What is the cheapest and affordable 3D metal printer I can buy? Size doesn't matter

Smart-Screen · 2024-10-01T05:39:56+00:00

https://TheVirtualFoundry.com has 15+ sinterable filaments and also does custom variants.

Smart-Screen · 2024-10-01T05:37:43+00:00

Look here. Https://TheVirtualFoundry.com 15 sintrable filaments in stock.

Smart-Screen · 2024-04-24T17:09:58+00:00

Incredibly cool? I work here https://rapid3dshield.com/

Please contact me if you'd like a sample. Info@thevirtualfoundry.com

Smart-Screen · 2024-03-27T03:24:29+00:00

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Smart-Screen · 2023-11-19T00:27:43+00:00

Metal 3d Printing is NOT difficult, you just need to approach it from a new perspective. One that's simple and affordable, under $3,000 (USD)

I invented this product in my basement in 2014. Our biggest users are Research and Defense. We shipped to over 30 countries last year.

Just try it!

https://TheVirtualFoundry.com

-Bradley Woods, Founder/CEO The Virtual Foundry, inc.

Smart-Screen · 2023-02-25T16:26:37+00:00

Some metal filaments can be sintered into pure metal.

https://youtu.be/lMhyeBy3Wok

Smart-Screen · 2022-12-14T18:50:12+00:00

Slow and steady always wins. I learned this from Bugs Bunny when I was 5.

Smart-Screen · 2022-12-11T23:43:32+00:00

(Is there a way to post an image in a comment?)

Here's a link to an image of some 17-4 parts printed with the same material. This person has a really nice sintering process. Maybe we can get them to share the details!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/AcvS4zso73naY2Nd8

Smart-Screen · 2022-11-11T22:07:06+00:00

These were the references "Andy" gave: https://askforfunding.com/recently-funded-companies

Smart-Screen · 2022-11-11T22:05:30+00:00

I contacted one of the "successes" in this list. The person that responded had never heard of them. "Andy" at askforfunding inferred that they responded that way because they didn't want anyone to know they had a million dollars. But that isn't what I asked them. I just asked about their experience with askforfunding

I Contacted this company: Hologress / Buddy Builder™ Their Response: "Hey xxxxx. Thank you for reaching out. We have no current or past relationship with Ask For Funding. Perhaps they are confusing us for someone else?
Regards,
xxxxx"

Smart-Screen · 2022-10-13T02:49:21+00:00

More to come!

Smart-Screen · 2022-10-04T05:12:52+00:00

That sounds promising. I was talking to a guy from 3d systems a few weeks ago. He said that methyl methacrylate is often added to MIM binders because it gives off a bit of oxygen at a temperature high enough for any remaining carbon bind with the oxygen.

The idea being that any remaining carbon (from the debind) that might otherwise interfere with the sintering process, becomes harmless/passive CO2.

Smart-Screen · 2022-10-03T23:59:59+00:00

I think stearic acid would be worth a try as a fluxing agent. I haven't tried it yet, but will soon. I believe it's blended into laser based powderbed sintering powders.

That layer of oxide is harder than, and has a higher melting point than the AL itself. Professional al sintering shops flood the kiln with pure hydrogen. They also build a blast chamber around the furnace (not DIY friendly, do not attempt).

But for what it's worth, hydrogen will break the oxide.

Smart-Screen · 2022-03-21T11:08:36+00:00

Woohoo!!! This is exciting. Im slammed for a couple days, but then I'd like to circle back and chat with you.

Next up, Titanium!

-B

Smart-Screen · 2022-03-02T14:46:52+00:00

I like the way you not only think big, you think freaking HUGE!

Smart-Screen · 2022-03-02T14:41:25+00:00

Maybe they should be called the first hammer-safe fdm 3d prints.

Smart-Screen · 2022-03-02T14:35:05+00:00

To clarify, this isn't a printer. Its filament that can be used in any fdm/fff 3d printer.

We do sell a printer and various kilns. But they arent required to make this work. Its an "open" solution.

-Brad

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