[blackeyeblitzar]

Have you tried metal 3D printing? Is that a thing for home hobbyists?

[mionhe]

Those machines are still really expensive, and I haven't seen any versions that aren't a giant pain in the rear to setup and run. (spent several years setting up and rubbing prints on metal 3d printers.)

[kragen]

Which 3-D printing process were you using, and why did you rub the prints?

[alnwlsn]

Compared to plastic 3D printers, metal 3D printing ones are at minimum 100x more expensive, if not 1000x or 10000x.

[syntaxing]

It is to a certain extent. I forgot the exact brand but they give you a spool that’s $100-200 for 500g but that includes an autoclave service. You can ship the part to them to fire up in the furnace. But realistically, it’s cheaper and easier to outsource this whole thing.