At the end of the day, a 3D printer is just another tool in the shop. It has its place like all the other tools, but it doesn't replace them. Some objects are

At the end of the day, a 3D printer is just another tool in the shop. It has its place like all the other tools, but it doesn't replace them. Some objects are more appropriate in plastic and easier to design and print than machine. I use my 3d printer all the time, for useful objects I design.