https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/qp432btpke?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 How to Choose the Right 3D Scanner In this episode we will help you navigate this landscape of 3D scanning technologies and determine how to choose the right 3d scanner and which specs to look for based on your company's needs.
Mastercam 2020 Mill offers expanded machining flexibility and an increased emphasis on speed and automation. 2D high-speed toolpaths, 3D enhancements, and multiaxis features combine with dozens of additional new enhancements in a software package intended to improve shop floor productivity. Here are some of the significant highlights and new functionality in Mastercam Mill: General Enhancements Mastercam’s signature Dynamic Motion™ toolpath has been updated to streamline performance and increase programming speed. Accelerated Finishing™ receives new support [...]
The release of the HP Multi Jet Fusion platform makes production 3D printing a reality, and the new Jet Fusion 5200 is on the forefront of this paradigm shift. For the first time, 3D printing was now a viable option for larger-scale production. Let's take a look at how the process works. The 5200 series features a printer, build unit, and processing station similar to the 4200 model but brings superior part predictability and reliability. [...]
Coolant has three purposes for CNC machines. To cool To lubricate To flush chips away from the cutting tool. There are 3 typical delivery methods, flood, air, and mist and each is affected by pressure and volume. Flood is the most common method, which is directed either at the tool, through the tool, or both. Flood delivery is the best method to provide cooling, lubrication and is good at chip flushing. As coolant pressure increases [...]
https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/q4cbb1w71l?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Mastercam 2020 Solid Chaining Functions These great Solid Chaining Functions allow programmers to select edges much faster and more efficiently.
Mastercam 2020 includes many advances to boost your productivity and help streamline your manufacturing process from job setup to job completion. Solids enhancements in Mastercam 2020 include numerous improvements to the Solid Hole function. Additionally, Boolean now recognizes if you have pre-selected the Target, or not, and you can now select multiple Tool Bodies. Let’s look at both new features . . . Mastercam 2020 includes many enhancements to the Solid Hole function. Assign Colors [...]
by Rob Hassold, Founder/CEO Cimquest With over 800 exhibitor booths, the Formnext 3D Printing show in Germany has grown exponentially in the last few years of our attendance to become an unmatched force in the industry. I had the pleasure of teaming up with our Director of 3D Printer Sales, Dave Macfie, in an attempt to conquer the show. There are so many news feeds on the Formnext show, but I am going to focus [...]
Women in 3D Printing is an organization that is dedicated to promoting, supporting, and inspiring women using Additive Manufacturing technologies. They host quarterly conversations with inspiring women in the 3D printing industry. Cimquest will be sponsoring and exhibiting at their next event which will take place: December 12, 2019 - 6PM - 9PM A/D/O 29 Norman Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11222 The keynote speaker for this event will be Diana Verdugo, the Partnership Lead at Formlabs. [...]
