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June 2020
Batch Processing in Control X
With Control X, you can prepare an inspection routine to process a single scan or point cloud against a nominal CAD model and create whatever inspection criteria you require, including; Color Maps, Whisker Plots, 2D and 3D Dimensions, GD&T callouts, Feature Deviation Comparisons, as well as date and time-stamped inspection reports.
In […]
Nexa3D Utilizes Loctite 3D Printing Material to Produce Face Shields for Thousands of Front Line Workers
Background
Today, under normal circumstances, face shields are used by millions of people. In addition to medical workers, they are utilized by dental providers, veterinarians, laboratory workers, emergency medical technicians, police, firefighters, and cleaning crews who deal with spills and contaminated waste. With the onset of the pandemic, they are also being worn by workers at utilities, logistics, retail, and other essential businesses.
Face masks have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of inhalation and other […]
Explore Machine Simulation
To combat the restlessness many of us are feeling right now, Strategic Technical Specialist Karlo Apro recommends keeping busy. “Most of us are stuck at home right now, but on the other side of this pandemic, shops will be busier than ever. We will all be trying to make up for lost time. It would be smart to use this downtime to ‘sharpen our tools’, including our […]
Next High Efficiency Milling Course
Our High-Efficiency Milling course is becoming very popular and we will be running the next course at Cimquest HQ in Branchburg, NJ on June 16-18, 2020. All social distancing precautions will be taken.
If you are looking for more ways to stay competitive in today’s rapidly changing manufacturing environment it is imperative that you stay on top of new and emerging technologies. This new Manufacturing Training series will […]
Formlabs Webinar: Form 3 vs Form 2
Please join us for a free 30-minute webinar tomorrow morning that will cover the Formlabs Form 3 and the Form 2 3D printers. Learn what’s new and how the Form 3 evolved since its launch.
Event Date/Time
Thursday, June 11, 2020
11AM – 11:30AM
Last year, Formlabs launched the Form 3 3D-printer, powered by the new Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) process. The most pressing question from end-users has been, “What improvements […]
Mastercam Cartesian Coordinates
In this article, we will discuss Cartesian coordinates along with X,Y,Z orientation in Mastercam’s Planes Manager. When working with Mastercam, it is helpful to remember that we are working in a Cartesian coordinate system with regard to an X,Y,Z origin. The Mastercam X,Y,Z coordinates system also follows right-hand rule whereas X positive moves from the left to the right of the origin.