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06-27-2014, 07:10 AM #5
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Of course, I missed the most practical use of 3D printing, and the one that prompted NASA to send one to space: Replacement parts for things that break.
How much do you pay for the replacement hose clamp in a dishwasher, waiting days for it to ship? The kind of thing takes minutes to model, maybe an hour to print, and under a dollar worth of materials. Also switches, cable/hose holders, and panel holders in your car are all perfectly acceptable replacement parts to print, which in many cases cost upwards of $20 for a tiny part and sometimes aren't available at all.
Qidi X Plus 3 Paper thin first...
05-27-2024, 01:15 AM in General 3D Printing Discussion