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To: EXCH54FE
With this type of 3D Milling Machine you can Mill aluminum and brass. So how long before we can make hard metal gun parts?

The MDX-20 is the culmination of over ten years of innovative product development in scanning and milling by Roland engineers. Utilizing innovative Roland Active Piezo Sensor (R.A.P.S.) technology, the MDX-20 is a precision 3D scanner, capable of scanning objects at 4 to 15 mm per second with a resolution of up to 0.002” (0.05mm). Replacing the sensor unit with the spindle turns the MDX-20 into a powerful CNC mill capable of cutting light metals, including aluminum and brass.

14 posted on 02/02/2013 9:13:02 AM PST by EXCH54FE (Hurricane 416)
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To: EXCH54FE

The Roland stuff is pretty much bottom of the line compared to other tech available today. My company has an MDX-40 that we use a lot, but it is only good for relatively small part in relatively soft materials. Useful as heck, though.

QU-BD has a 3D printer/mill that will do additive fabbing (deposition) and subtractive fabbing (standard milling) under development. Their target is to hit about $2700 for a unit that does both. The milling side is specced to handle stainless steels.

http://store.qu-bd.com/product.php?id_product=45


37 posted on 02/02/2013 12:23:47 PM PST by Wonder Warthog
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