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October 2021
Gain Production Freedom With Ultimaker
Do you want to avoid outsourcing parts and gain production freedom?
Paul Klopper (Technical Specialist at Trivium) did just that and this is what he had to say . . .
“Our supplier didn’t supply a part we needed. It was obsolete. And sometimes we have to replace this part inside the machine because of wear.
First, we copied the original design, we 3D printed it in […]
Programming Your CMM From Inside Mastercam
Is your CMM programmed by complex, clumsy software? Is it difficult to find and train CMM operators to develop efficient inspection plans? Are the results/reports generated by your software all text-based and challenging for you and your customers to interpret?
The Universal CMM (UCMM) is incredible technology that runs ‘inside’ Mastercam and can replace your current CMM programming software. Since this is a software-only solution, you won’t need […]
Control X Color Map Fitting Tolerances through GD&T
This month’s Metrology Minute will focus on a capability of Control X called Color Map Fitting, which is an extremely useful ON and OFF switch to use for analyzing the results of a GD&T callout. GD&T will typically check for a specific criteria to be within an acceptable tolerance and the user is looking for a Pass or Fail response. Consider a connecting arm that looks like the one below.
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A Closer Look at Desktop Metal Studio Ti64 Titanium Material
Today we will take a look at Desktop Metal’s newest material, Ti64 titanium. It’s one of the most commonly used titanium alloys and Ti64 has excellent strength, low modulus of elasticity, high corrosion resistance, good weldability, and is heat treatable. It also has a high temperature resistance and the ability to withstand temperatures of nearly 800°C.
Ti64 is used in […]
September 2021
Comparing FDM, SLS, and SLA 3D Printing
reprint from the Formlabs blog
In-house 3D printing can increase manufacturing speed, reduce costs, enable rapid prototyping, and facilitate innovative products and designs. The popularity of 3D printing has grown as it has established itself as an accessible alternative to traditional manufacturing. However, 3D printing is not a one-size-fits-all technology. There are three well-known types of 3D printing: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), and Stereolithography (SLA). Each method has its […]
Advantages of 3D Printing with Polypropylene
This article will cover a highly versatile 3D printing material called Polypropylene. 3D printing with Polypro offers the ability to produce prototypes in the same material as your final parts. Let’s take a look at two different options and find out what their unique advantages are.
Polypro is popular due […]