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May 2017

Simplify Sacrificial Tooling with 3D Printing

By |May 12th, 2017|3D Printing / Additive Mfg, Stratasys|

Sacrificial Tooling

The Problem: Complex composite parts with hollow interiors are difficult to manufacture.
Complex composite structures, with hollow interiors, present unique manufacturing challenges where internal tooling, generally referred to as a cores or mandrel, is required to define the hollow internal features. Any part configuration that traps the mandrel inside the composite part, requires sacrificial tooling* or a more complex, collapsible or inflatable tool.

*Sacrificial tooling – tooling that […]

Reverse Engineering Sheet Metal to a Flat Pattern

By |May 8th, 2017|3D Scanning|

Reverse Engineering

Today we are going to talk about how to reverse engineer a used sheet metal part back to its original flat pattern. This can be challenging at times, since sheet metal parts tend to bend and distort with normal use. Geomagic Design X can assist you in interrogating the geometry of the part, and reverse engineering it back to the original un-warped shape.

3D Printing to Treat Complex Structural Heart Disease

By |May 5th, 2017|3D Printing / Additive Mfg, Stratasys|

3D Printing to Treat Complex Structural Heart Disease

3D printing is a powerful technology with the potential to significantly change the practice of medicine. In the field of structural heart disease, this rapidly evolving technology can make a powerful impact.

Limitations of two-dimensional imaging and added benefits of 3D printing
Current conventional cardiac imaging modalities such as echocardiography (EKG), cardiac computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) primarily utilize two-dimensional […]

Introducing FDM Nylon 6 – New 3D Printing Material

By |May 3rd, 2017|3D Printing / Additive Mfg, Stratasys|

FDM Nylon 6

There is a new FDM material from Stratasys called Nylon 6. The Nylon family of polymers is one of the most widely used thermoplastics in manufacturing. Nylon 66 was created in 1935 by DuPont as a synthetic substitute for silk. This synthetic plastic could be stretched into a fiber that increased in strength as it was stretched. Notable uses were toothbrush bristles, women’s stockings and […]

April 2017

Leveraging Color with 3D Printing

By |April 28th, 2017|3D Printing / Additive Mfg, Events|

Mark your calendar for May 3rd at 11:00 am. We will be presenting a short 30-minute webinar that will explain how to leverage color with 3D printing. In this webinar, we will provide an overview of the current capabilities of color 3D printing and we’ll cover a brief history of color in additive design. We will also discuss the pros and cons of various color processes. You’ll […]

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