RE: [rp-ml] Automated Parting Software

From: Warner, Pat <Pat.Warner_at_uk.renaultf1.com>
Date: Wed Apr 23 2008 - 02:36:25 EEST

Hi Jonathan

Magics has an additional module that can calculate the parting line automatically.

http://www.materialise.com/materialise/view/en/1358843-Tooling.html

As for the wax, it has been tried before with some success.

Regards

Pat

John Eric Voltin
Mechanical Engineer
Agile Technology
512-633-0394

> Is there such a thing as "automated parting software"?
>
> I'm wondering if it is possible to have a rp mold fabricated - of a
> relatively faceted file with multiple angles of relief - that I could
> then use for pouring wax for investment casting. The idea being that I
> could wire it together and the software would assist/control the
> geometry of these individual parts.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Jonathan
>
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