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There is a significant set of open source technologies that enables rapid prototyping to take place in local workshops. Combine 3D printing with low-cost metal casting, and follow with machining using a computer controlled Multimachine, and you have the capacity to make rapid prototypes and products from metal. | There is a significant set of open source technologies that enables rapid prototyping to take place in local workshops. Combine [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing 3D printing] with low-cost metal casting, and follow with machining using a computer controlled Multimachine, and you have the capacity to make rapid prototypes and products from metal. | ||
*[http://reprap.org/bin/view/Main/WebHome RepRap] - open source 3D Printer - has just achieved self-replication | *[http://reprap.org/bin/view/Main/WebHome RepRap] - open source 3D Printer - has just achieved self-replication | ||
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Such a project is interesting from the standpoint of localized production in the context of the global economy - for creating significant wealth in local economies. | Such a project is interesting from the standpoint of localized production in the context of the global economy - for creating significant wealth in local economies. | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:02, 15 January 2019
Introduction
There is a significant set of open source technologies that enables rapid prototyping to take place in local workshops. Combine 3D printing with low-cost metal casting, and follow with machining using a computer controlled Multimachine, and you have the capacity to make rapid prototypes and products from metal.
- RepRap - open source 3D Printer - has just achieved self-replication
- Small-scale metal casting technology is readily available.
- In particular, a waste oil burner such as the Babington burner may be utilized as the heat source.
- Multimachine - an open source multipurpose machining tool is available.
The interesting part is that the budget is $500 for RepRap, $200 for the casting equipment, and $1500 for a Multimachine with CNC control added. Using available knowhow, this can be put together in a small workshop for a total of about $2200 - for full, computer controlled rapid fabrication. Designs may be downloaded from the internet, and local production can take place based on global design.
Such a project is interesting from the standpoint of localized production in the context of the global economy - for creating significant wealth in local economies.