3d printed civil war bullets?

[Turnipboss]

Hey guys,

This I thought was quite neat.

People are now using this technology to recreate civil war memorabilia.

This guy made actual bullets.

https://pinshape.com/items/21429-3d-printed-civil-war-bullet (https://pinshape.com/items/21429-3d-printed-civil-war-bullet)

Has anyone tried this 3d printing technology? I would love to make
custom muskets, etc.

Don't worry, I'll make sure they don't really fire ;) Look very interesting for sure.

[Rithal]

While I don't know an inordinate amount about 3D printers, I do know that they are much better suited to constructing small, simple shaped things like bullets. Depending on the kind of 3D printer and materials one owns, you may or may not be able reconstruct a musket.

[SwingKid148]

While I don't know an inordinate amount about 3D printers, I do know that they are much better suited to constructing small, simple shaped things like bullets. Depending on the kind of 3D printer and materials one owns, you may or may not be able reconstruct a musket.

Anything can be 3D printed! Size is no option, just need a large enough printer! As an engineer that uses this technology it is amazing what can be done!

[Turnipboss]

Anything can be 3D printed! Size is no option, just need a large enough printer! As an engineer that uses this technology it is amazing what can be done!

That's awesome. Thanks for the info guy.

[Rithal]

Anything can be 3D printed! Size is no option, just need a large enough printer! As an engineer that uses this technology it is amazing what can be done!

Yep, that's exactly what I meant. It may be hard to model a to scale musket on some of the small 3D printers that exist for personal use. I must say though, I'm jealous of you getting to regularly work with 3D printers daily. Its a very exciting field to say the least. :)

[SwingKid148]

For more proof on size is no question:

https://youtu.be/GUdnrtnjT5Q

[Jordon Brooker]

These are awesome! Might have to see if I can get them printed locally.

[James Dixon]

Never tried it but im sure it would be awesome!

[Dman979]

As an engineering student, and as someone who has 3D printed their designs, I don't think that 3D printing is the way of the future here. Sure, it can be done, but the time it takes to make 1, 2 or even 10 bullets using a 3D printer is much longer than using a mold- including cutting off any excess metal/plastic. Also, 3D printers like to make their objects semi-hollow, to save on material used.

Best,
Dman979

[Jordon Brooker]

As an engineering student, and as someone who has 3D printed their designs, I don't think that 3D printing is the way of the future here. Sure, it can be done, but the time it takes to make 1, 2 or even 10 bullets using a 3D printer is much longer than using a mold- including cutting off any excess metal/plastic. Also, 3D printers like to make their objects semi-hollow, to save on material used.

Best,
Dman979

I may be wrong on this, but unless your producing in large quantities then a mold isn't really the most cost effective? Again, I'm no expert at all.