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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I ca’t get my head around printing things made of metal. Cnc machining, plasma or water cutting sure. Not printing.


3 posted on 12/24/2013 10:35:23 AM PST by prisoner6 (FREEDOM)
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To: prisoner6

US researchers share plans for low-cost metal 3D printer
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3100941/posts

3D Printing With Metal: Engineers Create DIY Welding 3D Printer For Under $1,500
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3097854/posts


6 posted on 12/24/2013 10:45:43 AM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (A courageous man finds a way, an ordinary man finds an excuse.)
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To: prisoner6
Lay down a layer of powdered metal. Sinter it with a laser. Repeat.

/johnny

9 posted on 12/24/2013 10:48:22 AM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: prisoner6

Think...a nano elf welding teeny tiny parts together

Or not.

;>)


10 posted on 12/24/2013 10:48:50 AM PST by Covenantor ("Men are ruled...by liars who refuse them news, and by fools who cannot govern." Chesterton)
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