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0 pointspjc5011mo ago0 comments

3D printing absolutely sucks for production runs of more than a few dozen, and it produces finishes nowhere near as good as injection moulding.

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iamacyborg11mo ago

Is that still the case? Even for a simple (presumably) board game piece?

tstrimple11mo ago

Finishes are getting much better, especially with the high resolution resin based printers. But they are still slow and labor intensive compared to a "real" factory.

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0 pointspjc5011mo ago0 comments

3D printing absolutely sucks for production runs of more than a few dozen, and it produces finishes nowhere near as good as injection moulding.

0 comments

iamacyborg11mo ago

Is that still the case? Even for a simple (presumably) board game piece?

tstrimple11mo ago

Finishes are getting much better, especially with the high resolution resin based printers. But they are still slow and labor intensive compared to a "real" factory.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse