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Lots of space companies have different opinions on 3d printing. Relativity Space uses it a lot. Firefly doesn't as much. 3d printing is just one way of combinin
by panick21_ 3y ago
Lots of space companies have different opinions on 3d printing. Relativity Space uses it a lot. Firefly doesn't as much. 3d printing is just one way of combining parts there are others.
> 3d printing isn't that problematic, as you can just have several printers.
The faster you want to manufacture the more printers you need. Its ok for most engine plant but for SpaceX Raptor manufacturing line, it would be challenging.
- dotnet00 3y agoBased on https://wccftech.com/spacexs-3d-manufacturing-systems-supplier-for-raptor-engine-to-go-public-through-spac-deal/ https://wccftech.com/spacexs-3d-manufacturing-systems-suppli... SpaceX does use 3d printing in Raptor in some form. Although it might just be for one off parts for prototyping before changing the production line.