RE: LOM 2030 for sale

From: Deon de Beer (ddebeer@eng.tofs.ac.za)
Date: Thu Aug 31 2000 - 08:55:28 EEST


Hi Glen

Can you give me an indication what you want for the machine ?

we will certainly be interested. But once I know what you want, I
can try and raise the funds.

Kind regards

Deon

On 30 Aug 00, at 7:11, Glen Young wrote:

Date sent: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 07:11:37 -0500
From: "Glen Young" <Glen.Young@lakelandmold.com>
To: <cwho@mountainmax.net>
Copies to: <rp-ml@bart.lpt.fi>
Subject: RE: LOM 2030 for sale

> Charles,
>
> I cannot answer for anyone but myself, unfortunately one of our
> largest customers had a bad experience using an LOM model we built for
> them that was used to make an aluminum casting. They made it policy to
> eliminate LOM models all together, this also left a bad taste in
> people's mouths here too, we became afraid to quote LOM models to
> other customers as well. It's all a shame, since our machine was
> "tuned up" to build models even more precise than it did when we
> originally purchased it. Of all the 2030 machines we've seen, this one
> is probably the most stable.
>
> The other reason we opt to use different methods to make models is
> their relative life expectancy. While LOM models are succeptable to
> dimensional breakdown from humidity, we make models now with 3 and 5
> axis machines that are much more stable. I realize Helisys has done
> some work on "sealing" models, but this was announced after the
> incident we had.
>
> The lead time and cost are also relatively close to an LOM model,
> especially when you consider the accuracy and strength of a model made
> from modelling board or wood. We can also machine models up to 5' x
> 10' x 4', compared to the much smaller envelope on the LOM. We build
> relatively large models, many for castings producing molds for the
> recreational marine industry. This would be quite time consuming on
> an LOM, although it does lend itself quite nicely to difficult
> "pieces" on models, logos, and other small features.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
>
>
> Glen Young
> CNC Engineer
> Lakeland Mold Company
> 1021 Madison Street
> Brainerd, MN 56401
> (218) 824-3133
>
> >>> "Charles Overy" <cwho@mountainmax.net> 08/29/00 05:05PM >>>
> Hi all,
>
> Just a question, it seems that there are always a lot of people are
> selling Sanders and Helisys machines. Any thoughts on why? A
> resonable analysis of the used equipment market might help support
> these system prices. (or bring them down!)
>
> Thanks
>
> Charles
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rp-ml@bart.lpt.fi [mailto:owner-rp-ml@bart.lpt.fi]On
> Behalf Of Glen Young Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 2:49 PM To:
> rp-ml@bart.lpt.fi Subject: LOM 2030 for sale
>
>
> We have a Helisys LOM machine we will be entertaining bids on.
> Any interested parties please contact the following for more
> information:
>
>
> Glen Young
> Lakeland Mold Company
> 1021 Madison Street
> Brainerd, MN 56401
> 218-824-3133
>
> emailto:Glen.Young@Lakelandmold.com
>
>
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