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May 2021
Metrology Minute May
The Benefit of using GD&T and a Positional Tolerance vs +/- Tolerances
When creating a part like the one below, the intent of the four holes is likely to fasten this component to another in the final assembly where the round holes will accept round fasteners. We want to look for a way to maximize our tolerance to provide as few scrapped parts as possible.
A typical dimensioning scheme using +/- tolerances might look something like this, […]
Our Xpand3D Design and Manufacturing Event is Approaching
Don’t Miss This – Book Your Ticket Now
Xpand3D 2021 is getting closer, and you should book your seat fast before it slips your mind.
We have over 30 Unique Educational Sessions and Keynote Presentations, covering everything from 3D Printing and Scanning, to Mastercam & CNC Machining.
It was a “great experience seeing all the latest advancements with additive manufacturing. And how everyone can help each other make […]
April 2021
Modeling a Car Tire with Geomagic Freeform
In this post, we will walk through how to create a tire model with deep treads using Geomagic Freeform. We will do this by applying the basics of Sub D modeling to create a real-world part.
Let’s start by creating a Taurus. Inside the editing tools, we can see that we have 61,440 faces on Level 5.
Learn About Design and Manufacturing at Xpand3D
Want to learn more about design and manufacturing and how you can leverage those to grow Cimquest, Inc.?
Join us on May 25th & 26th for the Virtual Xpand3D 2021 to see the latest in 3D Printing, Manufacturing, CNC Machining, and 3D Scanning Technologies.
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HUNDREDS of industry experts will gather around VIRTUALLY to share their knowledge and secret recipe to their company’s success. Get a front-row seat […]
How to Export Data out of Control X
This blog post will explain how to export data out of Control X to be used for review or downstream applications. Control X Metrology software allows you to leverage rich data to understand why parts are in or out of tolerance.
In working with a CAD model, known as the reference data, when you select the reference data node, a window appears in the […]
Williams Racing Announces Partnership with Nexa3D
Williams Racing recently announced a new partnership with Nexa3D, bringing the fastest polymer 3D printing to the world of Formula One.
Beginning this month, Nexa3D’s NXE400 ultrafast photoplastic 3D printer will be available to manufacture functional wind tunnel parts for aero testing purposes. The company’s NexaX software will enable high-performance additive manufacturing processes using modern computation architecture to develop light-weighted parts and accelerate the file-to-part process.
With Nexa3D’s […]