• Doomsider@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    You think we are at a endpoint with 3d printing technology? As technology improves the ability to make better parts will keep increasing.

    You are right, it is about control.

    • gian @lemmy.grys.it
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      2 days ago

      You think we are at a endpoint with 3d printing technology? As technology improves the ability to make better parts will keep increasing.

      No, we are not at a endpoint even if I don’t think there is much more to be done that can improve the tech in some revolutionary way.

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      3 days ago

      There are 3d metal printers that do stainless, inconel, H13, D2. They are expensive but that price will come down over time

      • gian @lemmy.grys.it
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        2 days ago

        True, but to design a barrel for a gun is way more difficult. Even now you can have a barrel made from a metal shop (or with a relatively cheap cnc mill) if you really want.