New Dynamic High-Efficiency Milling Training
The next Cimquest Dynamic High-Efficiency Milling course is set to run April 11-13, 2017 at HFO Pittsburgh, Warrendale PA. If you are looking for more ways to stay competitive in today’s rapidly changing manufacturing environment it is imperative that you stay on top of new and emerging technologies. This new Manufacturing Training series will take you to the next level and improve your machining production. This training course will teach you how to implement, evaluate, and select components for high-efficiency milling to get shorter cycle times, reduce tool wear, and extend machine life. You will learn guidelines to selecting key components with hands-on interactions to build your ability in identifying and creating an efficient milling process. A couple of comments from recent class participants . . . "Content and information exceeded my expectations" - Rich Marchese, HEM class attendee "I would recommend this class to others; it really makes you think of every aspect of the process, not just the programming side of it. I didn't think of work holding and tool holding before or if the machine could even handle these specific operations." - David Adams, HEM class attendee
Employee Spotlight – Jim Snodgrass
And now it’s time to introduce you to another Cimquest employee, Jim Snodgrass. Jim is one of our 3D printer sales guys and here’s some more interesting facts about him. What are your responsibilities at Cimquest? Large Frame 3D Printer Sales What industry do you come from? CQ was my first real job after college. I’ve also done odd jobs including construction and being a waiter. Where are you from (hometown)? Born in Germany then Massachusetts, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, Kwajalein (Marshall Islands,) Colorado then NJ (Army Brat). But Scotch Plains and Springfield NJ are "Most Home." What is your educational background? Business / Marketing Degree at Arizona State University How long have you worked at Cimquest? 6 years What are your hobbies? Woodworking / home renovation, hanging out with my wife and son, camping, and imagining homesteading or off-grid self-sustainable living. What do you enjoy most about your job? Meeting with brilliant people from all industries and getting a real life glimpse at "How It's Made." What do you feel is the most important aspect of your job? Getting customers the info and understanding they need to make an informed investment (or decide to not invest). What is your most treasured possession? [...]
Go!Scan Portable 3D Scanner
The Go!Scan 3D portable handheld scanner delivers high-quality 3D models with reliable measurements. It weighs a little over 2lbs and has an ergonomic grip providing simple ease of use. Similar to Creaform’s HandyScan, it has a USB and power cable which connects directly to your laptop or workstation. Upon setup, typical objects can be scanned in 5 minutes or less. The Go!Scan operates with a white light (LED), which is great for capturing organic shapes in full HD color. This scanner particularly excels at capturing both shapes and textures simultaneously, for example colors, skin tones, fabric and material patterns, and more. White light is also safer for the scanning of humans than laser units. A big benefit of this scanner is that it is self-positioning, meaning it typically doesn’t require targets for setup. Simply point and shoot and you can even move both the part and the scanner during scanning. It has an accuracy of up to 0.1 mm and its file outputs are compatible with all your popular CAD software. Some popular applications include human body and facial scanning, heritage preservation, arts & architecture, computer graphics, and visual effects. But it can also perform applications for design & manufacturing, reverse engineering, and [...]
Stratasys Expands Horizons for Rapid Prototyping
Design verification prototype of medical device tubing 3D printed in PolyJet Agilus30 material. Stratasys just launched two new materials for 3D printing and rapid prototyping customers. Agilus30 is a flexible PolyJet material family (available in black and translucent colors), providing enhanced tear resistance and superior rubber-like quality. It’s ideal for product design verification and even some functional performance tests. At the other end of the prototyping spectrum, there is the new FDM Nylon 12CF material. This is the first carbon fiber-filled FDM material, providing a very high tensile strength and unprecedented stiffness-to-weight ratio. This 3D printed composite material is ideal for advanced RP functional performance testing – with the ability to replace metal prototypes or molded carbon-fiber prototypes – as well as being ideal for manufacturing-floor jigs, fixtures, tooling and end-use parts. Functional prototype of an automotive brake pedal and jig assembly 3D printed in FDM Nylon 12CF material. The combination of both new materials significantly expands the range of properties and performance customers can choose from when prototyping, tooling and manufacturing parts and products. The Stratasys 3D printing revolution just took another big step forward today. And there’re only just getting started! Watch the video below to learn [...]
Cimquest Expands 3D Printing Services
We recently acquired the next generation Stratasys Fortus 900mc, a robust FDM production 3D printer built for functional prototyping, manufacturing aids, tooling and short-run direct digital manufacturing. This addition has expanded our 3D printing services department by increasing our capacity to print large scale parts and larger volume projects. This means you now have the option to print parts in the newly released Nylon 6 engineering-grade thermoplastic. FDM Nylon 6 offers the best combination of strength and toughness among current Stratasys FDM materials. It enables creation of functional prototypes, manufacturing tools and production parts with high impact and tensile strength. Are you ready to get a quote for your next 3D printing project? It couldn’t be easier. Just email us your CAD file (a solid from SolidWorks, Solidedge, Inventor, CATIA, Pro E, STEP, SAT or IGES) along with your phone number and one of our representatives will contact you with a quote. Or you can also click the button below for more information and to request a quote through our APTUS system. [button link="https://cimquest-inc.com/aptus/" color="default" size="" stretch="" type="" shape="" target="_self" title="" gradient_colors="|" gradient_hover_colors="|" accent_color="" accent_hover_color="" bevel_color="" border_width="1px" icon="" icon_divider="yes" icon_position="left" modal="" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" animation_offset="" alignment="left" class="" id=""]Get a Quote[/button]
3D Printed Surgical Models Help Radiologists
As is well known, the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is the technology conference and generation systems country 's most important medical images. In the 2015 edition, which coincided with the centenary of society, special attention was given to the cutting-edge technologies and tools that help radiologists, including Stratasys 3D printing. One of the applications in the field of medicine that has continued to spark considerable interest in this year's conference is the use of patient images to create medical models printed in 3D. Stratasys participated in four full-capacity workshops led by Dr. Frank Rybicki of Ottawa Hospital. The sessions provided hands-on training to more than 600 physicians worldwide who were taught to take pictures of patients with MRI or CT scans, to isolate the anatomy of interest, and to prepare the files for printing on 3D Stratasys. More than 600 physicians participated in a hands-on workshop to learn how to prepare patient images for 3D printing using Strauss's 3D Materialise software and printers. "Physicians have effective tools for performing anatomical scans and converting them into 3D printed models on Stratasys 3D printers; This increases the success of interventions through better planning, "said Scott Rader, CEO [...]