In this post, we’ll take a look at Geomagic Freeform, an organic 3D design software. Freeform offers a sculpting and design toolset to sculpt, detail and deform virtual models into any form you desire. In this example, we’ll focus on Sub D Modeling. This Technique is used to create detailed modeling from a polygon mesh framework. Through Sub D modeling, you’re not modeling the actual surface or solid, you’re shaping the solid by manipulating the [...]
How to make the best 3D Printing choice for your application First up, let’s talk about the Desktop Metal Studio System for low-volume or functional prototype 3D metal parts: What is unique about the Desktop Metal Studio System? The Desktop Metal Studio System is an end-to-end process with a software-managed workflow (Fabricate) to ensure your success. It utilizes a 3D technology called Bound Metal Deposition (BDM), which is comparable to one of the most widely [...]
https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/1irpz8ob26?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Airfoil Analysis for Inspection Airfoil analysis is important when working with turbines, blisks, belongs, or blades. Through this feature, you can gather essential profile measurements, analyze results, and then generate inspection reports.
The next generation of 3D printing has arrived - Desktop Metal + nTopology Over the next decade, additive manufacturing will enable new products to feature unprecedented levels of complexity, be 30-50% lighter, and be mass-customized to each local market. Join this event on June 16, 2021 from 11AM - 1PM EDT to learn about how you can start realizing some of these benefits today, from tips and tricks when designing parts for 3D printing in [...]
In continuing our Metrology Minute focus on GD&T, this month we will discuss Runout and Total Runout. Simply defined, Runout is how much a model feature varies with respect to a datum when the part is rotated about the datum’s axis 360 degrees. The datum in question would necessarily be an axisymmetric feature. It generally involves the analysis of a circular feature that is created when taking a single point tool and rotating it around [...]
Today we will discuss soluble support material for 3D printers that are in the extrusion category. During the extrusion-based 3D printing process, parts that feature structural overhangs or internal cavities require support material during a build. Think of it as temporary scaffolding extruded alongside the base material to support the part as it is building up layer by layer. Upon completion of a print, the support structure can be either torn away manually or dissolved [...]
Our virtual Xpand3D Design & Manufacturing event took place last week and it was a great success. We had a full virtual 'full house" and lots of positive feedback. We had an impressive lineup of topic experts answering some of the most common questions regarding design and manufacturing. And the best news is that we are making all of the presentations available for the next 30 days. Even if you didn't pre-register, you can still [...]
https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/jrxmyv757e?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 3D Scanning for Small, Complex Parts - Autoscan Inspec AutoScan Inspec is a desktop 3D inspection scanner. It offers fully automatic scanning for small and complex parts, great for applications such as inspection and quality control, reverse engineering, product design, and more.
