Much safer than existing powder-based systems. The feedstock is effectively water based so none of the flammability risks of metal powder. No special gases required, no high powered lasers or thermal processing sytems.
That being said it still is an industrial process and requires responsible handling of the feedstock and equipment to ensure safety to personnel and the environment.
Re:Next gen 3D metal printing
by Nathanael_M on Thursday June 27, 2024 @03:25PM
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Thanks for the response!
Re:Next gen 3D metal printing
by tastyfreeze on Thursday June 27, 2024 @12:00PM
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Metallic ionic solutions are usually strong acids. They are made by dissolving metal in sulfuric or nitric acids. Looks like they are using copper sulfate as the electrolyte. After the copper is deposited you are left with sulfuric acid.
Disclaimer: I don’t know much about this field, this may be a dumb question.