our-printer</a></div>
<div><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereolithography">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereolithography</a></div>
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