Metal printing - ask here for advice

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Metal printing - ask here for advice

Post by JMORG » Sat Jan 09, 2021 12:06 pm

Hi gents,

As some of you may know my occupation is in metal Additive Manufacturing applications. I've been paying attention to this sub-forum and enjoy the content you're creating.
Obviously a metal machine will not be available for domestic use for some time but there are some companies around that will print in metal as long as you have a .stl file.
If you're thinking of designing for metal printing please don't hesitate to ask for advice; contrary to popular belief metal printing is very unforgiving and slight variations in design can lead to success or failure...

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Re: Metal printing - ask here for advice

Post by philipy » Sat Jan 09, 2021 12:27 pm

Thanks Jason. Not something I currently have a need for but it's useful to know there is help available.
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Post by -steves- » Sat Jan 09, 2021 1:36 pm

Same as Philip

Not something I require right now, but certainly something to bare in mind for future use. Strangely enough, last night I was thinking, og, I could use my CAD design and give the 2D file to a friend who has a CNC laser wood cutter and get him to do coach sides etc for me, but this brings on a whole new aspect, like cutting loco side plates etc.

Thank you, great post. :thumbup:
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