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3d printers, CNC mills, laser cutters — you name it.

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Anonymous 02/14/15 (Sat) 20:50:33 No.23

What is the best machine for working in metal?
I'm guessing it is not an additive process so i have no idea so it may be sintering or something.
I am asking because I am trying to get a rough estimate for the total price of a small, completely independent community. one that cap produce everything it needs from food to computers.

Anonymous 02/24/15 (Tue) 18:22:23 No.24

>>23
Depends on the kind of part you want to make.
Either CNC mill/router, or CNC lathe.
Lathes are probably the most versatile.
Also you can 3d print a prototype of a part and then cast it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWVVSZP3Au4
Sintering is actually an additive technology. I don't think it's feasible for a hobbyist though.

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