Topic: 3d Printing for low production run?
I was wondering if anybody has experience in using 3d printing for low production runs?
I have a complicated part that can't be easily injection molded (mold costs would be very high) and I only need to make about 100-200 units or so. Furthermore, I like the idea of making adjust to the part as I go along.
I was wondering if there are high end printers (not the solidoodle) that might fit my needs? I know they cost easily 10 thousands of dollars but I don't want to buy one anyways (rent time on it or lease one for awhile). Does anybody know of any printers that can deliver material strength that is close to injection molded parts? Any input would be appreciated.
(I know that printing parts is slow and the plastic much more expensive compared to injection molding. This isn't an issue for me because the item I'm going to produce will have very high margins.)