[simpits-tech] Interesting Visit

[Albert]

Wow... I envy you Roy. I wish i know how to use those machines and can have
access to them.

My Jigsaw just broke... and my pit project had stalled :)

Al
Sydney, Australia



----- Original Message -----
From: "Roy Coates" <roy@flightlab.liv.ac.uk>
To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2003 4:44 AM
Subject: [simpits-tech] Interesting Visit


>
>
> My 'boss' kindly allowed me to look after another computer installation
> with no extra pay or bonuses. I've yet to decide on how best to show my
> appreciation for this - but believe me, I will.
>
> Whilst there today to look around and meet the people, I had a quick tour
> of the rapid prototyping section which sadly, is closing down - though it
> looks like much of the equipment will be moved to my own (engineering)
> department.
>
> Cool toys I can't remember the posh names for which include:
>
> Laser 3D scanner. This *really* rocks.
>
> Stereo Lithography machine. Combined with the 3D laser scanner you've
> basically got something that will photocopy objects. Yeah, as a pit
> builder this could be VERY useful.
>
> The resin product is quite tough, but would also make a perfect mould for
> fibreglass replicas.
>
> Also on site there are some very tasty high speed CNC machine tools.
>
> Wonderful toys, will I ever get the chance to play with them I wonder?
>
>
> Roy.
>
>
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