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mrbazil2k
How many parts does the Al-Case consists of ?
- I still don't know exactly, as I will start the redesign not before 100 preoders are reached. But I aready had a look at the CAD-models and do not see any severe problems.
Are the shoulder buttons made of Aluminium as well ?
- I will have a look at these. But probably no (or we sell them as an extra item)
Did you redesign the CAD-Models yourself ?
- Yes, I do.
Whats the weight of the Al-Case you are aiming for ?
- As I did not start the redesign, I do not know. At many places it will be much thicker than the plastic case as I try to keep machining time low.
Whats the minimum thickness of the Aluminium case you are planning so far ?
- depending on the inner space needed, I will try not to have less than 2 mm anywhere
Can you tell me the brand and type of 5-axis milling machine you mentioned before ?
- SPINNER U5-1520 compact. Extras: Chip conveyor, Heidenhain glass scales on all axis, high performance software package (Siemens Shop-mill).
Whats the cost per hour of that machinery ?
- around 80 Euro plus Tax
You have already a prototype of a milled Al-Case in front of you ?
- No (see above).
How many years of CAD/CAM experience can you refer to?
- I started CAD construction in around 1990: "Auto-Sketch", later I had Auto-CAD LT, then CADdy++ and now SolidEdge. Also I worked with EAGLE (since 1995) and ELCAD.
And which software-knowledge are we talking about ?
- We are using "SolidEdge ST5 Premium" right now, plus the usual Office software.
- If you mean CNC programming: ISO, Siemens Shopmill and Heidenhain Manual Plus.
- If you mean programming: I have finished successful projects in embedded Assembler, ANSI C, C++, Pascal, and different SPS programming languages.
You are going to mill the parts yourself ?
- Yes.
You ever stood in front of a milling machine ?
- Yes. I had my first turning lathe and milling machine bought in 1988. I got my first CNC in 1999 (a DMC 63V)
When did you graduate from TU-Karlsruhe ?
- My diploma document bears the date "December 31st, 1997"
What happens if the production costs exceed the collected amount of preorder money ?
- I will be unhappy
And for everyone in doubt: I know the history of the Pandora project. That's why I won't get a penny before Evil Dragon has checked and approved the cases. The prepaid money is conducted by EvilDragon alone.
Does this answer your questions?