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August 2024
Turning an Organic Toy Design into a Manufacturing-Ready Model
Today’s toy aisles showcase a wide range of shapes, from realistic animal figures to imaginative cartoon characters. Most of these toys are made of plastic, with their creation involving two primary steps: design and manufacturing.
The challenge of designing toys is compounded during the manufacturing stage. Plastic injection molding is the most […]
Mastercam 2025 Rollout Replay
Mastercam 2025 Rollout Replay
Watch the replay of our Mastercam 2025 Rollout Event […]
De-risking Industrial 3D Printing with a Simple, Repeatable Simulation Workflow
Radical weight reduction, enhanced performance, and short lead times. These are just a few advantages that drive aerospace companies to adopt 3D printing. But one major challenge is deterring them from fully committing to the technology – the hefty price of mistakes.
The materials alone are so expensive that printing a single part sometimes costs tens of thousands of dollars. Additionally, aerospace parts need to comply with exacting standards where the tolerance for errors is low. […]
New UltiMaker Cura 5.8 Beta Enables Better Z Seams and More
Another Cura release has arrived and in this 5.8 beta release, the focus is on improving Z seams, as well as completing support for the full Method series of printers by introducing a profile for the UltiMaker Method.
Z seams look better than ever thanks to new settings
New settings have been added that let you tweak how and where the Z seam is placed. The settings are:
- Z Seam On Vertex
- Seam Overhang Angle
- Support […]
Improving the Surface Finish for 3D printed parts with the AMT PostPro SFX
Cimquest’s Desktop Vapor Smoothing System the PostPro SFX from AMT is now operational. Which means that our application engineers are now capable of running benchmarks for customers who want to see how this technology and process will work for them.
What is “vapor smoothing”? A solvent is vaporized in a chamber under carefully controlled conditions. The vapor evenly condenses on the external surfaces (and internal if there is line-of-sight) of 3D printed thermoplastic parts. This reduces […]
Five Tips to Streamline Your Workflow in Mastercam 2025
Mastercam 2025, the latest edition of the world’s leading CAD/CAM software, makes programming fast and easy.
The latest release prioritizes streamlining workflow so that the entire machining process – from design to QC – is as efficient as possible. Explore these tips and features to help you maximize the benefits of Mastercam 2025!
1. Saving and Loading Machine Configurations
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