Reproduction Cartridge Cases

Andrew Ryals wrote:
> Blimey I have opened a real can of worms!!!! Yes im in the UK. The
> process works by first scanning any object you want with a seperate
> scanner which can be saved out and edited in a cad/cam package. When
> you are happy with the end product you save it and then load it into
> the milling software, which controls a seperate milling machine. So the
> laser and milling system are seperate machinery. And yes you could
> produce a Lightpen and a new controller case if you wanted!

I'm very surprised that a case milled out of a solid block of plastic
will have a competitive price to a mass produced injection molded case.
But if you can pull this off, my hat's off to you.

Also note on clear cases. Clarity of an object is only partially
contributed to the clear material it is made from. The other important
factor is the smoothness of its surfaces. Milled (unpolished) surfaces
will be opaque (just like piece of etched glass). Polishing the
surfaces would make it more transparent. If the milled surface is
smooth enough, spraying the case with a clear lacquer would also
increase transparency by filling in all the machining marks.

Peteski

Peteski

>
> I'm very surprised that a case milled out of a solid block of plastic
> will have a competitive price to a mass produced injection molded case.
> But if you can pull this off, my hat's off to you.
>

THANKS I'LL TRY MY BEST!

> Also note on clear cases. Clarity of an object is only partially
> contributed to the clear material it is made from. The other important
> factor is the smoothness of its surfaces. Milled (unpolished) surfaces
> will be opaque (just like piece of etched glass). Polishing the
> surfaces would make it more transparent. If the milled surface is
> smooth enough, spraying the case with a clear lacquer would also
> increase transparency by filling in all the machining marks.
>
> Peteski
>
> Peteski

THANKS PETESKI FOR THE ADDED TIP REGARDING IMPROVING THE FINISHING
QUALITY!