Turn your 3D model into a metal object! Shapeways 3D metal printing service makes it possible. This video shows the production process. Also check out inspiring samples of models that can be 3D printed in metal, or buy a Stainless Steel model in our gallery at www.shapeways.com
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YAY! My little Devil is in the video! Thanks Joris!
Don’t think so, although the melting point of some steels is 1400-1450°C.
I don’t really know what exactly the process does, but i think the stainless steel is sintered together, then the bronze infuses in to the porous sintered model. So really its only as strong as bronze. Or you will get a weird steel alloy with copper, tin in the mix.
Don’t think so, although the melting point of some steels is 1400-1450°C.
I don’t really know what exactly the process does, but i think the stainless steel is sintered together, then the bronze infuses in to the porous sintered model. So really its only as strong as bronze. Or you will get a weird steel alloy with copper, tin in the mix.
i was @ Euromold @ Frankfurt and some guy told me that they’re trying to develop it so they can print frames for bikes. crazy shit
Are the finished parts as strong as the same model machined from solid using a mill or EDM?
Yes, you can order it from Shapeways.
I will see to it that we get more “reference size” pictures. That is a good idea!
Does it exist in Europe as service?
I’ve seen photos on the site.
Nobody in 3d printing has idea to put reference size so that one know what is the size of the object.
Also no high res photos
Video is good
wow– interesting!
This could make some truly beautiful items.