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Date: Thu, 05 May 2011 19:24:05 -0500
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Now that's exciting. More info please.

Charlie

On 5/5/2011 2:24 PM, Pat Panzera wrote:
> I've just handled three printed plastic propeller blades.
>
> One just as it came from the printer, the other wrapped in carbon
> fiber and the third nickel plated.
>
>
>
> On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 12:03 PM, Roger Robertson
> <rrrob3572@sbcglobal.net>  wrote:
>> Charlie,
>> Some of the new laser printers use a powdered metal to print the part.
>> Anything from plastic to titanium.  Neat idea for a limited supply parts
>> store and the prices aren't as bad as you think.
>> Roger Robertson
>>
>> On 5/5/2011 1:53 PM, Charlie England wrote:
>>
>> I'm excited to see all the activity on the accessory cover/adapter plate,&
>> don't want to divert any attention. But Ed's post several days ago
>> describing how he made his intake manifold triggered a thought that might
>> need to go on the shelf for next action.
>>
>> The original idea that started all this was an intake manifold. My intent is
>> to use a very simple manifold similar to Tracy's Otter manifold, but for
>> those who need a more complex layout, what about this:  If Jarrett, or
>> anyone else on here, has access to one of the new '3D printers', doing a
>> manifold should be a piece of cake for anyone with CAD skills (it ain't
>> me...). Apparently, there are 3D printers that can use all manner of
>> materials now. I wonder if you could 'grow' an aluminum or other
>> light/strong/chemical resistant manifold directly in the printer. Something
>> similar to the plastic coiled tube manifolds on new V8's comes to mind.
>>
>> OK, back under my rock....
>>
>> Charlie
>>
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