Do you want to avoid outsourcing parts and gain production freedom? Paul Klopper (Technical Specialist at Trivium) did just that and this is what he had to say . . . "Our supplier didn't supply a part we needed. It was obsolete. And sometimes we have to replace this part inside the machine because of wear. First, we copied the original design, we 3D printed it in ABS, but ABS wore down pretty fast. Afterward, [...]
https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/r5sfww4yic?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Top Level Wireframe Editing - Mastercam 2022 This is a handy new way to quickly modify and move wireframe geometry on the screen, with simple mouse clicks.
This month's Metrology Minute will focus on a capability of Control X called Color Map Fitting, which is an extremely useful ON and OFF switch to use for analyzing the results of a GD&T callout. GD&T will typically check for a specific criteria to be within an acceptable tolerance and the user is looking for a Pass or Fail response. Consider a connecting arm that looks like the one below. Where Datum A is the top [...]
Today we will take a look at Desktop Metal's newest material, Ti64 titanium. It’s one of the most commonly used titanium alloys and Ti64 has excellent strength, low modulus of elasticity, high corrosion resistance, good weldability, and is heat treatable. It also has a high temperature resistance and the ability to withstand temperatures of nearly 800°C. Ti64 is used in a variety of industrial applications, where low density and excellent corrosion resistance are necessary, such [...]
Did you know that this Friday, Oct 1st is Manufacturing Day? While Cimquest is busy exhibiting at local tradeshows, Mastercam will be celebrating Manufacturing Day on Facebook Live this Friday at 10 a.m. EST. Their applications engineers will be going behind the scenes in the Mastercam Manufacturing Lab. This is your chance to get a sneak peek at the machines and how they operate. After the tour, they'll answer your questions and they will even [...]
CAM for milling is one of the most commonly used techniques in the manufacturing world for producing parts to extremely precise shapes and sizes because it combines two powerful tools: milling and CAM software. Milling is a type of subtractive machining process, meaning that it removes material from a workpiece. It does this by using a spinning tool like an endmill to cut the stock material. Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) refers to using specialized software to [...]
reprint from the Formlabs blog In-house 3D printing can increase manufacturing speed, reduce costs, enable rapid prototyping, and facilitate innovative products and designs. The popularity of 3D printing has grown as it has established itself as an accessible alternative to traditional manufacturing. However, 3D printing is not a one-size-fits-all technology. There are three well-known types of 3D printing: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), and Stereolithography (SLA). Each method has its unique benefits. [...]
https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/eardyhnhmy?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Model Chamfer Tool - Mastercam 2022 This feature allows us easily adjust side clearance on our model to prevent interference from part edges.
