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To: Centurion2000
I can see all kinds of applications for this stuff.

Computers and solid modelling softwares are used to drive 3D prototype part generators by 'sputtering' a polymer material thru controlled jets.
IMO, it looks like it would be possible to do the same with this 'Liquidmetal' and actually produce a working, useable part. No expensive molds or tooling for low volume parts.

42 posted on 07/06/2002 11:51:05 AM PDT by CWRWinger
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To: CWRWinger
Computers and solid modelling softwares are used to drive 3D prototype part generators by 'sputtering' a polymer material thru controlled jets.

I'm not very familiar with this technique. The only prototyping I've seen along these lines involved using UV sensitive photopolymer resins. I suppose it is a rather "cool" application of high technology. But the parts are brittle and have a tendency to wrap. I'd rather have a prototype made out of a truly functional production material.

Who knows? Maybe this "liquidmetal" and "sputtering" are a step in the right direction. But for now, I'm gonna categorize it as "potentially interesting stuff to tinker with", but niche unknown without further information.

45 posted on 07/06/2002 12:11:17 PM PDT by Willie Green
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