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How Foundries Remain Competitive Against 3D Printing

Using 3D metal printing, this magnesium chair frame was manufactured in four parts, at a cost of USD 12,000 per frame. Printing plastic models and subsequent precision casting means costs can be reduced by a factor of three to $4,000 and the part can be produced in a single piece. arrow back Image Zoom
Using 3D metal printing, this magnesium chair frame was manufactured in four parts, at a cost of USD 12,000 per frame. Printing plastic models and subsequent precision casting means costs can be reduced by a factor of three to $4,000 and the part can be produced in a single piece. (Picture: Autodesk)
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