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hazel1919
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Hi everyone!
I would like to discuss the pros/cons and engineering challenges one would face in order to create a 3D printer capable of printing in metal.
I have created an open source initiative (linked to below) that deals with this subject, there is quite a bit of information I have amassed on the subject, so it is worth checking out...
http://www.metalbot.orgI am sure most people here have heard of 3D Printers/printing, perhaps some of you've had the opportunity to use them.
From what I have learned, the two limiting factors with 3D printing have always been a - strength of the printed parts and b - part resolution. Hopefully it is possible to solve both of these problems by designing printer that works through a process called 'laser sintering' (although a few other avenues are being pursued).
I would be more than happy to answer any questions to the best of my knowledge!
Jethro.
I would like to discuss the pros/cons and engineering challenges one would face in order to create a 3D printer capable of printing in metal.
I have created an open source initiative (linked to below) that deals with this subject, there is quite a bit of information I have amassed on the subject, so it is worth checking out...
http://www.metalbot.orgI am sure most people here have heard of 3D Printers/printing, perhaps some of you've had the opportunity to use them.
From what I have learned, the two limiting factors with 3D printing have always been a - strength of the printed parts and b - part resolution. Hopefully it is possible to solve both of these problems by designing printer that works through a process called 'laser sintering' (although a few other avenues are being pursued).
I would be more than happy to answer any questions to the best of my knowledge!
Jethro.
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