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Topic: Affordable 3D Metal Printing - WELD3D

http://www.weld3d.com/

This is low cost 3D metal printing that will result in near net shape parts.  The target market is makers and enthusiast. 

Thought this group may find a use for this product.




FYI: I am part of this Weld3D team, but have followed SD for many years.  My first printer was an SD3.

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Re: Affordable 3D Metal Printing - WELD3D

whats the cost for a customer of doing like a 3 x 3 x 3 inch piece?



wbrandsmeier wrote:

http://www.weld3d.com/

This is low cost 3D metal printing that will result in near net shape parts.  The target market is makers and enthusiast. 

Thought this group may find a use for this product.




FYI: I am part of this Weld3D team, but have followed SD for many years.  My first printer was an SD3.

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Re: Affordable 3D Metal Printing - WELD3D

Currently the only consumables are welding wire (~$40 per 10 lb roll) and inert gas (~$50 a tank and can last 2-3 rolls).  Of course this depends on the local welding shop/online source.  The cost is around 2-5 times the cost of plastic parts.