https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/dgtbrw4lva?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 When to Cut and When to Print While there are key differences, subtractive and additive manufacturing are not mutually exclusive. Both have unique benefits and are often used in conjunction with one another as you can see in this When to Cut and when to Print 2 Minute Tuesday.
Characterized by its exceptional hot hardness, abrasion resistance, and stability in heat treatment, H13 is a tool steel widely used in both hot and cold work applications. Tool steel refers to a variety of carbon and alloy steels that are particularly well suited for toolmaking. Their suitability comes from their distinctive hardness, resistance to deformation, and their ability to hold a cutting edge at elevated temperatures. As a result, tool steels are well suited to [...]
Join us for a workshop featuring the new Form3 from Formlabs at Cimquest New England in Sterling, MA. Levi Smith from Formlabs will be on-site explaining how the Form3 works as well as ways to utilize it, and a workshop will be hosted on processing a file and post-processing. Get a first look at this new offering from Formlabs. EVENT DETAILS Wed, September 18, 2019 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM Cimquest New England 68 Pratts [...]
In today's global marketplace, manufacturers are under great pressure to speed up production and increase efficiencies. To accomplish this, they must develop innovative prototypes and manufacture small-batch spare parts, all while cutting costs and adhering to strict plant safety standards. Inventory management is also an important component, as this can drastically drive down costs. With RIZE 3D Printing, companies can produce custom tooling, fixtures & jigs, and replacement parts all on-demand. In our first case, [...]
Scaling to Production in Rapid Prototyping This is the final segment in our Rapid Prototyping series and here we will talk about scaling to production. When creating a new product, there are often two sets of designs: One set is for 3D printing prototypes while the other is for producing the part. However, most designers only think in terms of the latter. “When you’re developing a product, at each moment of the design, it is [...]
This article is a reprint from the Formlabs blog. In the last segment of this casting basics, we will discuss sand casting. In the sand casting process, a foundry worker fills containers known as mold boxes or flasks with a mixture of sand and binder, then packs sand around the pattern. The pattern is removed to leave a negative impression of the pattern behind, and molten metal is poured into the cavity. An open-faced mold [...]
https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/2ydyltw9kt?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 RIZE 3D Printing for Production Tooling Rize 3D Printing is helping manufacturers transform their supply chains from order-on-demand to make-on demand.
Last week we discussed the “value of functional prototypes” in rapid prototyping and today we are going to continue with a discussion about the color capabilities of the HP Jet Fusion technology. Color Capabilities of HP Jet Fusion Technology There are many ways to improve the value of a prototype, but one that is often overlooked is the addition of color. With the HP Jet Fusion 580/380 Color 3D Printers, it is now possible to [...]
