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This technology is really coming along.
http://www.technologyreview.com/view/421001/3-d-printing-on-a-gigantic-scale/
The can replicate metal objects now.
http://gpiprototype.com/services/dmls-direct-metal-laser-sintering.html
I wonder if this technology will ever be used in the model shops, like in my old workplace a decade ago, for manufacturing prototype parts than the traditional machining operations with a lathe and mill, etc. Seems the finish quality is not there yet and available metals for this additive process.
When I left my last workplace, they were already using 3D printing. These days they produce scaled down replicas for review. I have not seen any actual functional usable parts, particularly within real world environmental applications. However, with the advent of carbon nano tubes and so forth, maybe it will one day change how machining is implemented. One thing is for certain, new safety requirements; I wouldn't want to breath all that material in, especially the nano size stuff!
http://www.technologyreview.com/view/421001/3-d-printing-on-a-gigantic-scale/
The can replicate metal objects now.
http://gpiprototype.com/services/dmls-direct-metal-laser-sintering.html
I wonder if this technology will ever be used in the model shops, like in my old workplace a decade ago, for manufacturing prototype parts than the traditional machining operations with a lathe and mill, etc. Seems the finish quality is not there yet and available metals for this additive process.
When I left my last workplace, they were already using 3D printing. These days they produce scaled down replicas for review. I have not seen any actual functional usable parts, particularly within real world environmental applications. However, with the advent of carbon nano tubes and so forth, maybe it will one day change how machining is implemented. One thing is for certain, new safety requirements; I wouldn't want to breath all that material in, especially the nano size stuff!