I think that in at least some cases, the inner workings can actually be printed in place

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mcfly — 9/16/2014 4:40:19 PM (archived)

I saw a video a few years ago of an adjustable wrench being printed, and it came into being as a finished tool. The moving, internal parts were simply printed in place before the top containing layer was created.

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I would like to check this out. - bowser - 9/16/2014 5:44:17 AM
- My understanding...and I may be wrong... - ER - 9/16/2014 1:45:39 PM
  - BTW . . . - DanS - 9/16/2014 6:29:23 PM
    - Tell me about it. - ER - 9/16/2014 8:01:44 PM
  - I think that in at least some cases, the inner workings can actually be printed in place - mcfly - 9/16/2014 4:40:19 PM
  - Thank you, that helps a lot. - bowser - 9/16/2014 2:35:10 PM
    - The advantage is in the software. - ER - 9/16/2014 4:10:14 PM
      - The original idea. - bowser - 9/16/2014 9:27:04 PM
        
        I do think you've got it sussed, Bowz. - ER - 9/16/2014 10:14:39 PM
        
        Johnny Rocco - ER - 9/17/2014 2:48:33 AM
        
        That's great. And hurts. - bowser - 9/17/2014 9:13:50 AM

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