United Tool & Die - Customer Spotlight A renowned leader in the aerospace tube & duct field, United Tool & Die uses 3D printing to produce functional jigs & fixtures. With the evolution of additive manufacturing, UTD continues to conjure innovative and complex designs, while saving extensively on time and costs.
Robotic arms carry out a wide range of functions in this modern age of manufacturing. The end of arm tool (EAOT) of a robot is the key piece which engages with an object, for example through gripping or welding. With FDM technology, companies can now produce custom end of arm tools tailored to sophisticated applications and processes, at a fraction of the cost. http://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/uv5jvt22yh?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640
United Tool & Die is a prominent tube, duct, and sheet metal fabricator operating in the aerospace industry. Founded in 1925 and based in West Hartford, CT, their customer base includes acclaimed aerospace leaders such as Boeing, Pratt & Whitney, and Sikorsky. UTD has flourished in the aerospace field due to an unyielding dedication towards innovation and continuous process improvement. They’ve recently implemented 3D printing as a primary method for producing functional jigs, machining fixtures, [...]
Our President & CEO Rob Hassold was interviewed on HealthTech Talk Live at the MD&M Philadelphia Conference 2015, hosted by Jill Schiaparelli. Rob explained some of the latest advancements in manufacturing including efficiencies in traditional subtractive manufacturing, as well as the new materials available for 3D printing. He showed off a bicycle frame that Cimquest designed and 3D printed in-house and explained some of the ways 3D printing is helping in the medical industry. Watch the interview below.
Normal is a company in New York City that is using 3D printing to develop a gadget that many of us rely on every day - earphones. Earphones are a cherished component of smartphones, mp3 players, tablets, and computers. In the earphones industry, there are a wide variety of options available, ranging in size, shape, material, and sound quality. But even with this abundance of choices, it can be difficult to find a comfortable pair that [...]
In Mastercam X9, tangent edges of adjacent faces can be linked to produce 2D and 3D cuts. Edge chaining even works with 2D dynamic cutting, and these advancements make your job easier by eliminating timely steps. http://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/z368lfzzdv?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640
In Mastercam X9, tangent edges of adjacent faces can be linked to produce 2D and 3D cuts. Edge chaining even works with 2D dynamic cutting, and these advancements make your job easier by eliminating timely steps. http://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/z368lfzzdv?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640
We are so very proud and excited to have been awarded "Top US Reseller" award from CNC Software for 2015. In addition, Cimquest ranked as the #4 Reseller worldwide, which is pretty crazy. Congratulations to the entire team at Cimquest! Cimquest has gone through some drastic changes over the past couple of years and feel that we have sharpened our focus on manufacturing and are now bigger, better, and stronger than we have even been. Of course, [...]
