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Jet Engine Made With 3D Printer

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The process is usually called laser sintering and it's great, but it has tolerance issues. Most parts made that way require a bunch of further processing, but as it improves, that should decrease. 3d printing is a big issue now but most processes aren't as perfect as they are made out to be.
 
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I'll say it again. A pack of 3D printed diapers at the price of a pack of cigarettes. Poors would be all over that.
 
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You should read the article. I have read many about 3D printing also, but this one talks about how they used metal powders and melted them down in layers.

Also has a video of the the little engine that fired up and ran flawlessly on the first attempt. I don't think they expected that.

You really would have to read the article to appreciate the science involved.
 
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Chuckinden said:
You should read the article. I have read many about 3D printing also, but this one talks about how they used metal powders and melted them down in layers.

Also has a video of the the little engine that fired up and ran flawlessly on the first attempt. I don't think they expected that.

You really would have to read the article to appreciate the science involved.
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Well, I'm not sure about metal diapers. Seems like it would rather slide than soak. Plus, the sharp edges. Bad idea.
 
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