jsmith3322
Plastic
- Joined
- Jul 10, 2016
This 3d printing machine uses a combination of mig welding wire 3d printing and machining to make machining quality 3d prints. Because the piece is machined as it is 3d printed, it requires no repositioning of the work. This means that it is able to print shapes that were previously impossible with machining. It eliminates the need for having a lathe and other machines.
The cost savings from eliminating the machinist are huge. Several of these machines can be put to work in parallel increasing production while money is saved in labor costs by not hiring machinists. The projected cost is $3000 dollars, which is even cheaper than traditional mills.
First a rought shape is 3d printed with mig wire like so:
The part is machine as it is being 3d printed to end up with a part like this:
Here is a prototype of the machine:
Just thought I would let you know so you can start training and equipping your shop with these machines, or looking for another line of work.
The cost savings from eliminating the machinist are huge. Several of these machines can be put to work in parallel increasing production while money is saved in labor costs by not hiring machinists. The projected cost is $3000 dollars, which is even cheaper than traditional mills.
First a rought shape is 3d printed with mig wire like so:
The part is machine as it is being 3d printed to end up with a part like this:
Here is a prototype of the machine:
Just thought I would let you know so you can start training and equipping your shop with these machines, or looking for another line of work.