3DPrinting@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

3D Print Becomes Cast Iron Wrench Via Microwave

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3D Print Becomes Cast Iron Wrench Via Microwave

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3DPrinting@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

Consumer-grade 3D printing is good for prototyping and making relatively soft plastic stuff. If you wanna make tough things, though, it’s really hard to beat the strength of metal. [Shake the…

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People often make rubies in microwaves. Microwave crucibles can get exceptionally hot.

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