From: Steven Adler \( A3DM \) (adler@a3dm.com)
Date: Mon Feb 11 2002 - 20:25:36 EET
Carl and Chang
I have had some luck in maintaining current density by using an anode and
cathode of the same CAD surface. This reduces the deposition variances
considerably. There are also other metalizing methods using Physical Vapor
Deposition that are more effective than paint. FYI
Steven Adler CEO
Automated 3D Modeling
adler@a3dm.com
www.a3dm.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carl Dekker" <dekker@met-l-flo.com>
To: "Chang-Shik Min" <mcs9413@hotmail.com>; <rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi>
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2002 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: Metal Deposition of Direct-AIM Tool
> Chang,
>
> Our results have been from electroplating after applying a silver spray
for
> conductivity. We have noticed an uneven buildup of metal on the sl part
due
> to the nature of the process. This build up caused undercuts close to the
> face of the tool while not generating full coverage in the depth of the
> tool.
>
> Hope it helps. Good luck.
>
> Carl Dekker
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chang-Shik Min" <mcs9413@hotmail.com>
> To: <rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi>
> Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 5:45 PM
> Subject: Metal Deposition of Direct-AIM Tool
>
>
> >
> > Dear highly-experienced RP&T professionals:
> >
> > Hello...how are you doing ?
> > As a research engineer of Rapid Tooling,I have been trying Direct AIM
tool
> > so many times using my SLA machines in house since 1996,thinking this
> would
> > be an alternative for the very short run or cheaper/faster tooling for
> > simple parts.
> > >From my experience,I think it seemed not too bad for concept tooling of
> only
> > simply shaped parts( under 30 shots or so),but I need a bit more parts
and
> > more complex part from the tool.
> > To be frank with you,I have applied some surface treatments such as Ni
> > plating and copper deposition to this tool,but...
> > I have heard through grapevine,but there seems to be a company who is
very
> > much
> > specialized in Chrome/Nickel LTVD(Low Temp. Vapor Deposition) of SLA
> parts.
> > Is there anyone who happens to know of this company or has some other
> > opinions
> > on my approach ?
> > Your precious opinion would be greatly appreciated.
> > TIA
> >
> >
> >
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