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August 2021
Metrology Minute Cylindricity
Cylindricity – Similarities & Differences Between Related Callouts
While this month’s segment is focused on Cylindricity we will also review several of the GD&T Callouts discussed previously (and a few not previously discussed but relevant to this month’s discussion) along with some of the similarities, as well as subtle differences between them.
Cylindricity is a form of control tolerance that dictates […]
Desktop Metal Qualifies Titanium for Manufacturing with the Studio System 2
Desktop Metal Is the First Company to Commercialize Titanium for Bound Metal Production of High-Strength, Lightweight Components
Reprint of Desktop Metal Press Release dated August 4, 2021
Desktop Metal recently announced it has qualified the use of titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V (Ti64) for the Studio System 2™, an accessible metal 3D printing platform that offers customers the easiest way to print high-performance metal parts in low volumes for pre-production and […]
More Ways Mastercam 2022 Saves You CNC Machining Time
Time is money, and Mastercam 2022 is built with new, user-driven advancements that can help any programmer—regardless of the size of their shop—shave off time spent machining.
Let’s explore three new ways that Mastercam 2022 can help you save CNC machining time.
1. Updates to 3D High-Speed Dynamic OptiRough
Mastercam’s proprietary Dynamic Motion technology has been saving user’s programming and machining time for over a decade. These contemporary machining strategies […]
July 2021
Glaze Prosthetics Brings 3D Printed Prosthetic Production In-House with HP MJF 580
A reprint from 3Dpritintingindustry.com
Investing in the MJF 580 will enable Glaze to produce and deliver customized prosthetics within two weeks. Photo via Glaze Prosthetics.
Glaze Prosthetics, a Polish manufacturer of personalized prosthetic arms, has brought its entire 3D printing production process in-house with the addition of an HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 580 Color 3D printer.
Investing in […]
How Functional Color is Changing the Game in Additive Manufacturing
By Arianna Coger, a reprint from www.fabbaloo.com.
“How Functional Color is Changing the Game in Additive Manufacturing,” was one a presentation given by HP Inc., at the recent Cimquest Xpand3D Design and Maufacturing Event that focused on the advancement of 3D printing methods to develop functional colored parts. The addition of color can help improve the clarity and accuracy of models as well as enable the […]
New Nylon 11 3D Printing Material
Formlabs has released a new 3D printing material for the Fuse 1 platform – Nylon 11. For ductile, robust parts, Nylon 11 Powder is their higher performance, bio-based nylon material for functional prototyping and small batch production. Nylon 11 Powder is suitable for printing parts that need to bend or take impact.
Why Choose Nylon 11 Powder?
Nylon 11 Powder is a ductile, strong, flexible material for when durability […]