RE: [RCSE] molds and CNC router requirements

Hi, This is a little off topic but I find it useful to determine your goals before you start a project like this. Being in the business of composite manufacturing and consulting for about 17 years I might be able to help a little. First you need to establish: * Do you want a molded model? * Do yo

Re: [RCSE] molds and CNC router requirements

At 09:17 PM 9/28/00 +0800, Aaron Coffey wrote: >Are there any sites dealing with making a router? http://www.delago.de/ariane/EHome.htm Ralph Weaver "Life is deep and simple, and what our society Fishers, IN gives us is shallow and complicated." USA

RE: [RCSE] molds and CNC router requirements

--- Original Message --- "Aaron Coffey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Wrote on Thu, 28 Sep 2000 21:17:27 +0800 -- Is a 3 or 5 axis CNC router used to mill wing molds? What is considered acceptable accuracy in the mold? .5, 1, 1.5, or 2 thousandths of an inch? Are there any sites deali

RE: [RCSE] molds and CNC router requirements

--- Original Message --- "Aaron Coffey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Wrote on Thu, 28 Sep 2000 21:17:27 +0800 -- Is a 3 or 5 axis CNC router used to mill wing molds? What is considered acceptable accuracy in the mold? .5, 1, 1.5, or 2 thousandths of an inch? Are there any sites deali

Re: [RCSE] molds and CNC router requirements

Aaron, There are several online web page areas for making your own home CNC machine. They sell the lead screws, ball screws, motors, steppers (or servos), and control circuts. Some even sell shareware computer software! It is still expensive when all and done, probably on the terms of $2500