New toy on its way....

[juno]

I'm getting the smaller of the two (MDX-15). Oh, and I ain't makin' no Vaders. He's so scary
http://rolanddga.com/products/3D/combo/mdx15/default.asp

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Fast forward. It arrived.

Made my first machined "thing" (other than engraving some text in MDF) -- the 3D model of Serenity by Sean Kennedy. This is only a one-sided piece as I didn't have enough machinable wax to do both:

 

[KevVader]

Hey, how about a Vad....oh...nevermind.

 

[JHVanOphem]

But... but.. there is a Vader right on the sales page. So I guess you have to make one... its your destiny.

OK, seriously.. how about greeblies? Everybody likes greeblies.

 

[Bobbywan]

NICE. B)

 

[b26354]

you could make model parts:

dropship_parts

you could make prop parts:

wood_grips

you could make props:

acrylic badge

you could do small engraved prop parts (the selector switch text and grip logos)

selector

All made with my MDX-20

 

[Boba Frett]

Congrats, We all know who will be getting a lot of PM's

 

[Force Commander]

I bought one of these last year. It is a great toy. It has been a year of really getting the time to learn it, and while there is still more to learn, I love it.

 

[falken108]

We have a roland at work.
Not sure of the model number though.
I know it cost 11 thousand.
We also have an eden sla machine.
If only I had some cool models to "print" off.
Scott

 

[DaddyfromNaboo]

Aw man ...
That thing really rocks . And of course, pm on its way

Michael

 

[Jedi Lawja]

WOW. I had no idea Rapid Prototype hardware was available at such low prices. Looks like a lot of fun.

Jay

 

[DrStranglove]

Any one have a "Z" Printer???


Saw one of them at the war and was just stunned...

 

[thuth]

Do any of you guys with these rapid prototypers do commissions?

 

[TFrosst]

What kinds of materials cna be used in this machine?

 

[Force Commander]

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What kinds of materials cna be used in this machine?
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Brass is the hardest substance. The issue become having the correct endmills to do the job on the harder substances. I waited years before I was actually able to get one. I am not disappointed. While it has its limitations, it is just a matter of working around them. My first completed project (something to cut my teeth on) was this ROM Spaceknight.

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[RedTwoX]

Oh the possibilities. I'm quite envious

Congrats Juno. Have fun. Post lots of show off threads.

 

[Boxcar Bret]

Wow. Now I know how to make friends quick around here. How much was that? :lol

 

[propsculptor]

Any of you guys with these machines should offer your "Services",
I'm sure that RPF Members would make it worth your while.

I REALLY wish I had one of those "Toys"...

 

[Stormy320]

I have an idea of what this is and does. However, could someone give me a brief overview on what it does and how does it do it.

 

[b26354]

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I have an idea of what this is and does. However, could someone give me a brief overview on what it does and how does it do it.
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A real simple explanation would be: it's a computer controlled dremel. Stick a block of plastic/resin/machinable wax in it and it'll move the cutting tool around in 3 dimensions removing material until you're left with a model of the part . It's called SRP (subtractive rapid prototyping) as opposed to 3D printers which build up the model a layer at a time.

To build up really complex models you have to start thinking like a model kit designer though. I use mine to build mould masters out of resin (complete with pour spouts, airways and keys) so that I just need to pour silicone over the 2 halves of the master which then fit together ready for resin to be poured e.g: Machined master on the left, silicone mould on the right, cast part at bottom.

 

[juno]

Made my first "thing" machined -- the 3D model of Serenity by Sean Kennedy. This is only a one-sided piece as I didn't have enough machinable wax to do both: