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06-19-2020, 02:24 PM #4
the other thing to bear in mind is the complexity of an iris mechanism versue a standard extrusion/guillotine approach.
Three bladee, some complex gearing.
Lot to go wrong - particularly if it's being run for long periods.
Also bear in mind that 3d metal printing is EXPENSIVE !
Whereas a tube with guillotine is pretty cheap and easy to make.
Okay so you need to change out the tube to change the diameter of the sample being sliced - and I can see where an iris would be of benefit there.
I like the idea but can's see how to make it work. If the blades were all on the same plane, then they would blunt each other, ending up in a smush rather than a cut.
There is a compnay that specialises in tiny metal printed widgets who might be able to make something- wouldn't hurt to ask. Now I just need to try and remember who the hell they are !
Well that's annoying - they were at the tct in 2017 - and I did notm,ention the company name in my thread :-(
Guess I'll have to go though the last couple of years of acquired leaflets.
Actually kjust looked through the show guides :-)
Digital metal are the chaps !
https://digitalmetal.tech/
have a chat with them
Printer will print perfect...
06-14-2024, 10:44 AM in Tips, Tricks and Tech Help