On Sep 12, 2013, at 10:37, Kirk Wallace <kwall...@wallacecompany.com> wrote:
> On 09/12/2013 06:49 AM, Viesturs Lācis wrote: >> 2013/9/12 Kirk Wallace <kwall...@wallacecompany.com> >> >>> On 09/12/2013 06:25 AM, andy pugh wrote: >>>> http://youtu.be/sGNesS8vo4M >>>> >>>> I am pretty impressed >>> >>> This will give the GGG machines something more than Yoda to print.:) >> >> What is GGG and Yoda? > > GGG = Glorified Glue Gun or 3D printer > > Yoda = http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:14104 > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoda > > I'm not really trying to make fun of 3D printers. I think they are at an > awkward place in development. Perhaps, but they do have uses. Besides, even the professional level systems have some frustrating limits: None of these technologies provide machined part quality surface finishes or dimensional tolerances. I happily use both professional systems and a Solidoodle for a variety of parts. They are invaluable when used appropriately and, with a modest amount of post machining, the parts they produce are extremely functional. > -- > Kirk Wallace > http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ > http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/ N. Christopher ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ How ServiceNow helps IT people transform IT departments: 1. Consolidate legacy IT systems to a single system of record for IT 2. Standardize and globalize service processes across IT 3. Implement zero-touch automation to replace manual, redundant tasks http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=51271111&iu=/4140/ostg.clktrk _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
