Re: [OM] 3-D printing, was: New photos up

[Chuck Norcutt]

Yes, it presents interesting design options when you realize that you 
can create a ball and socket joint with the ball already in the socket 
and no need for any further mechanical contrivance to insert the ball.

Chuck Norcutt


On 3/9/2013 10:03 AM, Ian Manners wrote:
> Hi Chuck,
>
>> True?  I don't know enough about 3-D printing materials capability to
>> say for sure but it's an interesting observation.
>
> 3D printing is already being used to create scaffolding for skin
> and bone, even entire replacement bones and joints. Should
> be available at a hospital near you with in the next few years.
>
> It's also amazing how strong some of the plastics are that are
> used by 3D printers, and there are also 3D design file lib's
> available on the internet, as well as app's to create the design
> files from photos for things like busts.
>
> Cheers
> Ian Manners
> Of nowhere in particular.
>
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