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      11-18-2018, 08:50 PM   #101
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Originally Posted by iatacs19 View Post
This process produces less waste vs forging? I am all for making 3D printed anything if it also brings environmental benefits. Very interesting concept!
Forging is a bit of a misnomer, lots of material has to be removed from the wheels by CNC mill after forging I'm sure. Lots of products start with a big block of aluminum and then end up as a small part when all of the material is removed. It's very wasteful.
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