[Jewelry making - Article 00042] - Re: [Orchid] CAD/CAM stuff

[Jeffrey Everett]

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>       While doing research before buying my 3-D milling system, I had
>     a conversation with someone representing a Rapid Prototypeing
>     system. The conversation eventually got around to the actual cost
>     of operating/maintaining such a system.  He said that it would not
>     be unreasonable to expect to spend $1000+ a month for maintenance
>     on these machines for replacement injectors, heating elements, etc.
>     Just wondering if these machines have become more durable over the
>     past 5 years. 

    I recently researched the RP possibilities with SolidScape
    machines... What I was told is that the jets are guaranteed for 6
    months, and may need replacing after that, but could possibly last
    one year or more depending on usage. The jets cost $1000 each. If
    care is taken with the machine, heated lines etc should not need
    replacement. So the estimated maintenance for hardware is only about
    $4000/year or less. If you look at keeping a service contract, that
    runs about $6000/year, and jets etc are replaced without other cost.
    So, $500/mo seems about tops for maintenance. 

Jeffrey Everett



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