Rapid Prototype Zone http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog Great Information on Rapid Prototyping Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:47:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Is it possible to create an stl file from surface models in autocad 2006, or only Rhino? http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/stl-rapid-prototyping/is-it-possible-to-create-an-stl-file-from-surface-models-in-autocad-2006-or-only-rhino http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/stl-rapid-prototyping/is-it-possible-to-create-an-stl-file-from-surface-models-in-autocad-2006-or-only-rhino#comments Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:47:04 +0000 admin http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/stl-rapid-prototyping/is-it-possible-to-create-an-stl-file-from-surface-models-in-autocad-2006-or-only-rhino I can create stl files for rapid prototyping from solid models in Autocad, but I would like the option of creating stl files from surface models in Autocad.

I have been told that my best bet is to switch to Rhino (another CAD application) because Autocad just can’t do it. Is that true?

Can Autocad export surface models to any other format than stl that I might be able to use in my Roland Modela4 software, such as .3ds?

Nigel

That’s the only way I’ve been able to do it.

]]> http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/stl-rapid-prototyping/is-it-possible-to-create-an-stl-file-from-surface-models-in-autocad-2006-or-only-rhino/feed 1 RAPID PROTOTYPING MOTORCYCLE ENGINE GEARLES . COM http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sla-rapid-prototype/rapid-prototyping-motorcycle-engine-gearles-com http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sla-rapid-prototype/rapid-prototyping-motorcycle-engine-gearles-com#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:22:04 +0000 admin http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sla-rapid-prototype/rapid-prototyping-motorcycle-engine-gearles-com ABS PLASTIC MOTORCYCLE ENGINE. THIS ENGINE WAS REVERSED 3-D ENGINEERED AND THEN SENT TO OUR RAPID PROTOTYPE MACHINE.
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]]> http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sla-rapid-prototype/rapid-prototyping-motorcycle-engine-gearles-com/feed 0 Can you print in 3D the topography you get from google earth? http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/stereolithography-rapid-prototyping/can-you-print-in-3d-the-topography-you-get-from-google-earth http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/stereolithography-rapid-prototyping/can-you-print-in-3d-the-topography-you-get-from-google-earth#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:31:11 +0000 admin http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/stereolithography-rapid-prototyping/can-you-print-in-3d-the-topography-you-get-from-google-earth Like engineers using rapid prototyping technologies to quickly print a 3D designed part (using, say, stereolithography). Would be cool to have a whole region with its mountains in 3D laying on your desk :)

I seriously doubt that GoogleEarth imported prototype programming into its output. It basically uses the same technology as Flash. It’s not really sending a 3d image. It’s sending an extended 2d image which means it’s got several flat layers that move at different speeds as you move across the landscape. But that would be incredible wouldn’t it. First thing I’d print would be the Peak of the Himalayas

]]> http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/stereolithography-rapid-prototyping/can-you-print-in-3d-the-topography-you-get-from-google-earth/feed 1 Rapid prototyping by Robotic GMAW at UOW http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sla-rapid-prototype/rapid-prototyping-by-robotic-gmaw-at-uow http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sla-rapid-prototype/rapid-prototyping-by-robotic-gmaw-at-uow#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:25:03 +0000 admin http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sla-rapid-prototype/rapid-prototyping-by-robotic-gmaw-at-uow This work was carried out for my Master Thesis in Rapid Prototyping at University Of Wollongong (Manufacturing Research Laboratory). The cross-section being created using GMAW robot is that of a crankcase.
I thank Dr Devi Saini, Dr John Norrish, Dr Alexander Nicholson and Diego for their kind support. I also thank my family for the encouragement that I have received all my life.

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]]> http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sla-rapid-prototype/rapid-prototyping-by-robotic-gmaw-at-uow/feed 2 Rapid Prototyping Before Your Eyes New Version High Quality http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sla-rapid-prototype/rapid-prototyping-before-your-eyes-new-version-high-quality-2 http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sla-rapid-prototype/rapid-prototyping-before-your-eyes-new-version-high-quality-2#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2010 05:28:08 +0000 admin http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sla-rapid-prototype/rapid-prototyping-before-your-eyes-new-version-high-quality-2 This is version #2
I used a new camcorder instead of a webcam.

If you look closely you can actually see it start the next layer of material!

A time lapse of this video sped up 4 times can be found here:

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A time lapse version can be found here:

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]]> http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sla-rapid-prototype/rapid-prototyping-before-your-eyes-new-version-high-quality-2/feed 25 Rapid Prototyping with Mach3 And a Sherline CNC www.GlobalGlover.com http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sla-rapid-prototype/rapid-prototyping-with-mach3-and-a-sherline-cnc-www-globalglover-com http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sla-rapid-prototype/rapid-prototyping-with-mach3-and-a-sherline-cnc-www-globalglover-com#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:28:07 +0000 admin http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sla-rapid-prototype/rapid-prototyping-with-mach3-and-a-sherline-cnc-www-globalglover-com Here is a great example of what a Sherline 5400 CNC machine can do with Mach 3 CNC controller software. More Videos on My website http://www.globalglover.com

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]]> http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sla-rapid-prototype/rapid-prototyping-with-mach3-and-a-sherline-cnc-www-globalglover-com/feed 2 Laser Sintering Process (SLS) http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sls-rapid-prototype/laser-sintering-process-sls http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sls-rapid-prototype/laser-sintering-process-sls#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:14:52 +0000 admin http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sls-rapid-prototype/laser-sintering-process-sls This video shows a basic process understanding of how laser sintering works.

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]]> http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sls-rapid-prototype/laser-sintering-process-sls/feed 0 Rapid Prototyping Right Before Your Eyes! http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sla-rapid-prototype/rapid-prototyping-right-before-your-eyes-2 http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sla-rapid-prototype/rapid-prototyping-right-before-your-eyes-2#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:14:50 +0000 admin http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sla-rapid-prototype/rapid-prototyping-right-before-your-eyes-2 Rapid Prototyping Right Before Your Eyes is presented by Print To 3D.

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This 3D printer is a Dimension 768 BST.

The cup is 1 inch tall and 1/2 inch in diameter. The base or floor of the cup is 40 thousands of an inch thick as are the sidewalls of the cup. The stem of the cup is 100 thousands of an inch in diameter.

This machine uses Fused Deposition Modeling or FDM for short.

The machine is basically a large hot glue gun!

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]]> http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sla-rapid-prototype/rapid-prototyping-right-before-your-eyes-2/feed 10 Architectural Scale Models using 3D Printing Methods http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/3d-rapid-prototyping/architectural-scale-models-using-3d-printing-methods http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/3d-rapid-prototyping/architectural-scale-models-using-3d-printing-methods#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:14:07 +0000 admin http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/3d-rapid-prototyping/architectural-scale-models-using-3d-printing-methods Architects can learn about the 3D Printing (rapid prototyping) methods for creating physical scale models, from 3D CAD design to finished 3D Print.

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]]> http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/3d-rapid-prototyping/architectural-scale-models-using-3d-printing-methods/feed 0 Polymeric Selective Laser Sintering Process Explanation http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sls-rapid-prototype/polymeric-selective-laser-sintering-process-explanation http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sls-rapid-prototype/polymeric-selective-laser-sintering-process-explanation#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:51:46 +0000 admin http://rapidprototypezone.com/blog/sls-rapid-prototype/polymeric-selective-laser-sintering-process-explanation User Interview – Polymeric SLS Process Explanation.
Interview with Ian Halliday or 3T RPD, UK.

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