new fab machine

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Originally Posted by ironworks

All info from the scanner should carry over to any design program, the plastic printer is just a way of checking to make sure it is exactly what you want before you spend the time machining expensive materials.


Rodger

Roger,

You are exactly right. My Solidworks dealer is also a Dimension printer and Next Engine scanner dealer. I can get you info if you need it. For what it's worth, they said there are some pretty significant limitations to the scanner. I have a pretty good relationship with my tech guy and he gives me the straight scoop unlike the salesmen. It's been a while since we talked about it, but if you're interested I will find out. He however said the printers are absolutely amazing. I just can't figure out how to justify my Engineering group getting one. I'm still working on it.

Later,