evilmadscientist.com— Our three dimensional fabricator is now fully operational and we have used it to print several large, low-resolution, objects out of pure sugar.
May 9, 2007View in Crawl 4
Laser idea is impractical. First of all, sugar's a white crystal. It reflects and refracts most of the light. More energy would be required to start the process. On top of that, once sugar melts it darkens, and becomes more sensitive to light. So instead of melting the raw material you are more likely to affect the sections of the model that have already been molded. If you are only using a laser to melt the sugar before it is applied, then why not use a conventional coil heater, save money and energy? Relatively cheap laser? Relative to what, an outrageously expensive laser? How cheap is a relatively cheap laser? Also, why powdered sugar? What qualities does it possess that makes it a superior alternative?
Any plans for CAT scan image import? Creating a copy of your own skull out of sugar would be awesome! You could also give sugar hearts for valentines. On second thought...
bestenemyMay 10, 2007
Laser idea is impractical. First of all, sugar's a white crystal. It reflects and refracts most of the light. More energy would be required to start the process. On top of that, once sugar melts it darkens, and becomes more sensitive to light. So instead of melting the raw material you are more likely to affect the sections of the model that have already been molded. If you are only using a laser to melt the sugar before it is applied, then why not use a conventional coil heater, save money and energy? Relatively cheap laser? Relative to what, an outrageously expensive laser? How cheap is a relatively cheap laser? Also, why powdered sugar? What qualities does it possess that makes it a superior alternative?
Closed AccountMay 10, 2007
that could make a killer dildo that would even simulate lubricant as the sugar melts.
samiyamMay 10, 2007
Any plans for CAT scan image import? Creating a copy of your own skull out of sugar would be awesome! You could also give sugar hearts for valentines. On second thought...
davidroolsMay 10, 2007
rapid snackotyping FTW
conchubharMay 10, 2007
That is very neat. I like how they even use 1930's jailbirds to scoop off the extra sugar to save even more money.
antdudeMay 10, 2007
And then?
hippypaulMay 18, 2007
A killer science project - i sent a link to all my young geek friends
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