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1 posted on 08/21/2017 4:41:09 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
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When safe and reliable rifle barrels can be printed, I’ll need to be getting one.


2 posted on 08/21/2017 4:54:37 PM PDT by JamesP81 (The DNC poses a greater threat to my liberty than terrorists, China, and Russia. Combined.)
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GE and Seimen’s/Westinghouse have been 3D printing gas turbine blades and parts for years.


3 posted on 08/21/2017 4:59:08 PM PDT by P8riot (I carry a gun because I can't carry a cop.)
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They will get cheaper over time, especially once you get 3D printers making 3D printers.


4 posted on 08/21/2017 5:02:25 PM PDT by SauronOfMordor (Socialists want YOUR wealth redistributed, never THEIRS!)
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Accuracy, repeatability, surface texture and conductivity are the main characteristics my industry’s demand - satcom. We spend massive amounts of money producing extremely complex precision machined, brazed then post machined waveguide assemblies.


5 posted on 08/21/2017 5:08:28 PM PDT by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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