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A discussion about Additive Manufacturing used in a model railway context.

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What you require to venture into Additive Manufacturing

What is additive Manufacturing? Traditional manufacturing is done by removing material, whereas additive manufacturing is done by adding material. What equipment do I need to start? Normally it is considered that you require a 3D printer, but that is not so. All I have is a collection of thin sheets of plasticard, a comtainer of plastic weld adhesive, a cutting board, a scapel, and a 12" steel rule. Can I used subtractive processes? Yes of course you can. Many commercial appl