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October 2024
Advancing Orthotics & Prosthetics through Digital Innovation with Freeform
Advancing Orthotics & Prosthetics through Digital Innovation with Freeform
Luca Gualerzi, a Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist (CPO), leads Ortopedia Gualerzi, a family business in Italy. Embracing digital workflows, they use Oqton Freeform for designing 3D models. Nobel88, their B2B arm, manufactures and trains other O&P companies. Despite early challenges, they now produce diverse medical devices, including spinal braces and prostheses, with Freeform’s […]
September 2024
Understanding Mastercam Finish Passes
Understanding Mastercam Finish Passes
In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, efficiency is key. Mastercam’s Dynamic toolpath functionality has long been a beacon of innovation, helping machinists reduce cycle times, extend tool life, and lessen wear and tear on their machines.
With the release of Mastercam 2025, this game-changing toolpath motion has received a significant upgrade with the introduction of finish passes. This new feature promises to take your machining operations to the next level. Let’s delve into […]
HP 3D Printing Solutions: 3D Printing Performance Footwear
At HP, they believe thoughtful innovation can have a real impact on business, people, and the planet. Hp’s 3D printing solutions enable more sustainable manufacturing across industries like automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods. Using 3D printing for final parts and prototypes is quicker, uses less energy, and creates less waste than traditional manufacturing.
Last October, at HP Imagine, HP unveiled a new partnership with Brooks Running to disrupt the […]
Repositioning a Crankshaft in Control X
Repositioning a Crankshaft in Control X
In this blog post, we’ll explore how to reposition the nominal CAD model in Oqton’s Control X so that inspection information is reported based on the main assembly’s coordinate system rather than the local subassembly. We’ll use a crankshaft as our example.
Introduction to Crankshafts
Crankshafts are essential components in piston engines, converting reciprocating motion into rotational motion. […]
Print a Model Every 49 Seconds with Fast Model Resin From Formlabs
Print a Model Every 49 Seconds with Fast Model Resin From Formlabs
The Form 4B 3D printer and Fast Model Resin revolutionize dental printing by enabling the production of 11 models in just nine minutes. This combination optimizes speed without compromising accuracy, enhancing workflow efficiency and maintaining high mechanical performance.
Fast Model Resin stands out with its improved aesthetics, offering a more opaque and matte finish compared to Draft Resin. It’s ideal for thermoforming applications, […]
The Benefits of Mastercam Thread Milling
The Benefits of Mastercam Thread Milling
Thread milling is a versatile and efficient method for creating threads in a variety of materials using Mastercam. Here’s a look at the key benefits of using Mastercam for thread milling:
1. Precision and Accuracy
Mastercam’s advanced toolpath algorithms ensure that threads are cut with high precision and accuracy. This is crucial for applications where tight tolerances are required, such as in aerospace and medical device manufacturing. The software allows for precise control […]