[ale] 3D printing

[James Baker]

On 04/08/2011 12:15 PM, Michael Trausch wrote:
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> Does anyone on the list have (access to) a 3D printer that they have 
> used?  I ask because I would like to see one firsthand and learn more 
> about what they're really capable of.
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I've seen several types of 3D printers.
They are capable of just about anything that you can imagine.
They can make parts that are otherwise unmanufacturable.
One example part was a chain (like on a bike) that was made all in one shot.
It swiveled just like a normal chain, but it was made of plastic.
Cool stuff.
I don't have access to any 3D printers though.

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