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Old 12-11-2019, 02:18 PM   #79
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Default Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

I see interesting things with 3D printed metal.
Laser melted powder method versus bound particles.

Might be possible to print them with the latest larger printers soon.

Right now, laser melted aluminium powder costs $800 per pound of finished product though.
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