Comments on: I want my 3D print in Stainless Steel!

By: john191

john191 — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 04:01:21 +0000

I would just say one thing to you and that is, “FANTASTIC”!! Keep it up and wish to get more details from your blog.
regards
sears parts

By: Charles Culp

Charles Culp — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:41:39 +0000

Bathsheba has been using ProMetal to do this for quite a while now (quite a few years):
http://www.bathsheba.com/sculpt/process/

And also now available from shapeways:
http://www.shapeways.com/shops/bathsheba

Very cool stuff.

By: Rod_Uding

Rod_Uding — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:24:33 +0000

Cool bit of technology here! I could see my company having a use for this since we now pretty much only deal with stainless steel parts.

By: Richard Doyle

Richard Doyle — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 11:36:16 +0000

Hi Jeff,
Nice review, but I don't think this is “completely” new. DTM Corporation developed a process called RapidSteel back in the 90's that was exaclty as you describe – binder coated powder infiltrated by bronze.

Do you know who they are using to produce the parts?

I'm also amazed by the prices – back when I was with DTM, even the little rings would have costs $100's (if not $1000's) to produce.

By: gol10dr

gol10dr — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 03:51:43 +0000

Jeff I got a post on my blog with an advertisement of this process. Definitely interested in the results. Thinking about asking them to send me some samples…