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April 2020
Tough 2000 Resin by Formlabs
Tough 2000 Resin is a reformulation of Formlab’s popular Tough Resin, offering more advanced mechanical properties and a new dark grey finish. Compared to Tough Resin, this material reformulation brings:
- Reduced brittle failures: Increased elongation by more than 100%.
- Improved strength and stiffness: Increased flexural strength and flexural modulus by roughly 15%.
- Better performance at elevated temperatures: Increased heat deflection temperature by roughly […]
HP DaaS (Device as a Service) Program
HP DaaS (Device as a Service) Program
Cimquest will discuss the new HP DaaS (Device as a Service) Program which gives you access to industrial-level 3D printing at lower up-front investment. Gain new levels of cost predictability with the flexibility to scale your business as you grow.
https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/a4ve3q8rmb?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640
Nexa3D 3D Printing Material Options
There are many 3D printing material options currently available for the Nexa3D NXE 400. Nexa3D’s Ultra-Fast solution is a game-changer for engineers looking to boost their speed and throughput. With the ability to print 1 vertical inch every 2¹/2 minutes, the NXE 400 is ideal at producing large models or high volumes of parts in quick-turn fashion on a consistent basis. Let’s take […]
Creating Custom Tool Assemblies in Mastercam
This article will explain how to use the edited tool holder to create a custom tool assembly in a Mastercam tool library. With the tool holders defined, we can take advantage of gouge check and tilt strategies in the surface and multi-axis toolpaths.
To create the tool assembly, we will use the Tool Manager in a Mastercam Mill part file. Open the Tool […]
Cleaning HP Parts
HP Multijet Fusion technology is known for its high-quality parts with near isotropic qualities and performance. The advances offered by Multi Jet Fusion can add up to major advantages, including:
- Better mechanical performance
- Significant cost savings with batch manufacturing
- Accelerated time to market with faster build speeds
On the back end of getting such great parts, […]
Desktop Metal 3D Printing Services Aid in COVID-19 Pandemic
by Jillian Crocker, Administrative Assistant
In the midst of a pandemic, hospitals and medical facilities have felt a huge impact as many have exhausted their medical supplies. Many are searching for strategies and others available to help. Many facilities are working incredibly hard to create essential equipment to aid in the fight and eradication of the spread of COVID-19.