Re: Watch case prototype

From: Alejandro Mugetti (amugetti@memorybrindes.com.br)
Date: Sun Sep 28 2003 - 05:44:27 EEST


Paul-Henri,

I think than if you can machine your part, in most cases you should.
Machining gives greater accuracy, a better surface finish, and a choice of
materials.

Alejandro Mugetti
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul-Henri TINGUELY" <paulhenri@gkb.com>
To: "Vlad Dumitrescu" <doxa@optonline.net>; <rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi>
Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2003 6:03 PM
Subject: Re: Watch case prototype

> Hello Vlad,
>
>
> If you need accuracy, and casting, continue to use the Solidscape wax
> process for watch case and band, especially if you have inside details,
> the result is nice.
>
> --
> Avec mes meilleures salutations
> With My best regards
>
> Paul-Henri Tinguely
>
> Altair Consulting Geneva Switzerland
>
> +41 (0) 79 206 70 35
>
> http://www.altair-consulting.com
>
>
> Vlad Dumitrescu wrote:
>
> > I'm interested in finding options for prototyping a small part, a
jewelry
> > watch case created as a 3d in Cobalt (Ashlar). The shape is fairly
simple
> > but has small details, rounds, chamfer, or small 0.35mm steps that need
to
> > be well reproduced. It can be CNC out of stainless steel or brass or any
> > other material or technique that will produce a prototype that can be
> > polished and have a polished metallic finish. In the past I used Sanders
wax
> > prototypes and then cast them in silver, but I'm interested in other
> > alternative solutions. I can post a 3d of tha case if necessary.
> > Vlad Dumitrescu
> > Perspective Inc, Nyack, NY USA
> >
> >
> >
> > .
> >
> >
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