We produce industrial parts to print, not arts objects. Therefore, we don't
hand finish RP patterns which would affect their accuracy. We choose RP
processes which offer the resolution, finish and accuracy which are
appropriate for each part.
At 03:29 PM 3/24/99 +0100, you wrote:
>We are going to use Z-Corp parts as a master piece for vacuum casting as
>well. We did some tests and I would be interested in, how do you do the
>surface finishing to get a smooth surface and which kind of resin to you
>use.
>
>Regards Jan
>
>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>Jan Hill
>RP and CAD Engineer
>adidas-Salomon AG
>Adi-Dassler-Straße 24-26
>91443 Scheinfeld
>GERMANY
>email: jan.hill@adidas.de
>http://www.adidas.com
>phone: +49 (0) 9162/ 925205
>fax: +49 (0) 9162/ 925134
>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Tom Richards [SMTP:tomr@aicasting.com]
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 1999 5:37 PM
>> To: Vern Carter
>> Cc: rp-ml@bart.lpt.fi
>> Subject: Re: QuickCast in a hurry
>>
>> Yes, we've used Z-Corp patterns where appropriate. They are fully
>> compatable
>> with our processes. However, the part design must allow for 0.012"
>> resolution and 250 RMS finish.
>>
>> At 06:06 PM 3/23/99 -0600, you wrote:
>> >Tom
>> >
>> >Have you ever tried using Zcorp parts as masters. We have a client who
>> buys
>> about ten
>> >a week and has turned around metal castings within a week. So they say!
>> Would you like
>> >to try it? Let me know and I will send you a part.
>> >
>> >Vern Carter, CTS
>> >-----Original Message-----
>> >From: Tom Richards <tomr@aicasting.com>
>> >To: DANIEL CHARLES DAVIS <DANIEL@proton.com.my>
>> >Cc: rp-ml@bart.lpt.fi <rp-ml@bart.lpt.fi>
>> >Date: Tuesday, March 23, 1999 10:11 AM
>> >Subject: RE: QuickCast in a hurry
>> >
>> >
>> >>Yes, the shell molding process is 3-1/2 weeks. I'm working on a 3-day
>> shell
>> >>molding process for ferrous alloy parts. I'll advise the RP-ML when it's
>> ready.
>> >>
>> >>At 08:27 AM 3/23/99 +0800, you wrote:
>> >>>Tom,
>> >>>
>> >>>Does this mean it takes 4 1/2 weeks to get the parts? If so, we'll
>> >>>machine them from billet stock -- not production intent, but good
>> enough
>> >>>as time is more important for this job. If not, attached is the file.
>> >>>BTW, our fax number, from the States, is 011-603-515-2380.
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>> -----Original Message-----
>> >>>> From: Tom Richards [SMTP:tomr@aicasting.com]
>> >>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 1999 2:52 AM
>> >>>> To: DANIEL CHARLES DAVIS
>> >>>> Cc: rp-ml@bart.lpt.fi
>> >>>> Subject: Re: QuickCast in a hurry
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Dan: We pour ductile iron (3-1/2 weeks) from RP patterns (1-week). If
>> >>>> that'll help you, attach a zipped binary .stl and we'll quote.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> At 12:13 PM 3/22/99 +0800, you wrote:
>> >>>> >Hello all,
>> >>>> >
>> >>>> >I need a few (5-10) QC parts (in ductile iron) in a week-10 days.
>> My
>> >>>>
>> >>>
>> >>>Attachment Converted:
>> c:\windows\desktop\icinet\eudora\attach\cvtjay_lom.stl
>> >>>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>For more information about the rp-ml, see http://ltk.hut.fi/rp-ml/
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>> For more information about the rp-ml, see http://ltk.hut.fi/rp-ml/
>
>
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