Day 2: 3DGence | Unlocking the Power of Carbon Fiber 3D Printing
Day 2: 3DGence | Unlocking the Power of Carbon Fiber 3D Printing Replayed from a live webinar held on November 2, 2023 Watch the replay of Cimquest's exclusive webinar series where four industry giants, Formlabs, UltiMaker, Nexa3D and 3DGence, come together to explore the world of carbon fiber 3D printing with their respective technologies. This webinar series is your gateway to understanding the immense potential and possibilities of carbon-fiber-infused materials with different machines and applications. Explore the high-performance capabilities of 3DGence's industrial-grade printers that print Carbon Fiber. Since 2014, 3DGence has been committed to develop the most versatile, flexible, and cost-effective industrial 3D printing solutions that enable rapid production for our customers. One of those solutions is PC-CF, a polycarbonate material that is reinforced with the carbon fiber, that features a very high strength to weight ratio that allows manufacturers to print parts like never before.
Day 1: Formlabs | Unlocking the Power of Carbon Fiber 3D Printing
Day 1: Formlabs | Unlocking the Power of Carbon Fiber 3D Printing Replayed from a live webinar held on November 1, 2023 Watch the replay of Cimquest's exclusive webinar series where four industry giants, Formlabs, UltiMaker, Nexa3D and 3DGence, come together to explore the world of carbon fiber 3D printing with their respective technologies. This webinar series is your gateway to understanding the immense potential and possibilities of carbon-fiber-infused materials with different machines and applications. First, delve into Formlabs' carbon-fiber-compatible 3D printing system, The Fuse 1+. Formlabs was started in 2011, when three MIT graduate students built the first 3D printer that could achieve industrial, professional part quality at an affordable price. Through continuous commitment to innovation, Formlabs has become the largest supplier of professional stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printers in the world. The Fuse 1+ prints Nylon 11 CF Powder that will enable manufacturers to create strong, lightweight, and heat-resistant parts, without relying on traditional overlay or machining methods. Carbon fiber reinforced parts are used in high-performance industries for applications that require strength, heat-resistance, and stiffness, while remaining lightweight.
Mastercam APlus Hybrid Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing and subtractive manufacturing are no longer mutually exclusive. In fact, to truly get the most out of either, it’s best to combine them in hybrid manufacturing. Mastercam’s new Add-on, Mastercam APlus® by CAMufacturing Solutions Inc., does exactly that. This blog will cover what additive and subtractive manufacturing are, what APlus is, and how it can help you in your own shop. What is additive manufacturing? Additive manufacturing is exactly what it sounds like - a process by which parts are made by adding material. It is also known as 3D printing. In additive approaches, layers of material are added on top of other materials according to a strict pattern that eventually results in a part. Additive toolpaths are often based off of CAD models and directed by CAM toolpaths, which determine how much material to put where and when. Additive manufacturing most often uses plastic, metal, and ceramic materials. What is subtractive manufacturing? Subtractive manufacturing is the opposite of additive. It starts with a whole block of stock material – usually metal, wood, or plastic – and cuts away at it to “reveal” or shape the part within. Milling and routing are subtractive techniques that advance a spinning cutting tool into [...]
Formlabs Fuse Blast – Upgrade Your SLS
Upgrade your SLS Fuse system with the brand new Fuse Blast from Formlabs The brand NEW Fuse Blast seamlessly integrates into the Fuse Series ecosystem and streamlines your post-processing workflow, empowering you to fully clean a whole build chamber of printed parts within 30 minutes and drastically reducing labor time and cost. With the optional Polishing System, Fuse Blast takes your parts to another level by polishing them to a smooth, semi-gloss, and dye-ready surface finish, to deliver consistent, professional-grade results every time. Learn More
Xact Metal 3D Printing Distillery Event – Metal & Mash
Please Join Us for a Special Xact Metal 3D Printing Distillery Event We are thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation to you for an extraordinary Xact Metal 3D printing distillery event that promises to blend the worlds of innovation, craftsmanship, and the art of distillation like never before. Event Details: Event Name: Metal & Mash: Xact Distillery Affair Date: November 16th, 2023 Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Virago Spirits Distillery, Richmond, VA At "Metal & Mash," we are set to unlock the secrets behind precision metal fabrication while savoring the delights of the Virago Spirits Distillery. What to Expect: Distillery Delights: Immerse your senses in Virago Spirits' artisanal cocktails and discover the craftsmanship that goes into every bottle. Xact Metal Presentation: Dive into the world of cutting-edge technology and explore the limitless possibilities of precision in metal fabrication. Special Guest - Matt White: Join us for an exclusive discussion with Matt White, a distinguished figure in the military and precision engineering field. Matt will share his insights on the invaluable applications of Xact Metal machines in military contexts and beyond. Networking and Interaction: Connect with fellow technology enthusiasts, engineers, innovators, and aficionados in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. A Flavorful Affair: [...]
Metrology Minute – Pairing Manager in Control X
When objects are scanned for inspection, Control X needs to be able to review the scan and extract analytic features from the scan. For instance, when measuring a radius, the software needs to be able to distinguish where one radius CAD feature ends and a new feature starts in order to perform an accurate measurement. Using the CAD model below as it example, it is comprised of many analytic features, such as cylinders, planes, tori, etc. The scan of the manufactured part to measure looks like the image below. When the scan of a specific feature “overlaps” the edges of the feature, it can sometimes bleed into an adjacent feature and then the software can have difficulties distinguishing where one feature ends and the adjacent feature begins. Let’s consider this machined feature shown below. If we open the Pairing Manager and select that feature from the CAD model, we notice that the edges of the scan somewhat ‘bleed’ into the adjacent fillets all around the feature. The overextended mesh can sometimes cause challenges for the GD&T dimensioning system. We can use the Pairing Manager to shrink the edges of the mesh back, to ensure that there is no ambiguity, and that Control X [...]