Mastercam Add-In Functions
Today, we are going to cover some of the Add-In functions supplied with Mastercam 2109. In previous versions of Mastercam, these were referred to as C-hooks, or Net hooks. These Add-Ins can be used to customize, enhance, or extend Mastercam’s basic functionality. In many cases, popular functions have become integrated directly into the main program. The Help file provides extensive information about Add-Ins and a complete list with descriptions of the more than forty Add-in functions included at install. This article will take a brief look at three of them; Points to Arcs, Drill Point, and Sort Circles. In this example, we have an imported dxf sketch that has a hole table and color-coded point geometry meant to show hole sizes and locations. Our goal here is to have circle geometry available to drive toolpaths, like thread mill and circle mill. To start, we can go to Home/Add-Ins/Run Add-In . . . and then select the points to arcs dll file. Mastercam prompts us to select points, and we can use the color mask to select the first group. Next, input the arc radius to the dialog box and click OK. It’s that easy. You can even recall the commands quickly using the [...]
HP Develops New Digital Textile Printers Using Additive Manufacturing
reprint from https://3dprintingindustry.com The HP STITCH S500 and. Image via HP. HP has launched a portfolio of digital textile printers for fast and precise color-matching. The new products show how additive manufacturing is increasingly used for end-use production. This new range of large-format 2D printers, named the HP Stitch S series, incorporates 3D printed parts. Using additive manufacturing has saved the company an estimated $145,000 in tooling, design prototype modifications and final parts production. The three new printers in the textile range include the HP Stitch S300, the HP Stitch S500, and the HP Stitch S1000. “Décor and fashion application trends, on-demand production and personalization are boosting digital print growth,” said Santi Morera, Head of Graphics Solutions Business at HP. HP Multi Jet fusion technology uses Nylon 12 (PA 12), fusing and detailing agents, to create high precision 3D printed parts with quality surface finishes. This process was utilized for several end-use and prototyped parts for the HP Stitch S Series printers. One of the 3D printed parts includes a sensor pixar. This is located on the flat platform of the printer (platen) and moves the media, detecting the progress of each print job. HP reported savings of approximately $15,000 in [...]
3D Scanning a Porsche GT3
It's not every day you get to perform 3D scanning on a Porsche GT3. We were lucky enough to spend a day last week with one of our customers in the aftermarket industry. In less than one day, we were able to capture the overall geometry of the car and then take scans of individual components, which altogether will be used to validate future aftermarket component designs. Here's a glimpse of some of the action. And here's a little video.
Desktop Metal User Spotlight – Alpha Precision Group
https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/gw4al6zpky?embedType=iframe&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Cimquest is excited to showcase one of our customers, Alpha Precision Group. Since their initial implementation of the Desktop Studio system just 8 months ago, they have created over 200 metal parts (100 of them unique). APG is excited about the value proposition of the technology and share how Bound Metal Deposition has impacted their business objectives through this informative video. Learn about some of the parts they have done thus far and why they are pleased with the results of their Desktop Metal Studio printer!
Deep Dive into HP Jet Fusion 500/300 Series 3D Printers
The HP Jet Fusion 500/300 Series 3D Printers enable the production of functional parts in color, black or white without compromising mechanical properties. These printers are ideal for focused teams who want to work smarter and prototype faster. Watch the video below to discover how the HP Jet Fusion 500/300 Series 3D Printers work. For more information on the HP line of 3D printers, please click the button below. Button Text
Form 3 Part Clarity and Surface Finish
The new Form 3 3D printer from Formlabs represents the next generation of industrial 3D Printing. With advanced Low Force Stereolithography (LFS)™ technology, Formlabs has completely re-engineered resin-based 3D printing to drastically reduce the forces of the print process. One of the benefits of Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) is that the flexible tank significantly reduces stress on the part during the peel process. This results in much clearer parts with improved surface finish as shown in these comparison photos of a Form 2 and Form 3 print. See for yourself by viewing the images below. Learn more about the Form 3 and Form 3L in the video below. For more details on this new printer, please click the button below. More Info