[TriEmbed] Large Format Laser Cutting Needed

[Adam Haile]

Hmm...both interesting options. I'll have to look into it... had not
thought of either. Been looking into foam core, but having trouble finding
anything bigger than 30" (I need 40", 1m) at least... even that seems to
add up quick when I can find it :P

On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 1:05 PM, Glen Smith <mrglenasmith at gmail.com> wrote:

> Adam,
>
> Have you looked into getting them die cut? I don't know what the setup
> costs would be.
>
> The other thought I had was making a negative mold around 50x50 cm, then
> casting them with something. Even using a can of Great Stuff spray foam
> might work if you can figure out a mold release method. Lowes has 4'x8'x2"
> thick insulating foam board for about $35 which could be used to make the
> mold by cutting appropriately angled slots centered every 40mm in both the
> X and Y. I think this method would be more sturdy than the paper/cardstock,
> and depending on how you assemble it, might be able to be dis-assembled for
> transport.
>
> Glen
>
> On Sat, Jun 6, 2015, 12:43 PM Adam Haile <email at adamhaile.net> wrote:
>
>> John,
>> I need 50 of the file attached file from the original message on white
>> cardstock. Pololu quoted $450. Think I may have to go a diff route :P
>> On Jun 6, 2015 12:26 PM, "Jon Wolfe" <jonjwolfe at anibit.com> wrote:
>>
>>>  Thanks Paul!
>>>
>>> Adam and I discussed this earlier. My cutting area is 20x12. I can also
>>> remove the bottom to fit larger pieces, but I can still only cut within the
>>> cutting area.
>>>
>>> My rates are a little bit lower than Pololu's, but depending on the
>>> complexity, the price can still add up. The laser tube has a limited life,
>>> like a lightbulb, so that is why rates are base on how much work the laser
>>> has to do.
>>>
>>> --Jon
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 2015-06-05 20:56, The MacDougals via TriEmbed wrote:
>>>
>>>  Anibit.com has a laser cutting service.
>>>
>>> https://anibit.com/content/laser-cutting-services
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> You could probably get free delivery to Centennial Campus on the second
>>> Monday of the month J
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ---> Paul
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *From:* TriEmbed [mailto:triembed-bounces at triembed.org] *On Behalf Of *Glen
>>> Smith via TriEmbed
>>> *Sent:* Friday, June 05, 2015 8:52 AM
>>> *To:* Adam Haile; Shane Trent
>>> *Cc:* triembed at triembed.org
>>> *Subject:* Re: [TriEmbed] Large Format Laser Cutting Needed
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Would Touchstone 3D on Maynard have a larger format laser cutter? I
>>> can't remember the gentleman's name but he did a really cool talk at one of
>>> our meetings not too long ago.
>>>
>>> Glen
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jun 5, 2015 at 8:16 AM Adam Haile via TriEmbed <
>>> triembed at triembed.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>  LOL... thanks, that's what I finally did. Just entered the desired
>>> (100lb cardstock) in their "other material" field. Will see what they say.
>>>
>>> My main concern is going to be price I think... they quote ~$2.50/min of
>>> cutting time and unless they've got some blazing fast lasers, I'm going to
>>> guess that I'll blow through my (already blown through) budget :P I may
>>> just have to break down and do what I've done with the rest of the
>>> project... spend many nights laboriously fabricating things by hand :P
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jun 5, 2015 at 8:12 AM, Shane Trent <shanedtrent at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Now my turn!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Adam,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I just remembered that the RMS laser can open for sheet feeding so you
>>> can do long pieces but would still be limited to 35" width.  And you would
>>> have to index your stock between cuts but that is not much of a challenge.
>>> Let me know what you think of Pololu's service. I love those guys but have
>>> never used their laser service.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Contact Pololu and ask them about card-stock or thin pressboard. I take
>>> it they are flexible about letting you drop-ship material to them or have
>>> them order it if you need a material they do not stock.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Shane
>>>
>>>
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>>>
>>> Jon Wolfe
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