10-28-2011, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by bernomatic
If we did something like that, I would suggest going with one of the larger machines.  They also have a scanner function, so you can scan an original (oop?) nosecone and copy it. They also are capable of machining metal. Still under 5,000? I think |
If a larger machine would be prohibitively expensive (which I don't know), a back-up option could be to machine larger nose cones in two or even three sections (tip-middle-base section) using the small machine, which could then be glued together.
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Originally Posted by bernomatic
Then again, the whole reason I was on this company's web page in the first place was because I was following a link for a desktop printer which prints with white ink. It's way too pricey (it prints on anything, like cell phones , wallets etc.) but as long as I'm dreaming.  |
If they have a used "floor display model" in a showroom at their company headquarters, you might be able to get it for considerably less (I got a professional 4-head VCR cheaply that way). |