Re: RP&M '01 show

From: Joe Frantz (jfrantz@frantzind.com)
Date: Wed Feb 14 2001 - 21:05:31 EET


Jim,

Rapid Prototyping & Manufacturing '01
Cincinnati Convention Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.
May 15 - 17, 2001

http://www.sme.org/cgi-bin/get-event.pl?--133-000007-005910--SME-

Joe

At 12:38 PM 2/14/01 -0500, you wrote:
>
>Joe -
>
>Where and when is this show?
>
>thanks,
>
>Jim
>
> > Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 10:59:01 -0500
> > To: rp-ml@bart.lpt.fi
> > From: Elaine Hunt <ehunt@ces.clemson.edu>
> > Subject: A gentle reminder call for participation
> >
> > Joe has worked hard on this project and we have about 5-7 inserts of
> > various types that will be showcased during the show. Just so you do not
> > come to the show and say, "I didn't know about this." Anyone who makes an
> > RP insert can have it used during the show.
> >
> >
> > Subject: RPML Co-op Project for RP&M 2001
> >
> > Let's make a cooperative impact at the RP&M '01 Show and demonstrate the
> > Rapid capabilities of Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing to the product
> > development world. We are looking for RPML participants to showcase RP&M's
> > value in product development, prototyping and manufacturing using rapid
> > tooling at next year's SME/RPA show in Cincinatti, Ohio. All steps in
> > product development, prototyping and tooling should be documented with data
> > and pictures. We plan to make this event a real showstopper.
> >
> > Imagine the following scenario or make up your own:
> >
> > Step 1.
> > Design a RPML plaque, membership card or desk item
> > Produce prototypes
> > Produce inserts in one or more of the rapid tooling processes
> > SLA, SLS, FDM, LOM, or other
> > Epoxy, Ren, or other
> > Keltool, RapidSteel, LENS, or other
> > HSM, DMD, custom systems (yet unknown to exist)
> > Surprise us (would have to be verifiable through documentation)
> >
> > Step 2.
> > The inserts would have a small pocket to accommodate dropping in a
> > hand-loaded insert.
> >
> > Step 3.
> > RPML people walk into the show with SLA, SLS, etc. inserts sized for the
> > hand loaded pocket with personalized mold and we produce a limited number
> > (amount to be defined) of items.
> >
> > Step 4.
> > RP vendors could produce inserts during the show for attendees so attendees
> > could actually walk out of the show with personalized RAPID molded parts!
> >
> > Mini-Jector mold bases sizes are as follows: Narrow with 7" Long Base; Wide
> > with 7" Long Base; Wide with 10" Long Base. Current demo molding machine
> > has a maximum shot capacity of 1 ounce or 1.73 cubic inches. If a larger
> > shot is required, we can get a 2ounce machine for the show. Drawings for
> > mold bases are included on the next page.
> >
> > Contacts:
> > Joseph P. Frantz, President E-mail: joe@frantzind.com
> > FRANTZ INDUSTRIES, INC. Established in 1957
> > Rapid Tooling & Plastic Injection Molding & Mini-Jector Molding Machines
> > 45 Pleasant Drive Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022-3025
> > Telephone: (440) 247-2202 or (800) RAPID 50 Facsimile: (440) 247-2294
> >
> > Elaine T. Hunt, Director Laboratory to Advance Industrial Prototyping
> > ehunt@clemson.edu Clemson University 206 Fluor Daniel Bldg.
> > Clemson,
> > SC 29634-0925 864-656-0321 (voice) 864-656-4435 (fax)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > *******************************************************************
> > Opinions, suggestions, and other controversial matter VOID where prohibited.
> >
> > Hell is truth learned too late. John Locke
> >
> > ******************************************************************
> > Elaine T. Hunt, Director elaine.hunt@ces.clemson.edu
> > Laboratory to Advance Industrial Prototyping
> > Clemson University 206 Fluor Daniel Bldg.
> > Clemson, SC 29634-0925
> > 864-656-0321 (voice) 864-656-4435 (fax)
> > http://www.vr.clemson.edu/credo/persall/persall.html
> > http://www.vr.clemson.edu/rp/
> > http://www.vr.clemson.edu/credo/rp.html
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > For more information about the rp-ml, see http://ltk.hut.fi/rp-ml/
> >
>

*****************************
Joseph P. Frantz
FRANTZ INDUSTRIES, INC.
Rapid Tooling & Plastic Injection Molding
Mini-Jector Molding Machines
45 Pleasant Drive
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022-3025
Telephone: (440) 247-2960 or (800) RAPID 50
Facsimile: (440) 247-2294
E-mail: joe@frantzind.com

For more information about the rp-ml, see http://ltk.hut.fi/rp-ml/



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