This fascinates me. I work at a metal parts production plant but we use compact presses to press the powder into green parts then sinter them in furnaces. These 3D metal printers are cool af.
@@austinporter4285 Naw swords and knives. Yk that one print in place collapsible sword for a 3d printer? Imagine making that with this and sharpening the tip to hell and the edges, you’ll have an actual sword that fucking collapses.
And here's a brief rundown of everything I never knew about welding: R.M.Gage invented plasma arc welding in 1953 while working on the Saturn V rocket, which was further refined by Kurihara in 1989. Markforged's own website dates the 1st metal 3d printer to 1997 which is 25 years for 3d printers to reach the general public 🧠
Well considering you'll have to buy other two subsystems wash and sinter it's quite difficult to justify that high cost and also the electricity cost to produce those middle size metal parts, at the moment the CNC is winning in all aspects, but this could be matching for some one who makes unique exclusive parts again, quite difficult to justify the cost of all this process
these are not consumer level products. metal 3d printers can make some things a cnc simply cannot. its not a replacement but it is yet another tool for niche purposes
I've checked up on it, and at least compared to other metal printing techniques like laser sintering, this method is a lot less expensive. It's still going to be in the couple hundred thousand range, but at least you're not paying in the millions.
As recycling would require breaking the metal down, then recombining it with plastic and extruding filament, a recycling program with the manufacturer or a regional processor might be easier to implement.
Get investors to fund in a company you start,. or pool your funds with other like minded people..5 guys.. could literally.. give up 500 a week.. each.. that's one pay check for lots of people,.. then y'all have a building.. start small and grow
Are printed parts as durable and hard/dense as cast parts? Would you really use 3d printing to make a turbo impellor as shown coming out of the furnace at 2:51 in this video?
The printing technique of layer by layer results in the parts mechanical properties relying largely on the orientation it was printed in as bonds between layers are far weaker than in continuously formed materials. That being said they are still impressively strong. The key drawbacks with metal 3d printing currently are the very large print and post processing times that make then impractical for any mass production and the one above described as far as I'm aware
I’m wondering if these 3D metal printers can be used for mass production runs. I work in a plant that makes metal gears, gerotors, slides, and other parts for the automotive industry. Our production runs are in the 10s of thousands per lot. We use powder compact presses and sinter furnaces, tempering furnaces, etc. The parts usually need to go on a sizing press afterwards and sometimes need further work after that before they are ready for use. If these 3D parts are ready for use right out of the sintering process that would save a hell of a lot of time and money.
3D printing is always going to be slower than molding. What you're describing is essentially metal injection molding. You can scale that and shoot 10, 50, 100 parts at a time on the order of seconds. A 3D printer might take 4 hours to make one part, then you still have to go through sintering etc. Molding is tricky to set up and then fast to use. 3D printing has no setup, but takes a long time. So it's nice is the low volume specialist stuff, prototyping or possibly mold making.
@@bs0u0155 You're correct that it takes a while to set up a press, but we dont do injection molding. We do powder compact. I suppose you could compare it to pressing medication powders into prescription pills. Same basic idea on much smaller and simpler scale.
This is a great way to make part supply in the USA independent, no longer relying on imports from other countries. Part printing distribution centers in strategic cities and towns all over the country. No more back order delays, total inventory control on an as-needed basis.
3:30 The edges on the inside look pretty rough I imagine they would have to debur that to pretty it up so I guess these machine can be perfected even more by making the part without those metal burrs sticking out…I wonder if that’s just a side effect or something from the laser melting the thing during printing?
The Metal X can accept 120 or 240. The wash is 120, and the Sinter 2 is 240. We have a facilities guide that goes in-depth on what's needed to power the system. bit.ly/metal-x-facility-guide
Can Turbo-Stratic Graphene Flakes be added to the mix of the metal feedstock for the printer??? And will that bond the graphene equally within the structure of the part? Or will additional functional addives and/or proceses be needed to settle the graphene evenly and properly within the part???
When The "Bugs" are out of these systems, There will be a lot of Traditional Machinist Jobs in the Dumpster. But, I can see where it is virtually impossible to find a Good machinist Nowadays that is not on the verge of retiring. It is a New world, If we can Keep it TOGETHER!!
The single most greatest invention or our milinnia like no other tops this but fresh air and water like mixed with a reggie 3d printer then you could damn near print anything you wanted all the way to a full sized car with out the rubber and foam like its amazin
If it's metal powder with a binder, there has to be shrinkage involved. 1) What type of shrinkages are involved that need to be compensated for and does the software account for shrinkage during printing (and would it automatically change it's values based on the target metal which vary in shrinkage). 2) Wouldn't the binder itself (or burnoff residues of binder) result in compromised metal integrity within the crystalline structure which could fail under stress or heat?
1. Yes, there is predictable shrinkage that occurs during the debinding and sintering steps of the process. Our software automatically scales the part while printing to account for the shrinkage. 2. Our feedstock is similar to that used for an existing technology called Metal Injection Molding (MIM). MIM materials do operate on a different standard than wrought materials - typically they are slightly less strong/stiff and are slightly more brittle. Markforged materials meet or exceed MIM standards and are typically within 5-10% of wrought strength standards. If you want more information, check out the material info on our data sheet or feel free to reach out to us directly. 17-4PH datasheet: bit.ly/3CpwP2f
If you take up a loan to buy this product, i cannot for the life of me see how this is economically viable. The processes takes so long time, and in most cases the part isn't really finished when it comes out. How big the the tolerances of the parts coming out?
Within 5 thousandths on an inch. With that being said though, surfaces can be finished to tighten the tolerances. For the price its not bad, especially comparing to DMLS.
When the leftover metal fuses together in the furnace, does it leave the metal at all porous? Would it be porous on a microscopic level as the other binding element melts away?
Great question! Although some porosity may exist, we can assume it is relatively fully dense. Usually it takes quite a bit of pressure or specialized processes to ensure there is no porosity left. However, it seems like their furnace profile has a specific debinding phase that is necessary to ensure that binder burns out before the metal is heated to sintering temperatures. This is helpful to prevent porosity as the binder can escape prior to the metal densification stage. From their website it looks like they claim their 17-4 PH Stainless Steel to be approximately 96% dense. This is normal for most metal processing (even traditional), although I have seen better density on other varieties of metal 3D printers.
@@fattmouth7715 I have long thought the same. Within 10 years I can't imagine the govt will allow the general population to keep advancing as it is. Just think about the 'biohackers' who are playing with gene editing from their garage. As much as I like freedom, what would a world be like where I could download the instructions off the internet to develope a super virus from my own garage? - The near future is going to be distopian and very strange.
I like the fact that its a 3d printer for metal, but knew it wouldnt work without the melting of alloy(as hot as a welder) the furnace thing pulls it to reality, but i realize this is too awesome for me.
Thanks for sharing this informative piece with us, but metal 3D printing is not everyone’s piece of cake! A professional is a must for it. What do you think? Like, I know a 3D printing company Falcon Technologies International, that also deals in metal 3D printing and various other fields.
Hi Dylan! We use a software called Eiger which we make ourselves. You can learn more about it and its robust capabilities on our website www.Markforged.com/software
you can almost do that already with most metal filled filaments. I wouldn't be surprised if you could use the same processes in the film to achieve the same results, but even without doing that you still have the weight, feel and look of metal. Check out Proto-Pasta, they have a ton of filaments to run. I've used brass-filled filament and it's nice.
Markforged can this machine print a refractory alloy such as tantalum Hafnium Carbide who melting temperature is 7,400 F.? I think it would have to be a powder, I don't imagine it comes in a wire.
Hi Wade! At this time, the Metal X cannot print Tantalum hafnium carbide. If you're curious about what materials it can print, we have more information available here: markforged.com/materials/metals/
Is 3d printing graphite parts possible? I’d think not because graphite has one of the highest melting points of any material but I’d like to me proved wrong.
Hey Cole! You don't have to upscale the part in CAD, when you bring it into our software Eiger it will automatically be upscaled. Here's an article from our learning library that details some of the Metal processes: markforged.com/resources/learn/design-for-additive-manufacturing-metals/metal-additive-manufacturing-introduction/metal-additive-manufacturing-process
Взгляните на процесс печати в принтерах Markforged metal x. Очень много положительных отзывов. Обратите внимание, что в качестве связующего вещества они используют два компонента. Один из которых вымывается после печати. А далее происходит спекание в печи. И еще один момент: их слайсер учитывает изменение геометрии при печати и после спекания, это позволяет получать нужные размеры с первой попытки.
Considering this product is an industrial equipment for companies, it isn't expensive at all. DMLS printers cost $700,000 even for lower end ones and require material related licenses as some metal powders are dangerous to work
So an online cloud to control this printer? Awful if the company goes out of business or is bought out there's a good chance you'll have a 160k paper weight
you're meant to exploit the printer to make parts that the original manufacturer no longer makes. this will prolong even more old products in the long run like vehicle spare parts etc.
I wonder how car parts would hold up. Not like a door handle i mean like an intake manifold, what kind of heat can this material withstand and what’s the life span on 3D printed stuff?
Casting the part requires making the mold, then casting the part. 2 steps. With 3D printing you can go from computer to part in one step. Casting wins with volume production, because you can shoot part after part, or make a multi-part mold, but printing parts means you get to check the part fits - THEN you can make a mold for production.
I wish I had one, but it seems too complicated to be used by freelancers...there are too many processes attached to reach the final product. It's cost and energy-intensive. Not affordable to small businesses but largely for established companies. I have to wait till the technology tunes up for the small service/product creators
There comes a point in which a CNC machine is much more effective. In 3D printing, that point is around $500. Why spend more than $500 on a 3D printer when an entry level CNC can be had for the same amount? Am I missing something?
I suppose the advantage to this is that it is easier to use than a traditional cnc machine. Also keep in mind this works with steel. With those $500 machines only being able to cut plywood, aluminum and plastic. But even then this thing costs way too much for what it is. R&d markup probably. I’m hoping the Chinese will bootleg these soon though. When that happens these will definitely be cost effective.
CNC cant easily compete with the more complex parts that are possible with additive manufacturing. With this system, you can create parts that have internal cavities and undercuts that a CNC can't do at all, or not with out secondary processes. For example, you could make a part with metal 3d printing that has a sweeping tube shape going through the whole part. You could do this with a casting process, but not CNC. I can speak from experience in getting parts from this system through a service bureau that I can get Stainless Steel parts with more complexity from this system for 50-80% of the cost of traditional CNC with Aluminum. If you are a company who makes many parts for production or R&D, this machine could possibly pay for itself over the course of a single year.
@g % Absolutely. Casting is a great alternative to get roughly the same end result. The only difference there is usually how many you need to make. Casting is probably a better idea when you need to make 100-1000 of something. Additive can do it when you need less. Several of the additive manufacturing bureaus I have talked to have said the same thing; these metal printers are really for very low scale production/prototyping so far. In the future we may see that change though.
Hi Scranton! We print 100 micron layers. Detail is a little tougher as it’s constrained by the nozzle width. We’re happy to get in touch with you directly if you have specific questions - just let us know.
@@scranton8582 Happy to help with that. Email sales@markforged.com and they’d be happy to answer all of your questions. I just let them know you’d be reaching out about the Metal X.
From what I understand Open AI which is the company that invented ChatGPT has a 3D modeling tool that can model parts. Then you create them using a 3D printer. From your home. Artificial Intelligence is wild.
This fascinates me. I work at a metal parts production plant but we use compact presses to press the powder into green parts then sinter them in furnaces. These 3D metal printers are cool af.
That's dope too - the whole process is amazing.
Huh? I couldn't hear you over the upbeat, mid office level, inspirational music
indeed bad edit, but printe rlooks promising
Then you have bad audio processing
@@legohexman2858 the music is wasy too loud, its annoying. iuts encoded it doesnt get processed by the youtube player...
You should maybe get a hearing aid then lol
Get a good headphone ffs
Good, complete, fast explanation. As it should be. Thanks
finally real weapons
yeah im tryna 3d print excaliber lol
Ayy, everybody stop lol theyre gonna take these away if were not careful 😂 we only want functional tools
Droideka!
Boston Dynamics
@@austinporter4285 Naw swords and knives. Yk that one print in place collapsible sword for a 3d printer? Imagine making that with this and sharpening the tip to hell and the edges, you’ll have an actual sword that fucking collapses.
@@ZoomFlash-ny1cs yeah it'd break instantly if you tried to hit something
I saw this in a youtube ad.
For once youtube is playing ads that i like
IKR? 🤣🤣🤣 not many ads have such a high like/dislike rate.
may i know the music used in that ad, i kinda liked it (the "oh oh ohhh" one..)
As this technology didn't exist when I was an engineer, would be interested to know the accuracy and finish that can be achieved. Fascinating stuff.
saw this online.... Z LAYER RESOLUTION 50 μm - 200 μm (so roughly 2-8 mils). You could do post machining to dial it in further I guess
And here's a brief rundown of everything I never knew about welding: R.M.Gage invented plasma arc welding in 1953 while working on the Saturn V rocket, which was further refined by Kurihara in 1989. Markforged's own website dates the 1st metal 3d printer to 1997 which is 25 years for 3d printers to reach the general public 🧠
I'm gonna wait till they start selling these on banggood.
@@speedychicken831 no, banggood
Wish
@@speedychicken831 you have watched too much of it buddy
I would live to see one of these parts in action. I can only wonder what the longevity is.
Well considering you'll have to buy other two subsystems wash and sinter it's quite difficult to justify that high cost and also the electricity cost to produce those middle size metal parts, at the moment the CNC is winning in all aspects, but this could be matching for some one who makes unique exclusive parts again, quite difficult to justify the cost of all this process
I thought the same thing
these are not consumer level products. metal 3d printers can make some things a cnc simply cannot. its not a replacement but it is yet another tool for niche purposes
What about this being used for making cat50 holders for cnc applications
you realize 3D printing is also CNC ? it's not replacing anything it's just an addition instead of cutting now you're printing building it.
@@kektaro like what?
Im sure it has wonderful applications. Would be very useful but the startup cost looks to be extravagant.
I've checked up on it, and at least compared to other metal printing techniques like laser sintering, this method is a lot less expensive. It's still going to be in the couple hundred thousand range, but at least you're not paying in the millions.
@@TheBlownapart And what about just hundreds... :/
😅
There will be a day when you can make a printer with a printer. Love the technology!
I mean technically we can I'm about to start building a custom printer except a few parts
@@thatguybrian9781 That's awesome dude, is it hard?
As a tool application it would be nice to be able to recycle it on site and make another tool.
As recycling would require breaking the metal down, then recombining it with plastic and extruding filament, a recycling program with the manufacturer or a regional processor might be easier to implement.
what is the material properties and how does it compare to other metal parts? are articulated pieces possible?
Thats so nice, im just too poor. The technology is amazing
How much? Curious
@@cumberlandgaprackrunners2265 the site has a "get a quote" button, so too much.
Starts at 125.000$
"too poor" no one is buying this unless they work in an industry where this is getting a return on investment.
Get investors to fund in a company you start,. or pool your funds with other like minded people..5 guys.. could literally.. give up 500 a week.. each.. that's one pay check for lots of people,.. then y'all have a building.. start small and grow
So many possibilities endless applications what a awesome process
We couldn't agree more 🙌 Thanks for watching!
Are printed parts as durable and hard/dense as cast parts? Would you really use 3d printing to make a turbo impellor as shown coming out of the furnace at 2:51 in this video?
Yes
The printing technique of layer by layer results in the parts mechanical properties relying largely on the orientation it was printed in as bonds between layers are far weaker than in continuously formed materials. That being said they are still impressively strong. The key drawbacks with metal 3d printing currently are the very large print and post processing times that make then impractical for any mass production and the one above described as far as I'm aware
i really like this method then others iv seen more simple and easy
Happy you think so! Our engineers tried to make the Metal X system very user intuitive. Feel free to let me know if you have any specific questions.
I’m wondering if these 3D metal printers can be used for mass production runs. I work in a plant that makes metal gears, gerotors, slides, and other parts for the automotive industry. Our production runs are in the 10s of thousands per lot. We use powder compact presses and sinter furnaces, tempering furnaces, etc. The parts usually need to go on a sizing press afterwards and sometimes need further work after that before they are ready for use. If these 3D parts are ready for use right out of the sintering process that would save a hell of a lot of time and money.
3D printing is always going to be slower than molding. What you're describing is essentially metal injection molding. You can scale that and shoot 10, 50, 100 parts at a time on the order of seconds. A 3D printer might take 4 hours to make one part, then you still have to go through sintering etc. Molding is tricky to set up and then fast to use. 3D printing has no setup, but takes a long time. So it's nice is the low volume specialist stuff, prototyping or possibly mold making.
@@bs0u0155 You're correct that it takes a while to set up a press, but we dont do injection molding. We do powder compact. I suppose you could compare it to pressing medication powders into prescription pills. Same basic idea on much smaller and simpler scale.
So did you guys take that extra authoritarian step and block all gun part files like other 3D printing companies?
You would hope so considering all the idiots out there in the world
that sounds difficult to manage client side.
Looks perfect for R&D. What would the part in the video cost me if you offered the process as a bureau?
He wants to sell this machine. Maybe!!
How much does this whole system cost. the 3d printer, wash bay and sintering furnice?
Hi there! It's around $197k for a Metal X, Wash 1, and Sinter 2. Happy to answer any questions you may have.
This is a great way to make part supply in the USA independent, no longer relying on imports from other countries. Part printing distribution centers in strategic cities and towns all over the country. No more back order delays, total inventory control on an as-needed basis.
3:30
The edges on the inside look pretty rough I imagine they would have to debur that to pretty it up so I guess these machine can be perfected even more by making the part without those metal burrs sticking out…I wonder if that’s just a side effect or something from the laser melting the thing during printing?
Question. What is the voltage for the printer, washer, and sinter.
The Metal X can accept 120 or 240. The wash is 120, and the Sinter 2 is 240. We have a facilities guide that goes in-depth on what's needed to power the system.
bit.ly/metal-x-facility-guide
This is essentially magic.
Can Turbo-Stratic Graphene Flakes be added to the mix of the metal feedstock for the printer??? And will that bond the graphene equally within the structure of the part? Or will additional functional addives and/or proceses be needed to settle the graphene evenly and properly within the part???
Yes, you can print a diamond with Sandvik and I'm sure Tripp isn't far behind
When The "Bugs" are out of these systems, There will be a lot of Traditional Machinist Jobs in the Dumpster. But, I can see where it is virtually impossible to find a Good machinist Nowadays that is not on the verge of retiring. It is a New world, If we can Keep it TOGETHER!!
Where do you think they get the filaments from? It would be nice if there was an application for recycled plastics
The single most greatest invention or our milinnia like no other tops this but fresh air and water like mixed with a reggie 3d printer then you could damn near print anything you wanted all the way to a full sized car with out the rubber and foam like its amazin
One question from me is: the finish metal part (for example stainless steel,or aluminium)can be weld ,for example with Tig or Mig?
Thanks.
You are able to weld, plate or heat treat parts (within reason). But like Dustin said, the composition would be different at the weld.
Welding with stainless thread keeps it stainless after weld
If it's metal powder with a binder, there has to be shrinkage involved. 1) What type of shrinkages are involved that need to be compensated for and does the software account for shrinkage during printing (and would it automatically change it's values based on the target metal which vary in shrinkage). 2) Wouldn't the binder itself (or burnoff residues of binder) result in compromised metal integrity within the crystalline structure which could fail under stress or heat?
1. Yes, there is predictable shrinkage that occurs during the debinding and sintering steps of the process. Our software automatically scales the part while printing to account for the shrinkage.
2. Our feedstock is similar to that used for an existing technology called Metal Injection Molding (MIM). MIM materials do operate on a different standard than wrought materials - typically they are slightly less strong/stiff and are slightly more brittle. Markforged materials meet or exceed MIM standards and are typically within 5-10% of wrought strength standards. If you want more information, check out the material info on our data sheet or feel free to reach out to us directly.
17-4PH datasheet: bit.ly/3CpwP2f
finally, fully functional prototypes...(in my pinky and the brain voice)
I wonder how much these will change once I gradute with my degree and if I will use these in the aerospace feild.
There's a good chance you will - we have lots of customers in the aerospace industry. Good luck with school.
If you take up a loan to buy this product, i cannot for the life of me see how this is economically viable. The processes takes so long time, and in most cases the part isn't really finished when it comes out. How big the the tolerances of the parts coming out?
Within 5 thousandths on an inch. With that being said though, surfaces can be finished to tighten the tolerances. For the price its not bad, especially comparing to DMLS.
When the leftover metal fuses together in the furnace, does it leave the metal at all porous? Would it be porous on a microscopic level as the other binding element melts away?
I would think so. Sintered glass is rather porous. It makes sense.
isn't everything porous on the microscopic level?
Great question! Although some porosity may exist, we can assume it is relatively fully dense. Usually it takes quite a bit of pressure or specialized processes to ensure there is no porosity left. However, it seems like their furnace profile has a specific debinding phase that is necessary to ensure that binder burns out before the metal is heated to sintering temperatures. This is helpful to prevent porosity as the binder can escape prior to the metal densification stage. From their website it looks like they claim their 17-4 PH Stainless Steel to be approximately 96% dense. This is normal for most metal processing (even traditional), although I have seen better density on other varieties of metal 3D printers.
SN curve on the stresses induced and working life of the printed part might help.
Would quenching improve it's properties? Or is quenching inapplicable to sintered parts?
I wonder if you could scale this up into something, perhaps start making stuff for building materials. Or even components for aerospace.
We have customers in both verticals printing some wild parts and components with the Metal X
What is the full PPE required for these processes? Type of ventilation? All the video showed was gloves.
I this is so badass... Im going to get one in ten years when price gos down
You better do it now. It won't exist in ten years.
@@fattmouth7715 scary...
@@fattmouth7715 why not?
@@Iancreed8592 We can print guns with it, among other things.
@@fattmouth7715 I have long thought the same. Within 10 years I can't imagine the govt will allow the general population to keep advancing as it is. Just think about the 'biohackers' who are playing with gene editing from their garage. As much as I like freedom, what would a world be like where I could download the instructions off the internet to develope a super virus from my own garage? - The near future is going to be distopian and very strange.
This can be revolutionary
Is there any other slicer software this system works with, or do all prints have to be uploaded to a cloud-based service?
I like the fact that its a 3d printer for metal, but knew it wouldnt work without the melting of alloy(as hot as a welder) the furnace thing pulls it to reality, but i realize this is too awesome for me.
I would use the 3D printer to make a metal box around my phone so I don’t have to hear the annoying ad
Thanks for sharing this informative piece with us, but metal 3D printing is not everyone’s piece of cake! A professional is a must for it. What do you think? Like, I know a 3D printing company Falcon Technologies International, that also deals in metal 3D printing and various other fields.
How financialy is efective such production? It takes few days to make it? In convecional way it can be done in maby two-three hour.
Oh yeah, I'm totally gonna make cool projects that have no relation to weapons when I get a printer😎
What happens to the shrinkage of the metal 3D printed product after heat treatment?
The size is scaled up automatically by the software to account for shrinkage.
Good Example , Can we print stamping mold?
Awesome
Wow am amazed Sir, please i which to which software are you using
Hi Dylan! We use a software called Eiger which we make ourselves. You can learn more about it and its robust capabilities on our website www.Markforged.com/software
If it wasn't $99,000 for just the printer I'd buy that ASAP. All the possibilities!
what would you do with it?
I want this to print metal D&D miniatures
That was my first thought.
I wanted it to print erotic statues, lol. I think metal is overkill for tabletop games.
you can almost do that already with most metal filled filaments. I wouldn't be surprised if you could use the same processes in the film to achieve the same results, but even without doing that you still have the weight, feel and look of metal. Check out Proto-Pasta, they have a ton of filaments to run. I've used brass-filled filament and it's nice.
sounds like the perfect crowdfunding startup
Nice explanation, but how much is the cost? For like the one piece in the demo, only one piece, just to have an idea.
Hi Juan! Are you referring to the demo part that's shown or the actual Metal X printer?
Markforged can this machine print a refractory alloy such as tantalum Hafnium Carbide who melting temperature is 7,400 F.? I think it would have to be a powder, I don't imagine it comes in a wire.
Hi Wade! At this time, the Metal X cannot print Tantalum hafnium carbide. If you're curious about what materials it can print, we have more information available here:
markforged.com/materials/metals/
Very impressive
Would this be programmed like a cnc machine? If I have some knowledge in cnc programming would This be easy to catch on to?
Is 3d printing graphite parts possible? I’d think not because graphite has one of the highest melting points of any material but I’d like to me proved wrong.
Damn, those finished parts are so damn beautiful... 🤤🤤🤤
I'm wondering about cost of machines and avaliablity of materials......just saying......
If you want to send an email to NAsales@markforged.com, someone can help you get some answers around our pricing.
Wow...great technology
If I printed a .5” thick block of 316, would the attenuation through that .5” be the same as a .5” 316 plate?
Next make it like cheap for the public to use it! Would be great!
from where do we get the materials for the dosage if it's ended?
What is the finished product density relative to a CNC machined part? What about the relative strength?
How does the tensile strength of a print compare to the same material when forged or milled?
So in designing a part do you have to upscale the part by several thousandths to compensate for shrinkage from sintering?
Hey Cole! You don't have to upscale the part in CAD, when you bring it into our software Eiger it will automatically be upscaled.
Here's an article from our learning library that details some of the Metal processes: markforged.com/resources/learn/design-for-additive-manufacturing-metals/metal-additive-manufacturing-introduction/metal-additive-manufacturing-process
Взгляните на процесс печати в принтерах Markforged metal x. Очень много положительных отзывов. Обратите внимание, что в качестве связующего вещества они используют два компонента. Один из которых вымывается после печати. А далее происходит спекание в печи. И еще один момент: их слайсер учитывает изменение геометрии при печати и после спекания, это позволяет получать нужные размеры с первой попытки.
sweet!!! that is pretty bad ass!!!
It's great, but maybe a tad expensive for me though
Pretty sure it's not made for individual use
Considering this product is an industrial equipment for companies, it isn't expensive at all. DMLS printers cost $700,000 even for lower end ones and require material related licenses as some metal powders are dangerous to work
So an online cloud to control this printer? Awful if the company goes out of business or is bought out there's a good chance you'll have a 160k paper weight
The cost time running sounds like it could price the part out
The machine is $160k
you're meant to exploit the printer to make parts that the original manufacturer no longer makes.
this will prolong even more old products in the long run like vehicle spare parts etc.
@@HammerLeaf i did an online estimate and my 35mm copper part came out to around 10usd. Sounds like a competitive price
Really cool
Cool but how do I change the colour of my campfire
Now that is cool
Can't you just torch it right after? Then you wouldn't need to clean or sinter.
Do the final products coming out of the metal printer have armor protection features?
They do not
@@markforged thanks
Imagine if it becomes mainstream
They probably patented the process up the whazoo, so we can wait another 20 years before shops cam get a machine for less than 100k.
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I wonder how car parts would hold up. Not like a door handle i mean like an intake manifold, what kind of heat can this material withstand and what’s the life span on 3D printed stuff?
Intakes don't get crazy hot an exhaust tho would be a great stress test
Imagine going to a store and instead of them saying “ we don’t have that part” they tell you it will be printed in a couple hours
That's the future we want to see!
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What benefits does this have over just metal casting the part?
Precise parts, faster and safer production and cost effective
No or very little machining is needed.
Casting the part requires making the mold, then casting the part. 2 steps. With 3D printing you can go from computer to part in one step. Casting wins with volume production, because you can shoot part after part, or make a multi-part mold, but printing parts means you get to check the part fits - THEN you can make a mold for production.
I wish I had one, but it seems too complicated to be used by freelancers...there are too many processes attached to reach the final product. It's cost and energy-intensive. Not affordable to small businesses but largely for established companies. I have to wait till the technology tunes up for the small service/product creators
And it will
This is a product for companies
awesome
There comes a point in which a CNC machine is much more effective. In 3D printing, that point is around $500. Why spend more than $500 on a 3D printer when an entry level CNC can be had for the same amount? Am I missing something?
I suppose the advantage to this is that it is easier to use than a traditional cnc machine. Also keep in mind this works with steel. With those $500 machines only being able to cut plywood, aluminum and plastic. But even then this thing costs way too much for what it is. R&d markup probably. I’m hoping the Chinese will bootleg these soon though. When that happens these will definitely be cost effective.
Because you can print parts with shapes a regular CNC machine can't
CNC cant easily compete with the more complex parts that are possible with additive manufacturing. With this system, you can create parts that have internal cavities and undercuts that a CNC can't do at all, or not with out secondary processes. For example, you could make a part with metal 3d printing that has a sweeping tube shape going through the whole part. You could do this with a casting process, but not CNC.
I can speak from experience in getting parts from this system through a service bureau that I can get Stainless Steel parts with more complexity from this system for 50-80% of the cost of traditional CNC with Aluminum. If you are a company who makes many parts for production or R&D, this machine could possibly pay for itself over the course of a single year.
@g % Absolutely. Casting is a great alternative to get roughly the same end result. The only difference there is usually how many you need to make. Casting is probably a better idea when you need to make 100-1000 of something. Additive can do it when you need less. Several of the additive manufacturing bureaus I have talked to have said the same thing; these metal printers are really for very low scale production/prototyping so far. In the future we may see that change though.
@g % who does casting for 35mm figurines? is it cheaper?
looking at something like this for getting some master copies for a bust. What would be the minimum layer size and detail?
Hi Scranton! We print 100 micron layers. Detail is a little tougher as it’s constrained by the nozzle width. We’re happy to get in touch with you directly if you have specific questions - just let us know.
@@markforged I would love to inquire further.
What would be the best way to contact you?
@@scranton8582 Happy to help with that.
Email sales@markforged.com and they’d be happy to answer all of your questions. I just let them know you’d be reaching out about the Metal X.
For easy parts, just get a cnc machine, sure, more time is needed to learn it, but it will be times cheaper
Exactly, easy parts, AM completely turns design criteria on its head
IT shrinks btw depending on how much "plastic is in it after baking them.
Which is why the software automatically scales your part up to account for this.
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Hi sir I'm vaibhav from INDIA I want to know what is the cost of the machine
Wonder about power consumption?
Around 20,000 watts?
Not even close
Have you included materials like cobalt chrome to print?
can't wait to print my car
From what I understand Open AI which is the company that invented ChatGPT has a 3D modeling tool that can model parts. Then you create them using a 3D printer. From your home. Artificial Intelligence is wild.
We couldn't agree more - AI is wild. We're looking forward to seeing the new innovations created for Additive.
How accurate are the tolerances after all of the processes the part has to go through. Idk
How we can select the material and where we get it either it comes with the printer or we have to buy it from other source?
Hi there! The material would need to be purchased separately from the printer itself. You can purchase the material here: bit.ly/mf-estore
@@markforged how we select the material that which material is good for our product and which one is not?
@@Latestmoviestrailers870 Which product do you have?
I'm sorry but how is this useful compared with normal machined parts?
Fascinating.
Suggestion?
Turn the volume of the background music down a bit. It makes hearing you more difficult.
Great job otherwise, imho.
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Noted, thank you for the suggestion. Cheers!
so just casting and forging?
I cant see that this machine can print medical grade titanium. Please confirm that it can!
I wonder if it's the future of metallurgy 🤔
What is the nozzle material?