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Sometimes plastic 3D printing is simply not strong enough. In this case, metal 3D printing with SLM technology can come in handy. This technology is very expensive for now, but you can use a 3D printing service. In this video, I test and compare metal objects printed by JLC3DP with plastic. JLC3DP website: https://jlc3dp.com/?from=igor (not an affiliate link, just want to follow). $60 for new users. SLM video introduction on JLC3DP Youtube channel: • Selective Laser Melting(SLM)3D Printing Mentioned English video: • How strong is 3D printed metal? SLM (... Contents: 0:00 Introduction 0:46 SLM about metal 3D printing 1:06 Ordering process 2:50 Unpacking 3:52 Dimensional accuracy 4:57 Bending 5:59 Hook test 6:20 Density measurement 6:46 Tensile test 7:14 Impact bending 7:53 Drilling, threading 8:15 Screw loading 8:53 3D printed auger drill 9:13 Final thoughts #3dprinting