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It's complicated and much more dangerous. 3d printer you need to be careful (it's hot) and probably want to get a solution for exhaust (smells and particulate).
by serge2k 11y ago
It's complicated and much more dangerous. 3d printer you need to be careful (it's hot) and probably want to get a solution for exhaust (smells and particulate).
Laser sintering you have lasers melting metal particulate to form the piece. That goes wrong you end up with nasty consequences.
- moron4hire 11y agoI will say this: unless you have a lot of experience and really know what you're doing, start with laser-based systems (laser cutters, laser sinterers, etc) over a CNC router/mill. The failure mode is much more catastrophic with high-speed rotating parts. Worse thing that can happen with a laser is you start a small fire--startling for sure, but pretty easy to handle. Worst thing that can happen with a CNC mill: the milling head shatters and peppers you with high-velocity shrapnel.