As we live and work through this current COVID-19 pandemic one thing is very clear – Times are a-changin' and a new normal will be with us for the long haul. Of course, at this point, we have no idea exactly what that “new normal” will be. It may take quite some time before it becomes clear. We have been very lucky here at Cimquest because our entire staff has remained, not only on the [...]
https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/5k59c4ku4q?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Desktop Metal Shop System Designed with the modern machine shop in mind, the Shop System offers superior surface finish and resolution on metal parts. And it does this without the labor intensive support removal required with traditional metal systems.
Here's a quick overview of the free 30-minute webinars that we will be hosting this week. You will find a wide variety of topics from design/inspection and 3D printing to Mastercam and machining. Make use of some of your downtime and join us for one or all of the following events. Please register for any of these events by clicking on the buttons provided. Verisurf – From Blank Screen to a Fully Automated Inspection Plan [...]
A-dec is an Oregon-based manufacturer of dental equipment, including specialty chairs, delivery systems, medical lightning, and supplies. They are always looking to improve the ergonomics of designs since better ergonomics results in better care and experience for patients. A-dec was no stranger to 3D printing. They first adopted traditional 3D printers a decade ago, to assist in product development. However, due to limits on speed, strength, and detail, they were forced to outsource many of [...]
Verisurf Reporting Tool - On Demand Webinar Watch this on-demand replay as we continue to dive into the use of the Reporting Tool in Verisurf. We will measure multiple features by using the MEASURE Module, calculate the ‘Form’ for each ‘live’ feature, and finally how to export them to the Report Writer. Following that we will progress by measuring distances, angles, hole sizes and GD&T call-outs. Be a shop leader or impress a manager as [...]
We just recently finished another 3D printing project here at Cimquest that helped out our local medical community amid the COVID-19 crisis. This time we printed and assembled 94 face shields that we donated to Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ. Jimmy Barrera purchased the plastic face shields, Cimquest printed the headband portion that holds the shields. Those headbands were designed by Avid Product Development specifically for the HP 4200/5200 MJF printers. We printed them [...]
Mastercam Intro to 2-Axis Lathe Watch this on-demand replay of Mastercam 30-minute webinar that was live on May 5th. During this webinar the general interface as well as geometry types and preparation are demonstrated. Machine and tool loading, basic tool-paths, refined tool-paths, and similar part programming are also explored. After the Q&A portion there is a preview of part II where will be talking about Live Tooling. https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/tqmd0osgei?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640
https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/nrooqt1u18?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 COVID-19 3D Printed Face Shields - Assembly In today's episode, Jimmy Barrera shows the assembly of COVID-19 3D Printed Face shields. These were printed on Cimquest's HP 5200 and donated to Morristown Medical Center.
