Turning A MIG Welder Into A Metal 3D Printer

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By Olachi in Technology
Updated 3 years ago

Metal 3D printers are, by and large, many times more expensive than their FDM and resin-based brethren. It's a shame, because there's plenty of projects that would benefit from being able to produce more heat-resistant metal parts with additive fabrication methods. [Integza]'s rocketry projects are one such example, so he decided to explore turning a MIG welder into a 3D printer for his own nefarious purposes. (Video, embedded below.)

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