On the topic of 3D printing, I wonder if any of our cherished suppliers have looked into it recently?
State of the art companies can produce what is effectively a sintered part, with strength at least equal to a casting, up to about 1ft in length.
The cost to make a single part would be eye-watering, but it can be used to nest together a large number of small parts in one print, bringing the unit price down to something affordable. BMW (for example) use 3D printing as a production process for some small parts.
Oop yes, I stand corrected Ruairidh!
I also stand the right way up thank goodness.
State of the art companies can produce what is effectively a sintered part, with strength at least equal to a casting, up to about 1ft in length.
The cost to make a single part would be eye-watering, but it can be used to nest together a large number of small parts in one print, bringing the unit price down to something affordable. BMW (for example) use 3D printing as a production process for some small parts.
Oop yes, I stand corrected Ruairidh!
I also stand the right way up thank goodness.