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Old 8th Jan 2014, 00:50
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I'm working with someone who has been helping to develop analysis methods for laser sintered parts. The static properties and F&DT properties are comparable to billet machined parts.

I think there's a way to go before using these processes in design as part of aircraft major structure, and they won't revolutionise everything because you'll still need to machine all those 3D printed parts which is still expensive and time consuming.
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