Lightweighting 3D Printed Parts
Lightweighting 3D Printed Parts In this week's 2 Minute Tuesday, we examine a few different approaches to lightweighting 3D printed parts.
Performing Calipers-only Inspection
Many Mastercam users still work from 2D prints to machine parts and don't have solid models. In these cases, manual "virtual" measurement tools may still be used to take measurements even in the absence of a solid model. Let's imagine that you just machined the connecting arm below from a 2D print and don’t have a nominal CAD model to compare against. In previous blog posts, we showed how to create Regions on the model [...]
Photopolymer 3D Printing Material Tailored to Industrial Performance
The Pro XL makes precision 3D printing of polymer resins available in a compact, affordable package. With premium features like a 385 nm wavelength that efficiently processes a variety of materials and a 5 mW/cm2 power source that cures resins faster with crisp details, the Pro XL is a scalable solution for ultra-high-resolution end-use parts available at less than half the price of competitive offerings. Based on the team at ETEC’s decades of experience with [...]
From Scan to NC: Reverse Engineering for CAM Applications
From Scan-to-NC: Reverse Engineering for CAM Applications Cimquest's Joel Pollet, Third-Party Sales Manager, in partnership with Oqton, showcases how, with the right Reverse Engineering tool, you can reduce your time-to-NC-code, program and cut more parts, and make your shop floor more productive.
Redefining Patient-Specific 3D Design
Redefining Patient-Specific 3D Design From Scan-to-NC: Reverse Engineering for CAM Applications Experts from Oqton and Cimquest showcase two powerful, organic design workflows using Freeform, 3D design software for organic models.
Breaking the Mold – Xact Metal for Tooling (WOD)
Breaking the Mold – Xact Metal for Tooling Join Cimquest and partner, Xact Metal, as we elaborate on the benefits of Xact Metal's 3D printers and how they provide for a greatly innovative tooling workflow. We will educate attendees on tooling, its various applications, Xact Metal's capabilities in surface finish, tolerance, and materials, return on investment (ROI), and thinking differently.
How 3D Printing Revolutionizes Orthotics
The traditional process for creating orthotics has fallen into an “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it” category of procedures. Characterized by high labor and time demands, traditional workflows produce orthotics that patients expect, but with added costs, indicating significant room for improvement. Digital workflows for custom orthotics encompass new design, testing, and manufacturing options to reduce customization costs and speed up production cycles for lower lead times, better-fitting devices, and improved patient outcomes. Known [...]
Mastercam 2024 – Trim to Plane
Mastercam 2024 – Trim to Plane | 2 Minute Tuesday In this week's 2 Minute Tuesday, we take a look at the solid function in Mastercam called Trim to Plane. Solid manipulation is important to understand when machining from a solid.