Metal 3D Printing - How to Print Strong and Functional Parts

[@ProtolabsMFG]

0:49 What is metal 3d printing? 1:54 How metal 3D printers work 2:39 How the metal 3d printing process is similar to SLS 2:59 The main advantages of metal 3D printing 3:52 The major limitations of metal 3D printing 4:05 The costs of metal 3D printing 4:35 Post processing for metal 3D printing 4:52 Actionable design guidelines 6:58 The latest technology updates

[@DrewishAF]

I'm just waiting for this tech to start becoming more reasonably priced. It's tough to justify buying the complete system needed for printing, debinding, and sintering as someone without a corporate budget. I think this process has the potential to allow designers and entrepreneurs to expand their capabilities greatly.

[@user-pq9gy3fq1q]

I think it's already plenty useful, atleast for larger companies, as since they sell so much, paying 1 million per 3d printer for a 20 to 30 percent cost reduction is very viable and can be felt by consumers in the future. Although cheaper printers make it possible for small businesses to take advantage of this as well.

[@DrewishAF]

@sillygoose goose I have a 3D printer but casting is only an option for certain materials and provides a whole other set of challenges/problems. The probability of weak spots, air pockets, granular inconsistencies, and all the other pitfalls of casting (especially small scale and small batch) are radically increased compared to 3D printing. Plus, casting from a 3D mold doesn't allow designs to take advantage of the benefits of 3d printing such as the incorporation of flow paths that maximize efficiency that couldn't otherwise be machined without significant effort if it is even feasible.

[@spudnickuk]

Thank you for such good information on metal 3d printing, i have sent of to get a quote for my model, and I was not sure what is involved, and why the high cost's So again thank you for explaining and glad i came across your channel.

[@drzigzag8985]

Thanks for video

[@Durian1st]

Thank you, 3D Hubs. I am new to...

[@MaaxSe]

very vell done! keep it up for the metal 3D Printers out there :)

[@ProtolabsMFG]

Thanks Max! Glad you enjoyed the video.

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[@priyangakaru]

Have you seen what Aurora Labs have achieved in metal printing?

[@easimple-3d532]

Keep it up!

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[@ProtolabsMFG]

Hi Mason, glad you are enjoying our channel's content! You can get a copy of the 3D printing handbook via Amazon here: www.3dhubs.com/3d-printing-handbook/

[@dougo753]

Maximum size of "200mm^3"? What is that in American?

[@w.s.6837]

How about the tolerance achievable with metal 3D printing?

[@noway8233]

Being a laser the path , i think its pretty good if yuo konw how to do it

[@noway8233]

I saw 120 bike brakes made by Titan ,its very cool

[@ikbo]

What's the advantage of 3d metal printing over investment casting process?

[@ProtolabsMFG]

Hi Newman, we would say metal 3D printing gives you more organic shapes and is faster than investment casting. Plus, fewer startup costs.

[@ikbo]

@@ProtolabsMFG can you print in previous metals like gold and platinum?

[@ProtolabsMFG]

@@ikbo Hi Numan, yes, you can print in gold and platinum.

[@thijsk7810]

Amazing!

[@deepakshukla6092]

How can I get that white book?

[@macberry4048]

A very simple method for 3d printing is investment casting. 3d printing I'm sad to say is a expensive gimmick because so far 3d printing isn't a replacement for conventional methods and really the important technology is 3d scanning

[@jamalpeoples3736]

Investment casting is the easiest it has ever been. Mostly b/c there are sand 3 printers that will make molds or finished products at the foundry.

[@tomcypher3864]

200mm^3? Bold statement

[@divineikegod920]

There are much larger build volumes for metal 3d printing today

[@sureshfulare6606]

Price of this machine

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Bro metal 3D printar price???

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[@esvorst]

Hmm, you talk about it as if metal 3D printing is a seperate and single technique (which it is not, it is only a material) and compare it to SLS. Metal can be printen through SLS, DMLS or even FDM so saying it is different than SLS (it is SLS but another material) and it always needs support is wrong because there are many different techniques. Don't confuse a material with a technique.

[@deepjayshah691]

I subscribed, do I get a free copy of the book, or am I 1 year too late

[@authentic4225]

$1000 cost for someone that owns the printer?

[@gwsheipang]

200 mm3, which is like 10mm x 10mm x 2mm. It’s the size of a coin. Seriously?

[@aLittlePal]

really really cool!