[TheForge] Transplant jaw made by 3D metal printer

[terry l. ridder]

hello;

i was wondering if anyone had read this article on the bbc news.

BBC News - Transplant jaw made by 3D printer claimed as first
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16907104

it takes 33 layers to complete 1 mm.

obviously not for home or hobby blacksmithing use but fascinating
nonetheless.

the titanium metal powder/flour has to be stored either in a vacuum
or in inert gas. otherwise it would oxidize exothermically.



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terry l. ridder ><>