Dyeing 3D-Printed Resin and SLS Parts In this week's 2 Minute Tuesday, we will take a look at how to dye 3D-printed parts by using a very simple setup. You can dye most SLS and SLA printed parts with off-the-shelf dyes to create a wide spectrum of colors and finishes.
XYZ Printing’s SLS machines can be used to reduce waste and provide more cost efficiency, making additive manufacturing greener. (Sponsored Content) Fully Recycled PA12 Part from mixed MJF and SLS waste, XYZ MfgPro236, MfgPro230 All forms of 3D printing provide incredible value in terms of innovation, speed, communication, and customization. This novel technology’s advantages have outweighed the downsides, such as cost, electrical usage, and hazardous and non-hazardous waste. SLS technology reduces waste by [...]
In this week's 2 Minute Tuesday, we take a look at a streamlined way of working with the new Mill Job Setup, using only the minimum settings to get your programs to Verify.
When considering analytic 2D and 3D features, Control X can return a lot of useful information from manufactured features on an aligned scan. For example, when considering cylinders (holes) in a manufactured part (3D Printed, machined, etc.), Geometry Deviation analysis can return essentially all of the pertinent data required for manufacturing in terms of measuring location, size, and orientation. In the example of the gas valve below, the scan of the machined part was already [...]
Desktop Metal Expands Lineup for World’s Best-Selling Metal Binder Jet System with Shop System+ and Shop System Pro Desktop Metal today announced two upgrade packages on its Shop System™, offering new flexibility, functionality, and value for the world’s best-selling metal binder jet system. The Shop System+ and Shop System Pro offer power users new options for materials and controls. (Photo: Business Wire) Desktop Metal recently announced two upgrade packages on the Shop System, [...]
For Mattel, bringing joy and education through play is serious business. Mattel is a leading global toy company, with a portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends®, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Monster High® and MEGA®. With the help of the MakerBot METHOD 3D printing platform, Jack Peach, key lead innovation engineer, and the Product Innovation team are reinvigorating toy research, design, and development at the company. The [...]
Using Mastercam to Machine 3D Printed Metal Parts - Mastercam 2023 In this week’s 2 Minute Tuesday, we examine how to use Mastercam to machine 3D printed metal parts. Leveraging the CAD features and toolpaths found within Mastercam allows you to quickly edit parts prior to 3D printing and apply accurate toolpaths before machining the features that require a high level of accuracy. Register for our Branchburg, NJ tech tour on September 20th ➤ [...]
