Desktop Metal Studio Machine Added to Our 3D Printing Arsenal
We are very excited to announce the arrival of our Desktop Metal Studio Machine and Debinder. Upon adding metal 3D Printing to our arsenal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology solutions, we fully intend to leverage our decades of experience supporting manufacturing in the region via conventional tooling processes such as CNC Machining. Our ability to process metal parts will be invaluable as we work closely with our customers to target and develop key applications for Desktop Metal's Bound Metal Deposition Technology. For example, in cases where parts need to hold tighter tolerances then the "as sintered" specifications, or a better surface finish might be required to produce injection mold tooling such as mold inserts, Cimquest can utilize our 3 and 5 axis Takumi & Hurco CNC Mills for post-machining. An end-to-end solution The Desktop Metal Studio System is a three-part solution that automates metal 3D printing. Tightly integrated through Desktop Metal’s cloud-based software, it delivers a seamless workflow for printing complex metal parts in-house—from digital file to sintered part. Unlike laser-based systems that selectively melt metal powder, the printer extrudes bound metal rods—similar to how an FDM printer works. This eliminates the safety requirements often associated with metal 3D printing while enabling new features [...]
New HP Resource Center Added to Website
We recently added a brand new section to our Cimquest website – the HP Multi Jet Fusion Resource Center. Here you will find a variety of resources to help you learn more about the HP products. From videos and case studies to product brochures and material data sheets, everything you need to further your knowledge of the HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printers is right at your fingertips. Please click the button below to be taken directly to the Resource Center where you can poke around to discover what’s there. Visit Resource Center
Leverage and Import Organic Shapes into CAD (Pt. 1)
This article will discuss leveraging organic shapes, and utilizing them in the CAD world. So why is it important to have that ability? In design, there are many situations that arise that may require the utilization of organic or freeform shapes. One example of this is the optional bust cap design on the MDCI perfume bottles. After carefully hand-crafting these, this complex shape needs to be inserted into the final cap design, producing some gorgeous results. To have to model those shapes in CAD would be a bear! Another example of when organic shapes might be required is when you are creating an ergonomic design. Whether you are following the shape of your lower back, your legs, or your hands, that freeform shape needs to be created, then included in the final mechanical design. This was the case of Joe Olson, who in less than a year, created the ErgoJoystick, to replace the typical knobs that cause fatigue due to the fact that they are designed for an upright position. Again, complex shapes, leveraged into CAD. The question is, how do you take complex organic freeform shapes, and bring them into the CAD world where you can complete the design and make it [...]
Mastercam High Efficiency Milling Course Offered in Branchburg
We have an upcoming HEM (High Efficiency Milling) Course coming up Nov 6-8 at the Cimquest headquarters in Branchburg, NJ. This course will help you stay competitive in today’s rapidly changing manufacturing environment and will take you to the next level and improve your machining production. This is an intense course on 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 for selecting key components with hands-on interactions to build your ability in identifying and creating an efficient milling process. At the completion of this course, you will be able to analyze the whole milling process, select the correct components, and create an efficient CNC milling process to increase productivity using Mastercam Dynamic Motion. For more info or to register, please click the button below. More Info
Mastercam Back to School Promotion
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to elevate your CNC capabilities. Earn Mastercam Training Credits with the purchase of Mastercam by November 30th, 2018. From now until the end of November, purchase Mastercam Core and/or Multi-Axis products and receive Training Credits towards open enrollment classes. Cimquest offers classes on a variety of topics including Mill, Lathe, Router, and Multiaxis. Classes will be held in Cimquest facilities throughout New England and the Mid Atlantic with certification awarded upon completion. Limited time only. Terms and conditions apply. Click the button below to fill out an inquiry form, or for an immediate response, call us 866-277-8778. Inquire Here
Installing Custom Post Processors
This article will cover how to install your new custom post processors in Mastercam. When you receive your new post processors from Cimquest they will be sent to you with a zip file and you will need to download that zip file to a convenient location on your hard drive. After you have this file downloaded, double-click on it to extract the files in order to see the components of your new machine and post-processor set. From here you will have a Control Def, a Machine Def, and a couple of post processor files that will all need to be placed onto your system correctly. Next, you will need to go to the Public Documents section of your computer. The location for your Public Documents drive is C:\Users\Public\Documents. From here you will be able to access the shared Mcam2019 folder. Now you need to make sure to place your files in the correct location. Your Machine Definition and Control Definition will both be selected copied and pasted into the CNC_MACHINES location. Now that these files have been placed you can go back and place the post files into the location that they need to go. The post files are located in individual locations [...]