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uncle ray

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40. it would take more time to make the same replacement part with traditional machining processes.

Wed May 8, 2013, 01:56 AM

May 2013

i do it everyday, my job is prototyping orthopedic implants and instruments. there is a heck of a lot more to go wrong with standard machining as well. with a 3d printer, once the machine starts, you can turn the lights off and go home or do something else. to machine it the standard way would require multiple setups, extensive tooling, etc. with an experienced machinist working on it the whole time.

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Sure, you *could* print a crappy gun with a 3D printer. (Warning, heartwarming video) [View all] Robb May 2013 OP

K/R. I can't count how many teachers and others I've shared this video with. NYC_SKP May 2013 #1

Pretty freakin' awesome. n/t lumberjack_jeff May 2013 #2

That printer is an amazing device. LuvNewcastle May 2013 #3

False dicotomy. GreenStormCloud May 2013 #4

Dichotomy? One task is just for assholes. Robb May 2013 #5

+1000 ellisonz May 2013 #8

The same person can do both. GreenStormCloud May 2013 #9

Not evil. Just asshole. Robb May 2013 #14

some people buy TheFutureWillCome May 2013 #26

People are prejudiced against death machines and the Neanderthals who belong to the NRA. nt geek tragedy May 2013 #18

GreenStormCloud says he's a proud NRA member. Robb May 2013 #23

The only good DUer who belongs to the NRA is a banned one. geek tragedy May 2013 #24

Someone has already done a complete firearm. MineralMan May 2013 #22

But one could print lowers and high cap mags and get the rest of the parts through mail order thus Erose999 May 2013 #27

It's the CHOICE of tasks that pisses us off Canuckistanian May 2013 #12

Who made you the determinant of the world's needs? GreenStormCloud May 2013 #13

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That is for the admins to decide, not you. GreenStormCloud May 2013 #17

That's not your call in any way. MineralMan May 2013 #21

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It's a choice between swords or plowshares. baldguy May 2013 #19

The same printer can do both. GreenStormCloud May 2013 #25

Are you a murderer, terrorist or criminal? baldguy May 2013 #28

The U.S. does not have a Dept. of Needs. GreenStormCloud May 2013 #29

The U.S. does not have a Dept. of Wants either. baldguy May 2013 #31

you seem not to understand how freedom works. GreenStormCloud May 2013 #33

You don't seem to understand that having a gun doesn't make you free. baldguy May 2013 #34

It is not that a gun makes me free, as it doesn't. GreenStormCloud May 2013 #36

Guns make us LESS FREE. baldguy May 2013 #38

Do you realize how you sound right now? Uzair May 2013 #32

Wow. You must be a joy at parties. Can't let anything threaten your sweet sweet love. morningfog May 2013 #37

Holy shit that's awesome! Orrex May 2013 #6

Heartening. K&R Ruby the Liberal May 2013 #7

Incredible. n/t ellisonz May 2013 #10

Don't tell me people can't do amazing, wonderful, life-changing things. KatyaR May 2013 #11

People who see this technology & can only think of ways to harm people with it are evil. baldguy May 2013 #20

All those parts are easily made with traditional manufacturing techninques. Sirveri May 2013 #30

I liked that they could replace broken parts quickly Robb May 2013 #35

You'd have to stockpile them, unless you're OK with going without for 24 hours... Sirveri May 2013 #39

it would take more time to make the same replacement part with traditional machining processes. uncle ray May 2013 #40

Not those parts it wouldn't. Sirveri May 2013 #41