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December 2021
Mastercam 2022 Rollouts Now Available On-demand
In case you missed our live Mastercam 2022 Rollout events, you now have another chance to watch all the valuable content. Learn all about the latest Mastercam enhancements to program faster with a smoother flow and less clicks. You’ll see toolpaths with more capability, smarter functions, and options to maximize cutting efficiency. Here’s just a glimpse of what you’ll see in the […]
Metrology Minute – Inspect Using Control X Without a Nominal CAD Model
The optimal workflow in Control X for inspection is to compare the scan of a manufactured part to its corresponding nominal CAD model. This is done by first aligning the scan to the CAD model, typically utilizing datums for the alignment. Once the alignment is complete, any type of dimension, whether feature size, distance, GD&T, etc. may be derived by essentially comparing the dimensions of the scan to those of the nominal CAD model. The […]
November 2021
3D Printed Ornament Challenge Deadline Approaching
The Deadline is Approaching on our 3D Printed Ornament Challenge
This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for the 3D printed ornament challenge is November 30, 2021. That gives you just over a week to complete and submit your design. Don’t miss your chance to win an Amazon gift card and get your unique ornament printed by our 3D printing experts. Your ornament will be delivered to […]
DYEMANSION ANNOUNCES NEW LIMITED EDITION PRODUCT – THE DM60 BLACK LINE
2DYEMANSION CONTINUES PATH AS ENABLER OF AM SERIAL MANUFACTURING – ANNOUNCES NEW LIMITED EDITION PRODUCT – THE DM60 BLACK LINE
With the DM60 Black Line, DyeMansion announces a special limited edition of their proven DM60 combined with a DM60 Reservoir. It is modified and purpose-built to focus on the black coloring of grey Powder Bed Fusion parts such as HP MJF or Stratasys SAF. The […]
Desktop Metal Announces New Nickel Alloy 3D Printing Material
Desktop Metal Qualifies Nickel Alloy IN625 for High-Volume Additive Manufacturing With the Production System
Hydraulic spools are a key oil & gas application that assist in adjusting the flow rates of control valves. IN625 is an essential material for these spools to ensure longevity and withstand highly corrosive environments in oil & gas. (Photo: Business Wire)
Desktop Metal recently announced it has qualified […]
CNC Machining in the Automotive Industry
Why is CNC machining used for the automotive industry?
With faster and faster model redesign becoming necessary to stay competitive, manufacturers are moving to high-mix/low-volume production and making more specialized, extremely complex parts. As they do, one of their main concerns is in maintaining a low body weight without sacrificing the integrity and overall safety of the vehicle. Often this requires the machining […]