Re: [rp-ml] Low cost rigid parts

On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 3:10 PM, <chuck@churtle.com> wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
> I'm trying to find a way to manufacture a part that is 1 inch by 2 inches and has minimal flexing of the material. Trying to keep material cost under $5 per part.
>
> Looked at objet and dimension machines, but the part flexes too much.
>
> Are there hardening techniques that can be used for some of the machines out there without losing accuracy?
>

Depending on the part, perhaps you could have it CNC-milled instead of
3d printed? That opens up more possibilities of material, but I don't
know about cost.

--buddy
Received on Wed Sep 15 22:41:29 2010