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DIY 3D metal printer

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Former Member over 11 years ago

Hello,

 

On the 28th of November an open source 3D metal printer was published en released to the public.

"Using under USD 1,500 worth of materials, including a small commercial MIG welder and an open-source micro-controller, Pearce's team built a 3D metal printer than can lay down thin layers of steel to form complex geometric objects."

Open-source metal 3-D printer - Appropedia: The sustainability wiki

 

I was wondering if anyone has started building or improving this 3D metal printer.

 

Greetings,

 

Arwin

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    Former Member over 11 years ago

    does anybody have any notes or connections to a printer that might use the jewelers' lost wax technique for metal molding?

     

    I would think this would work in current printers to a large degree if a compatible wax would be available. This would be good for art, jewelry and machining I think.

     

    JB

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    Nate1616 over 11 years ago in reply to Former Member

    Hey Jason

    I think you are looking for something like this MiniMetalMaker - A small 3D printer that fabricates with metal clay. | Indiegogo.  Like I stated above the accuracy just isn't that great currently.

     

    Nate

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    Nate1616 over 11 years ago in reply to Former Member

    Hey Jason

    I think you are looking for something like this MiniMetalMaker - A small 3D printer that fabricates with metal clay. | Indiegogo.  Like I stated above the accuracy just isn't that great currently.

     

    Nate

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