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    Packing things in SVG

    Ran across this on hackaday, thought I would post it in case it would be helpful to anyone. (Warning, I am posting a link! LOL).
  2. Thread: 2 way radios

    by Mark Ross
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    Jack, Most likely it is polycarbonite or ABS...

    Jack,

    Most likely it is polycarbonite or ABS or something like that. Definitely would have to be good plastic as it has to stand up to wear and tear. I highly doubt it is anything made out of PVC.
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    The dishwashing liquid trick works on glass...

    The dishwashing liquid trick works on glass mirror quite well. But it has to be dawn brand, and only the blue stuff. The paper towel wet with water on top helps as well. However, use the cheap stuff,...
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    I wonder if they will share the plans...

    http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20151006-lexus-builds-a-drivable-paper-sedan
  5. A Delrin tutorial for those that haven't played with it yet.

    hackadaydotcom/2015/09/22/drawbacks-of-lased-delrin-and-how-to-slip-around-them/#more-167424
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    Whatever materials you can get for free and turn...

    Whatever materials you can get for free and turn into $$$ is what I would recommend.
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    Last step... Empty underwear.

    Last step...

    Empty underwear.
  8. There will be a 3D printing conference taking...

    There will be a 3D printing conference taking place in Northwest Indiana next weekend. Check out http://midwestreprapfest.org/ if you have an interest in 3D printing. It is absolutely amazing how far...
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    Anyone out there with 4' X 8' tables?

    Anybody out there using a 4' X 8' table area? I am trying to justify one if we can show that the labor savings from having to cut material down as well as being able to offer our customers larger...
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    A couple of useful links

    Not sure what the plastic is? Check this link.

    http://www.chymist.com/Polymer%20Identification.pdf

    Another good wiki link for lasering materials.
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  11. Larry, Our Objet30Pro paid for itself in one...

    Larry,

    Our Objet30Pro paid for itself in one month. We landed a huge contract for production parts when we showed our customer the prototypes that the objet made. Now, don't get me wrong, that...
  12. Here is an example of a clear part off of our...

    Here is an example of a clear part off of our Objet30 Pro after post processing.

    308293
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    We have our air nozzles set at maximum force on...

    We have our air nozzles set at maximum force on our Epilog 36 EXT's. We cut acrylic all day 5 days a week on two of them. It might sound counter intuitive, but blowing high pressure air on the area...
  14. We have a Dimension BST768 from way back and it...

    We have a Dimension BST768 from way back and it has been a workhouse. Resolution is 0.010" and it prints abs. Slow, but built like a brick chicken coop. We also have an Object 30 Pro, so yes....
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    This is what I recommend. It is actually 3 steps...

    This is what I recommend. It is actually 3 steps and we have had less material come back from our customers. Acrylic is fragile, if it is extruded it can be a testy thing. Believe it or not, it can...
  16. We cut tones of styrene on our two Epilog 36...

    We cut tones of styrene on our two Epilog 36 ext's to the point where we clean them out twice a year and the ports get damned near clogged. In the 6 years I have been working for the great company I...
  17. If anyone has an Epilog 36 EXT and wants to do...

    If anyone has an Epilog 36 EXT and wants to do the same and add a "job running and laser idle LED light" let me know.
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    Ian, You valid copy of Corel may have been...

    Ian,

    You valid copy of Corel may have been pirated and they found your key. We had the same problem at work. Corel likes to talk to the outside world, so if you put a blocking software in place,...
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    Johnathan, I believe your diagnoses may be...

    Johnathan,

    I believe your diagnoses may be spot on. We have two 36 EXT's and each one is on their own dedicated 20 amp circuit. We had a similar problem in the past and have not had it occur since...
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    Another cool link

    Sorry, but you see, I leave work and come home and to "relax" I surf the web for work related things. I am one of those "unfortunate" souls that enjoys the line of work I am in.

    Link to an acrylic...
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    Greg... Wanna sell it for a little profit?

    Greg...

    Wanna sell it for a little profit?
  22. Thread: Neat Link

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    Neat Link

    Keith,

    Sorry if we are not supposed to post links but I thought some Creekers could use this.

    http://hackaday.com/2014/04/21/using-public-data-to-make-laser-cut-maps/

    If I am violating a...
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    Bill, We are currently in 12 different markets...

    Bill,

    We are currently in 12 different markets with our lasers (yes with an s...LOL) and we have a "work with us loyalty program".

    If they stay with us we will...

    Carry safety stock of...
  24. I recommend everyone get a 10X eye loupe at a...

    I recommend everyone get a 10X eye loupe at a minimum, I also bought a deep blue USB 10X, 60X and 200X microscope to help trouble shoot things. We bake our wood before engraving which seems to help,...
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    Something interesting I just ran across

    Ink jet printing on wood. My apologies if I am not supposed to post a link or put it in the wrong area, but I come to SMC for engraving.
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