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August 2016
Working With SOLIDWORKS 2016 Edge Flanges
In today’s episode of “What’s New in SolidWorks 2016” I’m going to show you an enhancement to sheet metal flanges that will allow you to create edge flanges that are longer than the edge to which they are attached. In previous versions of SolidWorks, an edge flange feature would default to the length of the edge of the sheet metal part with no options […]
Mastercam 2017 Migration Utility
This month we will begin our “Mastercam Monday” feature, which will cover some Tips and Tricks using the newly-released Mastercam 2017. Today we will cover how to update your X9 resource files to Mastercam 2017 using the Migration utility.
To begin, let’s create a temporary source folder for the Migration Utility to access and call it “Update.” Next, place a copy of the contents of the Shared Mcamx9 […]
July 2016
Cimquest Sponsors Villanova Race Car
Auto racing can be a fun and exhilarating sport. Reveled by dedicated fans and casual enthusiasts alike, the rapid acceleration, extreme speeds, and powerful roaring of engines delivers a rush of excitement unlike any other event. This year, Cimquest joined in the excitement through our sponsorship of Villanova University’s Formula SAE team, known as Nova Racing. Using 3D printing, we were […]
Metal Hydroforming
Hydroforming is a demanding process, which uses pressure to force sheet metal to take the form of a mold. It was first adopted before World War II to form metal sheets using liquid as a soft punch. Used in low-volume manufacturing, hydroforming is favored for its ability to fabricate high quality complex parts with achievable weights up to 30% lower than standard units.
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Björk Performs in 3D Printed Mask
The Icelandic music and film icon Björk has taken yet another fashion-forward step. Before an invitation-only audience at Tokyo’s Miraikan Museum, Björk performed in a 3D printed mask designed by MIT professor, designer and innovator Neri Oxman. Inspired by Björk’s most recent album, Vulnicura, Oxman, renowned in design circles for her use of 3D printing and biomimicry in particular, used 3D scans of Björk’s face to create […]
Industry Leading 3D Printing With MakerBot Replicator
Cimquest provides the leading Stratasys 3D printing solutions and our current promotions will give your company the leverage to go from concept to final product faster, cheaper, and with fewer mistakes. There’s never been a better time to enter into the additive manufacturing world to take advantage of the most powerful range of technology and materials.
The Makerbot Replicator Essentials Bundle offers reliability, ease of use, and convenience […]