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Nice work! What are you modeling in? Any in-flight beta units of with video? Once you're considering a couple of beta units you might consider RTV molding.
by natewevans 11y ago
Nice work! What are you modeling in? Any in-flight beta units of with video? Once you're considering a couple of beta units you might consider RTV molding.
- x0054 11y agoI am modeling in AutoCAD for Mac, which is quite annoying, because, by comparison to the Windows copy, the Mac copy lacks proper materials facility and a lot of other features. Even basic stuff, such as Copy to Layer. But oh well, such is life. AutoCAD is what I know :) No beta units yet. My previous source for carbon fiber CNC production is out of that business. We just acquired an X-Carve CNC machine, so I'll be starting on cutting the frames as soon as the holidays are over. I have a previous design which has a similar layout, but this should be lighter, and about 25% more thrust, so it will be very fun. As for RTV, I have to research that. I really like the toughness and finish of the nylon parts from Shapeways, but the price point for them is insane. It's fine for prototypes, but for production I would love to do injection nylon plastic. I never done anything like that though, so it will be interesting to research and do.
- rebootthesystem 11y agoBe VERY CAREFUL cutting carbon fiber on a router. You do not want that stuff in your lungs, eyes or electronics.
- x0054 11y agoYeah, I am. I am designing a vacuum system for the X-Casrve CNC. CF dust is really bad for electronics and your health, as you mentioned it. My vacuum will have a filter and outlet to the outside.