Any Pressure Vessel Modelers around anymore?
Any Pressure Vessel Modelers around anymore?
(OP)
Our company is going to start doing trade shows and one of the ideas that we had was to lug around a model(s) of some of the main items we manufacture. I know in the good old days, when I'd go to my dad's office at Fluor, they had guys dedicated to making plastic models of the plants they were designing. With the advent of 3d modeling on your screen, this art has kind of gone by the wayside. Does anybody know of a company that still makes models? I know they must exist, because in the lobby of one of my clients, they have some really nice models of fcc units and such. Any leads would be appreciated!





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RE: Any Pressure Vessel Modelers around anymore?
Why not contact them now and see if one of their offices still has the capability.
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pennpiper: Mid 70's I'd go to my dad's office off Braeswood in Houston, then Sugarland. I've talked to some one of the main mechanical guys there that's been there since early 70s and he stated they did most if not all of their modeling on computers now.
There must still be a handful of guys still doing this.
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www.2scale.com
www.searails.com
If anybody else comes up with something, please post it!
THANKS ALL!
RE: Any Pressure Vessel Modelers around anymore?
Know what you mean.. when I first started in this business in 88, I worked for Fluor. I remember seeing the models they were building for their projects. It was great. There is nothing like seeing a real object to get a sense of space and dimensions. Anyway, there are no more mainstream model builders for petrochemical plants. I suggest you contact an architectural model firm in your area to help you with your need. My friend works for one in Vancouver and I know for sure they can do this. Good luck.
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Depending on the extent of what you need, a hobbyist may be able to help out. Call a hobby shop?
It would probably be pricey, but if you have 3D CAD models already a rapid prototype might be an option.
Good luck, keep us updated.
Mike
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http://www.technical-models.co.uk/
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Do a search in the Company Directory of APMM https://www.modelmakers.org
Here are some that might be applicable to your case...
http://www.coleman-associates.com/
http://www.modelbuilders.net/
http://www.3-dtechnicalservices.com/
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David
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