I will add though, the main reason to use a drill press is precision, and it’s hard to imagine a 3D printed structure wouldn’t flex and warp during use.
It’s a 3d printing forum, most people here already have the 3d Printer for other uses. It’s an option for those people. Not someone who is starting from scratch.
Also you might need a 400+ USD 3D Printer and the drill bits that can’t be printed.
Drilling through soft metals like aluminum and brass is possible with 2mm drills.
…yay?
I mean, I’m all for printing fun stuff just to see if it works. Just don’t make it sound like it’s a cheap solution for people who need a drill press…
It does kinda say this in the article.
I will add though, the main reason to use a drill press is precision, and it’s hard to imagine a 3D printed structure wouldn’t flex and warp during use.
It’s a 3d printing forum, most people here already have the 3d Printer for other uses. It’s an option for those people. Not someone who is starting from scratch.