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I mention this because I think I see a revolution coming (laser cut steel sheet) for robotics, 3d printer designs, etc as the manufacturing costs will be so low
by jonnycowboy 11y ago
I mention this because I think I see a revolution coming (laser cut steel sheet) for robotics, 3d printer designs, etc as the manufacturing costs will be so low it does not make sense to buy the raw materials and mill/drill yourself.
- jimant 11y agoIn case you are looking for a job, you're hired! haha.. Remarkable comment.... PCB stencil service is something we'll have to try out with the engraving machines - the laser cutters are too powerful for such thin sheets. The max. standard dimensions might be soon changed. (we can already provide larger parts in custom applications)
- pjc50 11y agoIf you do do a PCB stencil service, it would probably make commercial sense to partner with a PCB house both for tech tips and lead generation.
- jimant 11y agoadditionally, I personally believe that what you say is absolutely correct. From a manufacturer's point of view, costs can be low. It's demand + optimisation that keeps them low.
- jonnycowboy 11y agoAgreed, most people default to 3D printing. I think that's OK for brackets or joints but cut steel is so much more appropriate for anything larger. The only thing holding it back is the bending operation, even 1.5mm is difficult to bend by hand with a "real" bender. Most people would not be able to do that operation at home. Solutions?
- jimant 11y agoReally, you are hired! There is a massive CNC bender at the shop (for custom orders). Do you think we should "onlinify" it too? (is that even a word?)
- jonnycowboy 11y agoToo many variables to control and you wouldn't be able to offer free shipping anymore.... you'd have to offer a single bend radius and only 30, 45, 60 and 90 degree angles...
- jimant 11y agoyes - and add the margins that have to be left, I believe it's too complex to be still easy to use. But it's something that's worth exploring.