The University of Maryland & Desktop Metal In this week's 2 Minute Tuesday, we join The University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering to see how they use Desktop Metal to prepare students for the modern manufacturing industry.
This post will show you how to use the Mastercam Network License Borrowing utility when using a networkable software license for Mastercam. In previous versions of Mastercam’s Licensing, there were 2 options: a single-user USB HASP key and a NetHASP USB key which gave access to multiple users. Now, Mastercam has moved to using software licensing keys. These licenses support Mastercam’s 2019 to present versions and support similar licensing styles. They include local, individual-use software [...]
This blog post will show you how to color 3D-printed parts using very simple dye. You can dye most SLS and SLA printed parts with off-the-shelf dyes to create a wide spectrum of colors and finishes. When it comes to engineering-grade 3D printers, you are often limited in choosing a color for the final product. Since most engineering materials focus on mechanical properties over aesthetics, you are often left with a white or gray part. [...]
Bound Metal Deposition™ (BMD) vs. Binder Jetting Metal 3D printing can be transformational, unlocking new design freedoms for part innovations and allowing for tooling-free production of spare parts or new product iterations. From office-friendly 3D printing without loose powder on the Studio System to the fast speeds of the world’s best-selling metal binder jetting machine, the Shop System, Desktop Metal has the technologies that offer the perfect fit to get started with metal 3D printing [...]
Enable Collision Checking for Mill Verify - Mastercam 2023 In this week's 2 Minute Tuesday, we will examine how to enable collision checking and reporting in Mastercam 2023’s Verify interface.
As you become more adept and confident with your software, your focus may shift from simply turning out programs quickly to finding the most efficient, refined approach to cutting. This is where advanced Mastercam milling techniques come into play. By applying advanced technologies to routine parts, you can halve cycle times, save excess material, and lengthen tool life. This idea was the inspiration for many of the latest features in Mastercam 2023. Read on to [...]
Today’s blog post will show you how easy it is to produce high-quality metal 3D prints on your desktop FDM printer. We’ll be looking at a revolutionary metal filament from BASF, which comes in both 316L and 17-4 stainless steel in 1.75mm and 2.85mm filament widths. We will discuss some design considerations for printing with metal and the process of turning your green parts into fully sintered metal prints. Cura is a free FDM slicing [...]
In this week's 2 Minute Tuesday, we will take a look at how analyzing airfoil shapes is easier than ever using the Geomagic Control X Airfoil Analysis technology.
