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August 2023
Metrology Minute – Creating and restoring a Custom View
During your inspection process, you might find an area that you would like to blow up and highlight. In the water pump example below, we wanted to create a cutaway and zoom in on the section of the circled hole region in Control X.
In order to do this in Design X, you first need to add the dimensions. From there, you can turn on the View […]
UltiMaker 3D Printing Deals You Don’t Want to Miss
Ultimaker Offers 3D Printing Promos that Include Carbon Fiber
When it comes to high-quality, reliable, and precise 3D printing, Ultimaker stands tall as a true pioneer. Their cutting-edge technology and user-friendly design have captured the hearts of makers, engineers, designers, and educators worldwide! From now until September 30th, we are running some Ultimaker 3D printing specials that you won’t want to miss. These promos involve Carbon Fiber, which is a blend of carbon fibers and […]
July 2023
Meltio Metal Additive Manufacturing Technology Gets Recognition from US DOD
A reprint from 3D Printing Industry
Metal 3D printing company Meltio has been recognized as a “strategic technology partner” by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for its metal 3D printing technology.
This move strengthens Meltio’s relationship with the U.S. Army, opening opportunities with other U.S. defense departments and international armies. Additionally, out of 300 participants, Meltio received a fifth-place achievement with Phillips Corp. in the U.S. Army’s xTechInternational program showcasing its unique manufacturing […]
Reproducing Legacy Auto Parts with 3D Scanning
The Audi Sport Quattro road and rally car has captivated many automotive enthusiasts since its first launch around 40 years ago. Some even call it the “legend of motorsports”. That’s why two companies passionate about motorsports decided to recreate it with the help of 3D scanning and 3D printing.
On one hand, LCE Performance led the way with its long-standing experience in automotive tuning and engine […]
Machining Allowance Inspection with FreeScan UE Pro Metrology 3D Scanner
PT. Meiwa Mold Indonesia (hereby referred to as Meiwa Mold) is a company engaged in die-casting mold manufacturing. Its customer base is diverse, including prominent names like American Toyota, Astra Daihatsu (ADM), HPPM (Honda Precision Parts Manufacturing), and Yamaha.
Meiwa Mold recognizes the importance of delivering high-quality molds to meet their customers’ strict requirements. To ensure accurate machining of castings, machining allowances must be tightly controlled. An excessive allowance will raise the machine’s weight and the […]
What is Bound Metal Deposition (BMD)?
Bound Metal Deposition (BMD) is an extrusion-based metal additive manufacturing (AM) process where metal components are constructed by extrusion of a powder-filled thermoplastic media. Bound metal rods—metal powder held together by wax and polymer binder—are heated and extruded onto the build plate, shaping a part layer-by-layer. Once printed, the binder is removed via the debind process, and then sintered—causing the metal particles to densify.
Prevalent metal AM technologies involve melting powder or wire feedstock using lasers […]