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rotational moulding DIY machine


the rotational moulding D.I.Y machine built from scrap materials

design students andrew duffy, craig tyler and edward harrison from the university of rochester
constructed a minature rotational moulding machine.

the D.I.Y rotation moulding machine was built to replicate the industrial process
to help further understand its possibilities. it was built at no cost from scrap materials
and simply powered by a cordless drill. with the use of cold setting bio resins, hollow
plastic products are created.


inserting mould


ready for rotation


the machine in action


products created through the D.I.Y rotation moulding machine


ridhika db
08.03.09  
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Super stupendous Rochester! Great video production too.
David Radovanovic   08.03.09
what about the cost of man hours and not to mention there educations.... badooooosh....
smoking gun   08.03.09
hey smoking gun, did you ever even go to school? this is an awesome way to spend your time - learnig how to do it yourself.
- a teacher   08.03.09
Hi smoking Gun,

Just to let you know this was done as a side project whilst at university not part of the degree. It was just a fun thing to do and it actually taught us a lot along the way!

As for man hours.... Time flies when you're having fun
Andrew Duffy   08.03.09
i never knew it could be so simple, fantastic work! i want to make one now.
Dirk   08.03.09
excellent machine and the images are great!
ColinSchnauzer   08.04.09
bravi !!!!
yuki   08.04.09
I'm translating your post to brazillian portugueseand posting on my blog, ok? If there is a problem with that, please leave a comment on Materiais Aplicados
Eduardo Fonseca   08.21.09
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