bellevue.chartreuse.trout 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2015 I saw that too where it was baked after printed. Wouldn't want to make a bridge out of it - but a vice arm..... maybe. Wonder if it will stand up to the forces of packing deer hair, or for how long(years?)? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavynets 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2015 Direct 3-D printing in metal is just around the corner. No furnace required. http://3dprinting.com/3dprinters/vader-molten-metal-3d-printer/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2015 I saw that too where it was baked after printed. Wouldn't want to make a bridge out of it - but a vice arm..... maybe. Wonder if it will stand up to the forces of packing deer hair, or for how long(years?)? If you look at the websites ... most of the metal printing companies are making gears for special applications. If the finished product can support loads on gear "teeth" ... nothing a human can do (without tools) will break it. Definitely will "hold up" under any stresses applied during fly tying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artimus001 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2015 Solid Concepts printed out a Browning 1911, including the barrel. the only thing that wasn't printed for this project were the springs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1911_pistol_%283D_printed_solid_concepts_replica%29 "The chamber can handle the pressure of more than 20,000 pounds per square inch generated when the gun is fired." those are some pretty impressive numbers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
