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Re:Show HN: Lasergist.com – Your custom design in pure, lase... by jonnycowboy on Monday December 07, 2015 @04:39PM (#10692918)
I mention this because I think I see a revolution coming (laser cut steel sheet) for robotics, 3d printer designs, etc as the manufacturing costs will be so low it does not make sense to buy the raw materials and mill/drill yourself.
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Re:Show HN: Lasergist.com – Your custom design in pure, lase... by jimant on Monday December 07, 2015 @04:47PM (#10692976)
In case you are looking for a job, you're hired! haha.. Remarkable comment....

PCB stencil service is something we'll have to try out with the engraving machines - the laser cutters are too powerful for such thin sheets. The max. standard dimensions might be soon changed. (we can already provide larger parts in custom applications)

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Re:Show HN: Lasergist.com – Your custom design in pure, lase... by pjc50 on Tuesday December 08, 2015 @06:09AM (#10695758)
If you do do a PCB stencil service, it would probably make commercial sense to partner with a PCB house both for tech tips and lead generation.
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Re:Show HN: Lasergist.com – Your custom design in pure, lase... by jimant on Monday December 07, 2015 @04:49PM (#10692988)
additionally, I personally believe that what you say is absolutely correct. From a manufacturer's point of view, costs can be low. It's demand + optimisation that keeps them low.
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Re:Show HN: Lasergist.com – Your custom design in pure, lase... by jonnycowboy on Monday December 07, 2015 @04:53PM (#10693018)
Agreed, most people default to 3D printing. I think that's OK for brackets or joints but cut steel is so much more appropriate for anything larger.

The only thing holding it back is the bending operation, even 1.5mm is difficult to bend by hand with a "real" bender. Most people would not be able to do that operation at home. Solutions?

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Re:Show HN: Lasergist.com – Your custom design in pure, lase... by jimant on Monday December 07, 2015 @05:28PM (#10693253)
Really, you are hired! There is a massive CNC bender at the shop (for custom orders). Do you think we should "onlinify" it too? (is that even a word?)
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Re:Show HN: Lasergist.com – Your custom design in pure, lase... by jonnycowboy on Monday December 07, 2015 @06:38PM (#10693653)
Too many variables to control and you wouldn't be able to offer free shipping anymore.... you'd have to offer a single bend radius and only 30, 45, 60 and 90 degree angles...
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Re:Show HN: Lasergist.com – Your custom design in pure, lase... by jimant on Tuesday December 08, 2015 @02:39AM (#10695271)
yes - and add the margins that have to be left, I believe it's too complex to be still easy to use. But it's something that's worth exploring.
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