This blog post will explain how to use the new Mastercam 2021 Reflow UV tool. The Reflow UV tool allows you to fully redefine the flow of a single surface by specifying a rotation angle or using boundary curves. Let’s take a look at how we can use this powerful new surface tool to improve tool motion and eliminate unnecessary retract moves in our UV-driven surface toolpaths. We created a flowline toolpath on each of [...]
Building on momentum from previous collaborations, Henkel and Nexa3D continue to drive solutions for functional 3D printed parts with the release of three new photopolymers. Leveraging the expanding portfolio of high-performance resins and Nexa3D’s productivity advantages using the NXE400 printer, both companies are enabling access to a wider range of durable prototypes, production tools, and end-use parts. This new digital workflow unlocks greater design freedom, supply chain resiliency, and rapid implementation that traditional manufacturing methods [...]
Advanced prosthetics manufacturer Partial Hand Solutions (PHS) has leveraged Formlabs’ new Form 1 3D printer to optimize its artificial limb manufacturing process. Instead of outsourcing the production of its pediatric M-Finger and Elbow implants to an injection molding firm, PHS now uses the Form 1 to create patient-specific prosthetics in-house. By switching to Formlabs’ recently-launched system, the company has managed to 3D print more durable nylon parts cost-effectively while cutting their lead times down from [...]
https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/8ri9wq24m0?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 TPU Overview - Rubber Like Material In part 2 of our Ultimaker Material Series, the application engineers discuss TPU and some real-world customer examples. If you would like to request information, a sample part or an in-person/virtual Ultimaker demo, please complete the form below and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
This article will cover how to create custom tool databases for use in Mastercam Mill part files. An efficient method of programming in Mastercam is to create custom tool libraries. For specific machines or based on common materials being used in the shop, Feeds and Speeds can be preprogrammed in the library based on the materials as well as the capabilities of the machine. One of the simplest methods for creating a custom tool database [...]
The Free Control X Viewer sets new standards for inspection report review. While Control X has always been able to produce complete inspection reports in various static formats, the Control X 2020 Viewer goes beyond a static review of inspection criteria. When the Viewer opens an inspection, each of the Model Manager inspection objects is populated by the author of the inspection program, yet no menus are available for you to add new or remove [...]
Nexa3D and Keystone Industries recently announced a collaboration to make all Keystone KeyPrint® 3D printing dental resins available worldwide on Nexa3D’s ultrafast NXE 400 3D printers. Under this agreement, both companies will combine their extensive dental, photopolymer and 3D printing capabilities to deliver the highest productivity, precision and performance 3D printing solutions to the dental market. This powerful new combination comes with Keystone’s best-in-class, FDA-cleared night guard resin, KeySplint Soft® and KeyModel Ultra®, the go-to [...]
https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/1ln37tdp4w?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Applying Accelerated Finishing in 3 Axis - Mastercam 2021 Having a large collection of radius tools can be expensive and 3D machining can be time-consuming. For our new method, we combine two ideas with some accelerated finishing concepts and clever geometry creation.
