Desktop Metal End of Year Trade In Offer
Desktop Metal is offering an end-of-year trade-in promotion on a new Studio or Shop system on orders received by December 17th with delivery by the end of 2021. To qualify for this promotion the MSRP of the equipment replaced (at the time of original purchase) must be at least equal or greater than the discount applied to the order. This will require you to trade in or remove an existing piece of additive equipment in your facility. The Studio System 2 features a two-step process that eliminates the need for solvents and uses materials that can be easily stored and handled, making it ideal for use in an office environment - no special facilities and no respiratory PPE needed. The Shop System™ is the world’s first metal binder jetting system designed to bring metal 3D printing to machine shops. Effortlessly print end-use metal parts with the quality, surface finish, and tolerances required to co-exist with machining. With the ability to 3D print tens to hundreds of near-net-shape parts each day, you can reserve machinist hours for refining critical features. Call 866-277-8778 or Email for Promotion Details
Xact Metal Announces the XM200G 3D Printer Series
Xact Metal, the developers of affordable metal 3D printers, recently launched their new XM200G 3D Printer. The XM200G is built on the Xact Metal XM200C metal AM machine but uses a high-performance galvanometer system. This new architecture allows faster manufacturing times and supports multiple lasers and utilizes metal laser powder-bed fusion (LPBF) technology. With the launch of this new printer, Xact Metal aims to make high-speed metal 3D printing available for more customers. The XM200G printer family meets the specification demands of high-performance use cases in manufacturing, research & development and other applications where print speed, part quality, and affordable price is essential. Learn More
3DGence Introduces New High-speed Printer and Material Management System
3DGence extends their portfolio of industry-focused solutions with a new high-speed printer and Material Management System 3DGence, the Industrial 3D Printing Company, launches the next version of their class-leading FFF INDUSTRY portfolio, the INDUSTRY F421. In conjunction with this launch, 3DGence will release an AS9100 Certified PEEK Aero Filament for Aerospace, Space, and Defence applications, as well as a Material Management System (MMS) with pre-programmed configurations for proper storage, preparation, and annealing of industrial filaments with quick visibility and continuous data feed to 3DGence CLOUD. To wrap up 2021, the company also announces a new 3-year warranty for their new INDUSTRY portfolio printers – the F421 and F350. INDUSTRY F421 3DGence INDUSTRY F421 extends on the prior class-leading F420, with enhancements in mechanics, components, workflow, and standard safety features. “With a focus on Industry Certified materials such as AS9100 PEEK, ULTEM™, and advanced materials for Medical applications, the requirement towards sequential printing of end-use parts motivated the newest version of our INDUSTRY portfolio. The rigid kinematic system has been optimized for high-speed, high-accuracy dual-head printing, a higher chamber temperature, the extrusion system is full-composite ready with extended durability, and the new tablet-oriented screen has an enhanced, user-friendly workflow. In addition, we are providing [...]
Desktop Metal Adds D2 Tool Steel to Production System 3D Printing Materials
A reprint from TCT magazine Binder jetting enables the production of cams oil and gas or chemical processing applications in a single printing step. Desktop Metal has added another material to its list of qualified metals for its additive manufacturing Production System. The company has announced D2 tool steel, which has been qualified in accordance with ASTM testing requirements, will join 420 stainless steel, nickel alloy IN625, 4140 low-alloy steel, 316L stainless steel, and 17-4PH stainless steel in its Production System materials portfolio. “Our materials science team is constantly working to develop new materials and processes to make 3D printing accessible to all industries and applications,” said Jonah Myerberg, co-founder and CTO of Desktop Metal. “We are responding to the demand from our customers across manufacturing and industrial industries for materials like D2 tool steel that enable the production of critical forming and cutting tools, and in various other applications where high hardness is valued.” D2 tool steel is said to be a versatile high-carbon, high-chromium air-hardening tool steel characterized by its high hardness and compressive strength after heat treatment. This tool steel also offers extremely high wear resistance properties, dimensional stability, and corrosion resistance in the hardened condition. Using the [...]
Metrology Minute – Inspect Using Control X Without a Nominal CAD Model
The optimal workflow in Control X for inspection is to compare the scan of a manufactured part to its corresponding nominal CAD model. This is done by first aligning the scan to the CAD model, typically utilizing datums for the alignment. Once the alignment is complete, any type of dimension, whether feature size, distance, GD&T, etc. may be derived by essentially comparing the dimensions of the scan to those of the nominal CAD model. The system can then report the Reference (Ref.) value (or CAD model dimension) as compared to the Measured (Meas.) value (or scan dimension) and display the differences, whether the dimension is within tolerance or not, and by how much. GD&T information can also be obtained fairly quickly by having the CAD model for comparison and, when needed, defined datums. Below, Datum A is used for both a Total Runout and a Concentricity dimension. The Cylindricity callout does not require a Datum to be used in the definition. So when the CAD model is available, Control X offers an excellent process for metrology by integrating the nominal CAD model into the inspection process. But what about when there is no CAD model? What if just a 2D inspection drawing is [...]
3D Printed Ornament Challenge Deadline Approaching
The Deadline is Approaching on our 3D Printed Ornament Challenge This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for the 3D printed ornament challenge is November 30, 2021. That gives you just over a week to complete and submit your design. Don't miss your chance to win an Amazon gift card and get your unique ornament printed by our 3D printing experts. Your ornament will be delivered to your door before the holidays. Grand Prize will receive a $500 Amazon gift card, plus their 3D printed ornament. 2nd Place will receive a $200 Amazon gift card, plus their 3D printed ornament. The sky's the limit for what you can design. Be creative. Our staff will use an internal vote to narrow the field down to 5 ornaments and then the top 5 designs will be posted to our Facebook page for public voting. The design that receives the most combined likes will be the grand prize winner. In case you need the full details again . . . Designs must be submitted to Cimquest by November 30th via email. Please post a screenshot of your part on either Facebook or Twitter and tag it with #CQ3DPrintedOrnament. Your file must contain a watertight solid: [...]