[simpits-tech] Spitfire grip...

[geneb]

On Sun, 10 Mar 2013, Freeman P. Pascal IV wrote:

> If you are worried about strength, you can always use the printed plastic
> parts as molds for loss casting. Loss casting is where you use a material
> like wax, or in this case plastic, as your mold positive.  You don't have to
> remove the mold positive, you pour your casting material into the mold and
> the positive is destroyed leaving the cast part.
>
Yep, I'm aware of the Lost PLA method.  This was a test print done in ABS.

>
> Oh, Gean - I've added a CNC Sieg X3 mill and (as of yesterday) a new G4000
> metal lathe to my shop since we last conversed.  Now I just need to learn
> how to use all this new equipment and I can make parts for folks on the list
> :)
>
Very cool!  (and it's spelled "Gene" :D )

g.

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