Looking For Cheapest Metal 3D Printer

[Gizmo j]

I know metal 3D printers are expensive, which is why I'm looking for the cheapest one.

I seen some articles about cheap metal 3d printers online, but I can't find the ones they're talking about to actually buy.

 

[nakedfrog]

Maybe you should link those articles here. But I feel like your question was pretty solidly answered in your last thread asking about metal 3D printers.

 

[Gizmo j]

Maybe you should link those articles here. But I feel like your question was pretty solidly answered in your last thread asking about metal 3D printers.

How Much Does a Metal 3D Printer Cost?

Understand the cost spectrum of metal 3D printers, from entry-level technology to hidden expenses and on-demand service options.

all3dp.com

I can't find the cheaper ones listed on this site

 

[nakedfrog]

How Much Does a Metal 3D Printer Cost?

Understand the cost spectrum of metal 3D printers, from entry-level technology to hidden expenses and on-demand service options.

all3dp.com

I can't find the cheaper ones listed on this site

I literally googled the name of the cheapest ($2k) one (Prusa i3 MK3S+ w/enclosure) on the list and found an eBay listing for one.

 

[pete6032]

What do you do when the nozzle clogs?

 

[Gizmo j]

I literally googled the name of the cheapest ($2k) one (Prusa i3 MK3S+ w/enclosure) on the list and found an eBay listing for one.

I seen this, but the prints looks plastic, not metal.

 

[Fenixgoon]

A quick Google suggests an entry cost of about 100k for a true metal printer.

Printers such as the MKS3+ are going to print filament embedded with metallic particles. This does not create a true metallurgical bond.

The parts need to be subsequently sintered to create the metallurgical bond. This will burn off the filament or binder and create a large volumetric contraction.

The printers that use LPBF/SLM create true metallurgical bonds. They start at 90kish.

How Much Does a Metal 3D Printer Cost?

Understand the cost spectrum of metal 3D printers, from entry-level technology to hidden expenses and on-demand service options.

all3dp.com

As I mentioned in your previous thread, a printer that uses FDM technology is limited to temperatures of about 300C, which cannot directly bond metallic materials (well, the ones of engineering interest, generally). Secondary processing is required.