Re: [TECH]:: 3D metal printing

Interestingly, the prices are several orders of magnitude lower than I
remember. For thinwall prototype parts made of metal this seems quite
reasonable. (I wonder if it is porous or gas tight?)

SLM
$25 (USD) for an aluminum benchy
$37 for a stainless benchy


Size: 60.66 x 32.91 x 48.00mm (2.4" x 1.3" x 1.9")
Volume: 15.29 cm

And to have it 3D printed via FDM processes is allegedly less than $2.50?
Wild.

I must be missing some sort of catch. Presumably they are using the same
model as the PCB prototypers - ie. importing large batches from Asian
manufacturers?

-Jason White