Did You Know?

Some parts of guns can be made by machines!

What is 3D Printing?

3D printing makes things from a computer.

Why Use the 3DX?

The 3DX helps guns shoot better.

What 3dx Does

It makes guns more fun to use.

It helps with the kick when it shoots.

It is made of strong metal.

It helps keep the gun steady.

It was made in a cool way.

It can be made just for you!

More About 3dx

The 3DX is a new part for guns. It was made to help with how guns work. It was first shown to people in 2013. This part is special because it is made with a machine that prints in 3D.

This part helps people who like to shoot. It makes the gun easier to hold. It helps the gun not jump up when it shoots. This makes it more fun for people to use.

In the future, more parts like this can be made. They can help make guns better and safer. It is cool to think about what else can be made with 3D printing!

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["3DX (Auxetik)"] --> B["First 3D Printed Metal Muzzle Brake"] A --> C["First 3D Printed Metallic Component for Firearm"] A --> D["Designed for AR-15 Rifle"] A --> E["Public Design Release (July 2013)"] A --> F["Created by Sintercore"] A --> G["Manufactured using DMLS Method"] A --> H["Tames Recoil and Muzzle Rise"]

What Do These Words Mean?

3D printed:Made using a machine that creates objects layer by layer from a digital design.
muzzle brake:A device attached to the end of a gun barrel to reduce the kick when firing.
recoil:The backward movement of a gun when it is fired.
caliber:The size of a bullet or the inside diameter of a gun barrel.
Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS):A method of making metal parts by using a laser to melt and fuse metal powder together.