For a small shop or even an individual taking their first step into CNC machining, the initial cost is one of the most important factors in decision-making. When that decision is which CNC machining unit to buy – a milling machine or a lathe – it pays to know which one will be more profitable in the long run. What is milling? Milling is a type of subtractive manufacturing, which means it removes material from [...]
We all made it through another year! With 2022 in our rearview mirror I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing to partner with Cimquest! We at Cimquest do not take our relationships lightly. Each and every day I know that we owe it to our customers and partners to prove our continued value to your businesses. It is our job to make that happen! The world is becoming more and [...]
The Control X Plot Comparison Tool will analyze the thickness, curvature, and angle of Measured data (point cloud or mesh) and uses color mapping to display the results. You can also pinpoint specific point locations on the model to return actual values for the plot being reviewed, at those specified locations. One of the unique aspects of this tool is it does not require Reference data. All calculations utilize a single Measured mesh or point [...]
In this week's 2 Minute Tuesday, we will take a look at how you can use the Plot Comparison tool in Control X to analyze the thickness, curvature, and angle of mesh data at any point on the mesh.
This blog post will explore the Product Manufacturing Information (or PMI) model generated in Solidworks and how it may be used to automate the inspection process in Control X. PMI is a fairly new tool that enables manufacturing information to remain with CAD models through downstream applications. Traditionally, the Control X user would need to enter all dimensional and datum information manually. By implementing PMI, all manufacturing information flows seamlessly from CAD to inspection, thereby [...]
Medical device startup develops and manufactures its TrueLimb® robotic prosthetic device by leveraging HP’s MJF 3D printing technology and working with partners including ABCorp and Singularity Group. Learn how medical device startup Unlimited Tomorrow recently partnered with ABCorp to additively manufacture components for the TrueLimb® robotic prosthetic. ABCorp operates a fleet of HP Jet Fusion 5210 3D printers and utilizes them to provide Unlimited Tomorrow with more consistent parts, faster and less expensively—enabling them to [...]
Desktop Metal recently announced a three-year, multimillion-dollar contract with the Veterans Health Administration to develop, test, and manufacture a variety of 3D printed healthcare products with a revolutionary new FreeFoam™ material. Under a contract with the Veterans Health Administration, Desktop Metal will develop, test, and manufacture a variety of 3D printed healthcare products with a revolutionary new FreeFoam™ material. Shown here, FreeFoam parts can be 3D printed at a fraction of their final desired [...]
