I dunno what the price-point is on this laser-sintering
metal fabbing rig, but if it's low enough, all bets are off.
Thanks a lot, FutureFeeder, whoever you are.
http://www.mcp-group.com/rpt/rpttslm.html
Now your wildest dreams can clang aloud
*You know what they call this sucker? A "Realizer." Oh man.
Key features of the MCP RealizerSLM
Builds finished parts and tooling inserts in almost any type of metal materials: MCP Low Melting Point Alloys, zinc, bronze, stainless steel, tool steel, titanium, chromium-cobalt.
No special proprietary powders required.
Dense and homogeneous build up of medical components and tool cavities up to 100% depending on requirements.
Fast and low cost because no post processing required - for example heat treatment or infiltration.
Same day process with CAD data files, produce inserts, press or mould parts literally within hours.
Mp>Produces tools and inserts with internal undercuts and channels for conformal cooling for quicker cycle times for injection moulding.
High resolution, dimensional accuracy no distortion.
High speed building process - 5 cm3 dense steel per hour on average.
Fully automatic building process - parts overnight!