<p>You will need a laser sintering or lasercusing printer, which will not be something you can buy for home use. They are horribly expensive.</p>

<p>You could always print this in PLA or ABS and cast it in aluminium. Then you have to find a safe method to test the result, because casting is not quite as simple as it looks and the bike could be seriously dangerous.</p>

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<p>I've seen article about <a href="http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Worlds-first-3D-printed-bike-2014.html" rel="nofollow">World's First 3D Printed Bike</a>.</p>

<p>What kind of printer is required to do that, briefly how long it takes and how much does it cost? Is this even achievable at home? Doesn't need to be that specific one. </p>

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Renishaw has been using/manufacturing 3D printers since something like the '80's.... http://www.renishaw.com/en/additive-manufacturing-systems--15239
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How to 3D print a bike?
kenorb
# How to 3D print a bike?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-01-12)

I've seen article about [World's First 3D Printed Bike](http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Worlds-first-3D-printed-bike-2014.html).

What kind of printer is required to do that, briefly how long it takes and how much does it cost? Is this even achievable at home? Doesn't need to be that specific one.

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> **username_1**: Renishaw has been using/manufacturing 3D printers since something like the '80's.... http://www.renishaw.com/en/additive-manufacturing-systems--15239  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2016-01-12. Score: 5 | Accepted answer

You will need a laser sintering or lasercusing printer, which will not be something you can buy for home use. They are horribly expensive.

You could always print this in PLA or ABS and cast it in aluminium. Then you have to find a safe method to test the result, because casting is not quite as simple as it looks and the bike could be seriously dangerous.


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