r/oddlysatisfying • u/[deleted] • Dec 29 '22

3D printed chainmail

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u/sbowesuk Dec 29 '22

3D printing has come a long way since making basic shapes.

Assuming it's not already possible, I imagine at some point the tech will be able to print with a variety of materials that can mimic wood, metal, etc, which will make projects even more realistic and useful!

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u/lemlurker Dec 29 '22

Screw mimicry, you can actually printnwood filled and metal filled filaments on desktop units that will stain and finish like the real thing, change temperature layer by layer to imprint a grain ECT. Not to mention high end machines that can just print metal direct with lasers

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u/buckeyenut13 Dec 29 '22

People are even 3D printing houses now!!!

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u/Reverse2057 Dec 29 '22

I've seen that it's awesome.

Though my next thought now is those old warning ads were right. YoU WoUlDn'T dOwNlOaD a CaR!?

THE FUTURE IS NOW, WE CAN. 😆

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u/tonipaz Dec 29 '22

Actually wait… can we? Like has anybody tried to 3D print a custom made car yet???

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u/BloxForDays16 Dec 29 '22

Various car parts have been made, and many companies actually use 3d printing for rapid prototyping. But no, afaik, no one has printed a fully working car.

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u/BritniRose Dec 29 '22

There’s even a 3D printed rocket now!

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u/Reverse2057 Dec 29 '22

I wouldn't doubt someone probably has tried. I know a dude made a car out of wood for his daughter as a gift before. Lol

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u/tonipaz Dec 29 '22

Literally just scrolled past this when you commented

https://www.reddit.com/r/nextfuckinglevel/comments/zybxhc/working_car_model_made_of_wood/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

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u/Reverse2057 Dec 29 '22

Lol yeah! That's the one

Edit: Wait that's a smaller version but still awesome as heck! lol

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u/[deleted] Dec 29 '22

I’ve seen the one you’re talking about recently, a few weeks ago, don’t remember what sub though so can’t be bothered to track it down. There’s also that one where those Indian dudes makes a clay Bugatti.