[simpits-tech] Interesting Visit

[Matt Bailey]

Hey.......that lithgraph gizmo would be good for flight sim 3D models too. :)

	-Matt Bailey

On Friday 04 April 2003 01:44 pm, you wrote:
> 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.