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PartDaddy · January 27, 2013, 06:36 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXPv9FwXM8s

$1k High Resolution 3D Printer: SeeMeCNC dotcom

ABS filament is a standard print material
Nylon variant filament available

Please print responsibly and observe local laws. 3D printing merely makes manufacturing what you want easier, not necessarily safer, unless it's a printed metal part (but only large companies can afford that). A plastic receiver might get you hurt (physically and legally). A manual mill will make a better gun part, but requires more skill. The technology allows a less-skilled person to print incredible stuff. Not just firearm parts. You don't have to know CNC control code.

The general print process is:
1. Generate or download a CAD MODEL, then export STL format
2. Slice STL to generate the G-Code (the code that runs a CNC machine )
3. Load the G-Code program you just sliced and press start on your printer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nZl_oZSr9E

January 27, 2013, 06:36 PM	#19
PartDaddy Junior Member Join Date: January 26, 2013 Posts: 5	Please Print Responsibly http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXPv9FwXM8s $1k High Resolution 3D Printer: SeeMeCNC dotcom ABS filament is a standard print material Nylon variant filament available Please print responsibly and observe local laws. 3D printing merely makes manufacturing what you want easier, not necessarily safer, unless it's a printed metal part (but only large companies can afford that). A plastic receiver might get you hurt (physically and legally). A manual mill will make a better gun part, but requires more skill. The technology allows a less-skilled person to print incredible stuff. Not just firearm parts. You don't have to know CNC control code. The general print process is: 1. Generate or download a CAD MODEL, then export STL format 2. Slice STL to generate the G-Code (the code that runs a CNC machine ) 3. Load the G-Code program you just sliced and press start on your printer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nZl_oZSr9E Last edited by PartDaddy; January 28, 2013 at 07:29 AM. Reason: add content