[Hallicrafters] SX-88 Bezel Reproduction

[rbethman]

Just one tidbit of information regarding 3-D printing of metal objects.

The end product must be heat treated!  The results directly from the 3-D 
printing process is very brittle when doing metal items. I doubt that an 
SX-88 bezel would make it through ANY form of shipping unless it is at 
the minimum, annealed.

Bob - N0DGN

On 7/6/2013 3:41 PM, Chris Kepus wrote:
> Seems like someone reading this message either has a 3-D printer or knows a
> person or business that does.  From what I've seen in reputable print
> sources that have reported extensively on this new "copying" technology, a
> SX-88 bezel would be child's play for these rascals.  Yeah, there are
> different types of 3-D printers but since one would have their choice,
> depending on the $$$ one is willing to be spend, of the plastic resin type
> (very hard smooth surface easily paintable) or a metal reproduction.
>
> Anyone willing to offer a more experienced opinion?
>
> 73,
> Chris
> W7JPG
>