Originally Posted by
SteveH
Metal is done the same way but it is ultra fine metal powder mixed with a bonding agent(epoxy)
after making it they sinter (HIGH temp bake) it to remove the moisture and fuse it back into solid(ish) material
Ahhhhhh!!! I know how 3D printers work with plastics and pulp products, but had not heard of the metal powder.
how does the strength of the powder metal parts compare to regular forged metals?