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I'm told the metal powders are still more expensive than equivalent traditional materials, and that in some cases (Ti) can be explosive. Anyone know what the re
by rrggrr 9y ago
I'm told the metal powders are still more expensive than equivalent traditional materials, and that in some cases (Ti) can be explosive. Anyone know what the real economics are in terms of materials and energy costs?
- bdamm 9y agoAren't all metal powders explosive given sufficient dispersion in an oxidizer and a source of ignition?
- rectangletangle 9y agoNot all, but many. Particularly metals that would likely be used for printing applications, e.g., iron and aluminum. However a ton of materials are explosive if made into a fine powder then dispersed, so this is more of a general fabrication issue, than something unique to 3D printing.