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First Cut prototype

I’ve heard some bad things about First Cut. Some complained about the poor tolerances, others that First Cut won’t tap holes (UPDATE: they tap holes for $2 a pop!), still others complaining about maximum part size. They’re right, each one of them. But if you’re willing to accept tolerances of ±0.005 (give or take) and tap [...]

Tagged as: CNC, machining, prototyping

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CNC Motorcycle Helmet

This ridiculous video made the rounds on some forums a while back, I was just reminded of it today. It’s a motorcycle helmet CNC ripped out of an aluminum billet.

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design guide: memory foam manufacturing

Designing with polyurethane memory foam (a.k.a viscoelastic foam, a.k.a tempurpedic foam) is different. It’s not as conventional or dimensionally stable as plastics or metals, but when it comes to comfort, it can’t be beat. So how do you do it? How much does it cost?

Tagged as: CNC, Injection Molding, RIM

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