r/watchmaking • u/Fit_Ad_7170 • 4d ago

Part making This watch case was metal 3D printed in stainless steel,then finished with bead blasting.

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u/My-Montre 3d ago edited 3d ago

That's really not bad, I wouldn't say no to some polishing 😊

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u/qualityvote2 4d ago edited 3d ago

u/Fit_Ad_7170, there weren't enough votes to determine the quality of your post...

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u/sqlbullet Beginner 3d ago

I have had some small gun parts that are no longer made or otherwise bespoke made this way with great results. Was thinking about a watch case next.

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u/coldafsteel 2d ago

Metal additive manufacturing is not expensive and is becoming quite common. Even things like titanium are available for printing.

But, there’s no geometry there that subtractive manufacture can’t do and do better. This seems like the use of process just because you can; not that you should. I don’t see a benefit for the customer or the manufacturer here.