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Comparing metal printing techniques: laser, inkjet, and electroforming

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  Metal printing is a revolutionary manufacturing technology that makes design, production, and customization possible in fields like jewelry and aircraft. This blog discusses the primary laser, inkjet, and electroforming methods, pointing out their pros, cons, and real-world uses. Its goal is to give engineers, designers, and producers all the information they need to make wise choices. Understanding Metal Printing Using digital design files, metal printing makes metal things layer by layer, which allows for more accuracy, less waste, and more complex shapes. It is used extensively for prototyping and creating final products in aerospace, medical device manufacturing, luxury goods, and the car industry, especially for complicated designs or small batch sizes. Laser Metal Printing In laser metal printing , also called laser powder bed fusion, a high-powered laser melts metal powders and fuses them to make solid things. It serves many materials, such as titanium, stainless steel, an...