06-06-2010, 08:12 PM
Makerbot's machine is an amusing concept at most. The resolution is MISERABLE, and cannot even be considered for model railroad use. Even the machine Shapeways uses leaves a lot to be desired. If you want "ready to paint" parts, you will need to output on a Viper or other high resolution machine.
But solid modeling and rapid prototyping are definitely cool. Almost every commercial model available is made on the computer now, and the injection molding dies are then cut on CNC equipment.
Chris
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But solid modeling and rapid prototyping are definitely cool. Almost every commercial model available is made on the computer now, and the injection molding dies are then cut on CNC equipment.
Chris
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