glenbjackson
Aluminum
- Joined
- Nov 16, 2015
I was watching about the metal x printer and heard about cost for a pound of powder and time to print, cool but wow! like anything im sure it'll get faster and cheaper. but for the time being, it got me thinking what's the benefits as compared to milling, casting or forging parts after setup. It seems to me, making changes would be very cheap comparatively. so I'm still caught on the last two options. I've only read, no experience, that dies are stupid expensive but I haven't any idea on how expensive it is to make a change to a mold. yes im aware it's just sand but there's usually that hidden area that someone that's not in the field wouldn't be aware of. so im just wondering what are somethings to consider during "retooling", of a production setup, that drive cost for a small alteration in molds? im thinking its straightforward but im not sure that's why im asking
and how about what getting new dies for stamping and forging?
any examples I would really love to hear.
Thanks for sharing!!
and how about what getting new dies for stamping and forging?
any examples I would really love to hear.
Thanks for sharing!!