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Autoscan Inspec from Shining 3D
The Autoscan Inspect structured light scanner has remarkable parameters at an extremely affordable price point. At just $13,200 complete, the Autoscan holds incredible accuracy of 10 microns (+/-.0004”) and has an equally incredible resolution of 50 microns (.0019”) making this an excellent choice for a customer in need of scanning small, precision geometry. The single-click calibration and scanning routines make this a simple scanner to use yet produce unbelievable results that today’s scanning professionals demand. Having a Field-Of-View of about a 4” cube, the scanner can handle a significant small part size range, making it a perfect solution for inspection, reverse engineering, or capturing models for 3D Printing applications. The built-in software takes care of scan alignment, global alignment, and scan merging, offering 100% complete part scans with virtually no human interaction required. Contact Cimquest today to find out more or to receive a demonstration of the Autoscan Inspec. More details by clicking below. More Details
Metrology Minute Cylindricity
Cylindricity – Similarities & Differences Between Related Callouts While this month’s segment is focused on Cylindricity we will also review several of the GD&T Callouts discussed previously (and a few not previously discussed but relevant to this month’s discussion) along with some of the similarities, as well as subtle differences between them. Cylindricity is a form of control tolerance that dictates both the roundness and center-axis straightness of a cylindrical part. If you consider the shaded cylinder below, the thin purple curve represents the “perfect cylinder” and the green represents the acceptable tolerance zone for that cylinder’s cylindricity callout. A sample callout is shown as well. Cylindricity is similar to Circularity (not discussed yet) however the latter relates to a single cross-section of the cylinder whereas Cylindricity refers to the entire length of the cylinder. This is very similar to the relationships of Flatness to Straightness where Flatness relates to the complete surface and Straightness is to a single cross-section, across the flat surface. You will also notice a similarity of Cylindricity to Total Runout (described in a previous Metrology Minute). Circularity and Runout are also very similar as they both deal with the form of curves and not surfaces. The most obvious [...]
Desktop Metal Qualifies Titanium for Manufacturing with the Studio System 2
Desktop Metal Is the First Company to Commercialize Titanium for Bound Metal Production of High-Strength, Lightweight Components Reprint of Desktop Metal Press Release dated August 4, 2021 Desktop Metal recently announced it has qualified the use of titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V (Ti64) for the Studio System 2™, an accessible metal 3D printing platform that offers customers the easiest way to print high-performance metal parts in low volumes for pre-production and end-use applications. With plans to begin shipping Ti64 next month, Desktop Metal will be the first and only company to make the material commercially available for extrusion-based bound metal additive manufacturing technologies. Ti64 is the most widely used titanium alloy and is characterized by its high tensile strength, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility. With a high strength-to-weight ratio, Ti64 is considered an ideal material for high-performance production applications in industries such as aerospace and defense, automotive, and oil and gas. In addition, its biocompatibility makes it particularly desirable in medical applications, such as with surgical devices and implants. The Studio System 2 produces Ti64 with exceptional mechanical properties. Tensile properties include 730 MPa yield strength, 845 MPa ultimate tensile strength, and 17 percent elongation. These mechanical properties exceed those set by ASTM F2885-17 standards for [...]
Glaze Prosthetics Brings 3D Printed Prosthetic Production In-House with HP MJF 580
A reprint from 3Dpritintingindustry.com Investing in the MJF 580 will enable Glaze to produce and deliver customized prosthetics within two weeks. Photo via Glaze Prosthetics. Glaze Prosthetics, a Polish manufacturer of personalized prosthetic arms, has brought its entire 3D printing production process in-house with the addition of an HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 580 Color 3D printer. Investing in the machine has enabled Glaze to digitize its production processes and work directly with clinicians to speed up previously lengthy workflows. The MJF 580 will also allow Glaze to produce and deliver customized prosthetics within a seven to 14 days turnaround. “Everyone wants to be part of the digital revolution, yet the prosthesis industry is one which is not traditionally born into digital,” said Franek Kosch, Co-founder of Glaze Prosthetics. “With the help of HP’s 3D technology, Glaze is democratizing digital workflows and giving everyone a chance to be a part of this new revolution.” Glaze Prosthetics was founded in Krakow, Poland, in 2017 after one of its founders 3D printed a customized prosthetic arm for a friend. Having identified a gap in the market for amputees wanting a light and durable prosthetic arm that could be customized, the company has since [...]
How Functional Color is Changing the Game in Additive Manufacturing
By Arianna Coger, a reprint from www.fabbaloo.com. “How Functional Color is Changing the Game in Additive Manufacturing,” was one a presentation given by HP Inc., at the recent Cimquest Xpand3D Design and Maufacturing Event that focused on the advancement of 3D printing methods to develop functional colored parts. The addition of color can help improve the clarity and accuracy of models as well as enable the easy production of parts that are ready for consumer usage. Common methods of adding color to prints often involve paint or filament changes, which are labor-intensive solutions, binder jetting, which cannot produce strong parts, or multiple extruders, which can have reduced precision. The HP Multi Jet Fusion printers can be used to print colored parts with fully fused nylon as the material, providing high durability. This method of printing lets companies produce functional prototypes due to the enhanced mechanical properties of nylon, which can be used to accurately model intricate and small details for parts without breakage. HP MJF color printing can be used for a variety of purposes, ranging from developing color-coded fixtures to anatomical models to customizable consumer goods. HP’s color 3D printing technology can help companies expand the capabilities of their prototyping, manufacturing, and [...]