What impact does 3D metal printer have on traditional casting processing, and can 3D metal printing be used in the jewelry industry for precious metal printing?

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3D metal printing has some impact on the traditional foundry industry, but not much. 3D metal printing is still difficult to apply to the jewelry industry.
1.Let me talk about the impact of 3D metal printing on traditional casting. Casting has low cost, mature technology, and a wide variety of applicable materials. 3D metal printing costs are very high. It costs several million for a single device. It is generally suitable for printing parts with specific materials, complex structures and short processing cycles. Complex post-processing is also required. Therefore, traditional casting will still have a wide application market.
2.As for the application in the jewelry industry, direct 3D metal printing products require some post-grinding and other processing, and some hollow structures are difficult to handle.
3.The 3D printers used in the general jewelry industry mainly print plastic models, and some can replace traditional wax models to further manufacture metal parts.
4.With the development and promotion of 3D printing technology, it provides an opportunity for the development of the jewelry industry. Because of the personalized customization advantages of 3D printing, manufacturing becomes as simple as kneading plasticine. Using 3D printing technology, jewellery manufacturers can directly create and cast the version, which greatly saves the time for version creation and helps customers to make personalized jewelry faster and better.