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Prosper

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6. 3D printed objects strength limited by layer construction.

Reply to Prosper (Reply #1)

Fri Oct 25, 2019, 08:56 AM

Oct 2019

3D printed parts are not as strong as traditionally-manufactured parts. Their layer-by-layer technique of manufacturing is both their biggest strength and their greatest weakness. ... All of the strongest plastic materials, including G-10/FR4 (45,000 PSI) and FRP (30,000 PSI), cannot be manufactured using 3D printing.
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Can 3D Printing Overtake Traditional Manufacturing Processes? - Craftech Industries

https://www.craftechind.com/can-3d-printing-overtake-traditional-manufacturing-processes/

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Futuristic 3D Printer Could Be the End of Molds, Warehouses [View all] Sherman A1 Oct 2019 OP

3D printing is at the High School Valedictorian College Freshman Prosper Oct 2019 #1

At this point you are correct Sherman A1 Oct 2019 #2

3D printed objects strength limited by layer construction. Prosper Oct 2019 #6

Let's see if I have this right jmowreader Oct 2019 #3

Injection molding can turn out thousands of articles per hour. Not outmoded yet. eppur_se_muova Oct 2019 #4

A prototype of a Star Trek replicator once the software catches up Cyrano Oct 2019 #5