Waag Society Fablab Amsterdam

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In this project we aim to cast a box consisting of 2 materials: a hard inside to keep electronics in place, and a soft outside to make it shock proof.

First we will cast the epoxy inside of the box, using 2 molds. Then we cast an extra layer of vitaflex rubber on top for the soft outside. For the whole process the laser cutter and the shopbot are needed, and the toolset for moulding and casting.The process consists of the following steps:

1. design of the moulds in Rhino: one mould for the core; one for the epoxy shape; one for the vitaflex layer

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Learning from our previous mistakes is a big part of rapid prototyping, so once again we went to improve the tracks for our track system.
We didn't change much about the model, although we took extra care on feeding it to the shop-bot computer.

What we did change was the material in which we would carve the model for the mould. This time we used machinable wax.
To get the whole mould in one go we needed to melt down some wax bars, and pour it into a container with the size of the bar that we needed.

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RepRap Masterclass | Fabmoment #2
22th of September, 2009

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Non-verbal, implicit forms of communication are essential in keeping intimate relationships.

The project named Scottie researches the possibilities of using information and communication technology to create virtual immediacy between long-stay absentees and their primary social contact group.

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For my tuned classic motorbike I needed a custom made intake manifold. I started off measuring the length and angle needed for the part, then created it in a 3D application 

http://www.formx.nl

Supplier of casting and molding materials, such as the -flex line materials.
Real good stuff for casting rubber moulds.

KNSM-Laan 810
1019 LT Amsterdam 
Postadres: Levantkade 271
1019
MH Amsterdam