dazz
Stainless
- Joined
- Aug 20, 2006
- Location
- New Zealand
Hello
I have been looking to buy a 3D printer to get me on the learning curve. I'd like to be able to print metal but the machine costs are too high.
The whole 3D technology is developing so quickly that I think it would be difficult to recoup costs fast enough before better and cheaper machines become available.
I have been looking at 3D wax printers for lost wax castings. This looks like a lower risk, lower capital cost path.
I am wondering if the hot parts can be made changeable to allow wax or plastic to be printed by the same machine.
I did a search of the forum but couldn't find any recent discussions on this technology. Does anyone have recent experience/expertise?
I have been looking to buy a 3D printer to get me on the learning curve. I'd like to be able to print metal but the machine costs are too high.
The whole 3D technology is developing so quickly that I think it would be difficult to recoup costs fast enough before better and cheaper machines become available.
I have been looking at 3D wax printers for lost wax castings. This looks like a lower risk, lower capital cost path.
I am wondering if the hot parts can be made changeable to allow wax or plastic to be printed by the same machine.
I did a search of the forum but couldn't find any recent discussions on this technology. Does anyone have recent experience/expertise?