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Engineering a 3D Metal Printer...

Started by Metalbot, April 30, 2013, 02:18:55 PM

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Metalbot

April 30, 2013, 02:18:55 PM
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.org


I 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!

Best regards,

Jethro.

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June 03, 2013, 01:54:31 PM
Just a quick update for the interested... there are some top notch ideas going around!

We have decided, for now at least, to put a "laser scanner" on the back burner and go with a Gantry. So some form of CNC software in combination with a slicer will be used.

Check out some preliminary designs for the Metalbot printer here... http://www.metalbot.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=111

If you have google sketchup you can download the model here... http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehou...74&prevstart=0

Best!

Jethro.
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