Like most of us, [Clem] wants to 3D print in metal. Metal 3D printers do exist, but they are generally way out of reach for most of us garage hackers. As an alternative, [Clem] uses a homebrew elec… ...

This tutorial on how to cast metal parts from 3D printed silicone molds is a perfect example of how useful a 3D printer can be when you are looking to make a custom and durable metal part at home.

In sheet-metal fabrication, parts are formed from metal sheets by punching, cutting, stamping, and bending. 3D CAD files are created using a host of different CAD packages and then converted into ...

While many designers and engineers find success with 3D-printing parts in plastic for prototyping and low-volume production, producing parts out of metal using similar technology has recently led ...

To make those parts, Magnus Metal borrows elements of sand casting and 3D printing to perform what it calls digital casting. Before casting work begins, the company’s software slices a design ...

The methods of shipping metal depend significantly on the size of the pieces and whether the enterprise needs to send one or several shipments. Fabricated sheet metal provides a good example. Nested ...

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Owners of unwanted cars often decide to sell the parts of their car for scrap metal. There comes the point where some cars aren’t operable anymore, or their remaining vehicle life is short. In other ...