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3-D printing or additive manufacturing, can the actually put these parts in an airplane? Cool very cool
20180719_388th_Maint_Grp_eye_3-D_printing.pdf
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LCDR (Join to see) 3-D printing is a neat way to get spare plastic parts, at a reduced cost, but my questions is what is the quality of the plastic.? Will it meet requirements (MILSPECS) as far as strength and durability? Even something a simple as a wiring harness, must be made to withstand the environment it will be placed into and withstand forces it would not see on the ground!
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My understanding is that some of these wires that feed the printers can get pretty exotic with the ability to lay down carbon fiber between layers so I would think the parts could be very strong.
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CWO3 Dennis M.
LCDR (Join to see) - I guess I am out of my relm, as usual! I did see that someone was producing handguns with a 3-D printer. I would have to guess that excludes the Barrel, receiver, and ammo of course and maybe some of the springs?
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