[chbot] How do I cast a Robotic Finger?

[Wes Edwards]

This place has everything you need for the job.  They are also very helpful
and will help you select the right materials (hardness, skin-safe etc) for
your needs.  Give them a call.  They are based in Auckland.
http://www.topmark.co.nz/

 

If you don't need something realistic perhaps some Polymorph plastic might
be easier.
http://www.mindkits.co.nz/store/prototyping/100gm-polymorph-moldable-plastic

 

Wes

 

From: chchrobotics-bounces at lists.linuxnut.co.nz
[mailto:chchrobotics-bounces at lists.linuxnut.co.nz] On Behalf Of Pieter Britz
Sent: Tuesday, 5 July 2011 8:01 p.m.
To: Christchurch Robotics
Subject: Re: [chbot] How do I cast a Robotic Finger?

 

hmmm... Richard,
do you just need a robotic finger or a whole hand?
Will the finger just point or must it be able to bend?
must the finger have traction, e.g. be able to grip something, rubbery or
smooth service?

A hand from a fashion store figurine might work too.
Cheers,
Pieter Britz.

On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 6:38 PM, Carl Ranson <carl.ranson at gmail.com> wrote:


Do you need a realistic texture etc? 
You might be able to use thermo-plastic if not. 


On 4/07/2011 11:03 p.m., Richard Jones wrote: 

Does anyone have any suggestions for how to cast a robotic finger? I recall
Charles Fimm and Kay coming up with suggestions for taking moulds of body
parts at past meetings. I would like to create a somewhat realistic looking
index finger. I'm just wondering where I could get the moulding ingredients
from locally, and how to go about the process?

Richard

 
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