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graydonengineering · 02-22-2012, 05:50 PM

I am a 9 to 5 CAD user with rapid prototype experience as I would agree with what as been said. 3D prints tend to be brittle and fragile. The layering/cooling of the material leaves a part that is not completely homoginous so cracking is a big problem when trying to use 3D prints as actual parts. It is very powerfull technology but has some major limitations. If you have the ability to cast off one to make the final product, I would go for it!

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graydonengineering EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 147 Frontier 2wd 2.4L 5 speed - '98 Nissan Frontier XE 90 day: 27.87 mpg (US) Thanks: 34 Thanked 53 Times in 27 Posts	I am a 9 to 5 CAD user with rapid prototype experience as I would agree with what as been said. 3D prints tend to be brittle and fragile. The layering/cooling of the material leaves a part that is not completely homoginous so cracking is a big problem when trying to use 3D prints as actual parts. It is very powerfull technology but has some major limitations. If you have the ability to cast off one to make the final product, I would go for it! __________________ -Miles Best 15-mile commute city/highway mix: 37.7 mpg Best tank so far: 31 mpg Last edited by graydonengineering; 02-22-2012 at 06:14 PM..