>I'm trying to create a database comparing materials used in rapid
>prototyping to production materials.
Dear Bill,
I'm a little concerned that some people may feel that I'm trumpeting my
book too much on the list in the last couple of days. But you have asked
about something that relates to a part of the book that I am most proud of.
In the chapter on materials there is a paid of tables that present a
parallel set of data on common materials (e.g., Nylon, steel, glass,
diamond, wood, etc.) and on fabber materials (for SLA, FDM, LOM, etc.).
Unfortunately, the fabber material table has not been updated in several
years, but it would give you a place to start. Comparing the tables allows
you to compare fabber properties to production properties (modulo recent
improvements in fabber materials). If you don't already have it you can get
info on the book by going to our Web site and clicking on "Expertise."
Best of luck with your research.
Best regards,
Marshall Burns
Marshall@Ennex.com
Ennex Corporation, Los Angeles, USA, (310) 824-8700
www.Ennex.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Richards <billr@fieldingmfg.com>
To: 'rp-ml@bart.lpt.fi' <rp-ml@bart.lpt.fi>
Date: Thursday, October 07, 1999 9:52 AM
Subject: RP vs. Production Materials
>Hi, Everyone,
>
>I'm trying to create a database comparing materials used in rapid
prototyping to production materials. To match up a given RP material to what
production material (metal, thermoplastic, thermoset, etc.) the final
design would be made in for production. For example, SOMOS 201 could be used
to simulate a soft rubber, or "Duraform best approximates Nylon ##." The
idea is to help make it easier to match materials either by their material
specifications, layman's terms, or by description.
>
>Does anyone already have such a database or know where to find one? If not,
then I would greatly appreciate any input -- especially from the materials
manufacturers.
>
>Thanks!
>
>Bill Richards, Rapid Prototyping
>Fielding Manufacturing "From Art... To Part... To Parts!"
>T: (401) 461-0400 x221
>F: (401) 941-2222
>
>
>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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