HP Unveils Disruptive New Material for 3D Polymers Production
Accel Digital Solutions, Decathlon, Erpro Group, and Materialise are achieving unparalleled surface aesthetics and cost-efficiency in parts production HP Inc. will showcase parts at the annual AMUG (Additive Manufacturing User Group) Conference using a new material qualified for its industrial 3D polymers solutions. Developed with Arkema, the new PA 12 S material sets the standard for surface aesthetics, while reducing costs for customers using HP’s Jet Fusion 5200 Series 3D printing solutions. The reach of this pioneering material will soon expand, as it is set to become available for the Jet Fusion 5600 Series later this spring, broadening its application across HP's suite of polymer 3D printing solutions. “From design to parts production and post processing, HP is committed to delivering a broad range of innovative materials and programs for more sustainable production,” said Francois Minec, Global Head of 3D Polymers, HP Inc. “We are thrilled to once again join our colleagues across the industry at AMUG as we collectively look to accelerate scale and adoption of additive manufacturing.” Optimizing Production Costs and Efficiency with PA 12 S The introduction of PA 12 S, enabled by Arkema, is set to revolutionize the industry by reducing variable costs per part and significantly lowering the [...]
The Impossible Becomes Reality With 3D Scanning
When should you perform 3D scanning? As with other tech novelties, the unbridled enthusiasm for scanners makes it difficult to differentiate the hype from the valuable applications. Should you decide to seek out the answer in the vast online wilderness, you’ll discover some interesting passion projects and creative feats of engineering. Scanning body parts and boats seems to be a particularly popular pastime! Fun and games aside, the world of manufacturing faces growing demands: short lead times, narrow tolerances, measuring complex shapes in extreme environments (think suspended bridges!). Under such circumstances, the value of 3D scanning is clear. 3D Scanning for Inspection In particular, anyone conducting an inspection is likely to benefit from scanning due to the large amount of data that scanners can gather, the accuracy of the measurements and its non-contact nature. Two great examples of this come from SCAN IT 3D, a 3D scanning service provider and Geomagic partner that is based in Germany and Switzerland. SCAN IT 3D has worked on a range of scanning projects, from reverse engineering vintage car parts, scanning entire trains, to inspecting pipes and modeling heads... You name it, they’ve scanned it. Out of this wealth of cases, we’re going to look at two [...]
Introducing Kimya PEI Support: Simplifying Your 3D Printing Process
Introducing Kimya PEI Support, a new high-performance breakaway support filament meticulously designed to elevate your 3D printing experience. Tailored for use with Kimya PEI-9085 and Kimya PEI- 1010 filaments, both based on ULTEM by Sabic, this innovative support material brings a new level of functionality to your printing of ultramaterial parts. Perfect Synergy with ULTEM-based PEI 3D printed parts Crafted with precision, Kimya PEI Support establishes a perfect synergy with Kimya PEI-9085 and Kimya PEI-1010 filaments. The synergy ensures an optimal 3D printing experience, with the support material exhibiting excellent adhesion to the model material. This seamless integration guarantees a hassle-free printing process with consistent and reliable results. The challenge of printing intricate parts with complex geometries and internal features has met its match with Kimya PEI Support. This innovative support material opens up a new realm of design possibilities, enabling the creation of high-performance material parts that were once deemed impossible through traditional manufacturing methods. By providing essential structural support during the printing process, Kimya PEI Support prevents the collapse of model material before hardening. This not only ensures the integrity of the final product but also facilitates the fabrication of intricate designs that push the boundaries of what can be achieved [...]
Engineering Is Not Just a Title – CimCast
Engineering Is Not Just a Title In our third episode of CimCast, we delve into some of the past and ongoing internal projects of our 3D printing application engineer team. If you have podcast topic ideas, please send them to cimcast@cimquest-inc.com.
Xact Metal Announces Partnership with Uddeholm to Offer Corrax Tool Steel Powder
With an aim to expand access to affordable metal 3D printing for small-to-medium size companies and decentralize additive manufacturing, today Xact Metal™ is excited to announce its partnership with Uddeholm, a voestalpine company, to supply Corrax tool steel for additive manufacturing, in support of the company’s expansion into the tooling and molding space. Xact Metal’s goal to break down barriers into powder-bed fusion technology by providing high-performing metal 3D printers at a low cost, coupled with the introduction of Corrax for AM by Uddeholm, grants Xact Metal customers access to a corrosion-resistant, cobalt-free tool and mold steel capable of an A1 surface finish post-polishing. “We are proud of our partnership with Uddeholm,” said Juan Mario Gomez, Xact Metal CEO, “which grants us the ability to offer their revolutionary Corrax metal powder. This intersection between our affordable, high-performing 3D printing technology and Uddeholm’s material expertise is the point where the adoption of additive manufacturing can begin serving the tooling and molding industry. Uddeholm’s rich history and practical knowledge in the steel industry brings a legacy of excellence and innovation to our collaboration.” Traditionally, molders and mold makers faced limitations in creating optimal internal structures for molds due to the constraints of traditional manufacturing methods. [...]
Introducing Verisurf Universal CMM
Attention all Mastercam users who inspect parts using a CMM . . . You no longer need to tolerate the programming system that came with your Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). If you have multiple CMM’s, each with their own clumsy programming system, you can now program them all using a single simple-to-use software product that runs from within the user-friendly Mastercam programming environment. While CMM’s are a necessity in most job shops and manufacturing facilities, the software tools provided to program them can be challenging and cumbersome. In fact, many companies delegate one expert to develop inspection plans for their CMM(s). But what happens then when that person is unavailable? What if programming inspection plans became as simple as programming your CNC’s? What if every CNC programmer could easily transition to also being a CMM programmer? Verisurf’s Universal CMM software (UCMM) takes advantage of the Mastercam User Interface and runs from within the Mastercam Design product, making the transition for a CNC programmer to also handle CMM programming fast and painless. Verisurf’s UCMM offers a software-only solution that can replace your current, cryptic CMM programming system with a simple solution that includes all of the Mastercam tools for geometry selection and manipulation without [...]