Additive Manufacturing

Plural Additive Manufacturing Partners with Trak Machine Tools

The additive and subtractive manufacturing businesses are uniting for increased service and expansion in the United States.

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A Video Introduction to Additive Manufacturing

This video playlist offers a quick introduction to 3D printing and additive manufacturing (AM), including best use cases for this technology.

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Can My Machine Tool Access My Support Structures?

Analyzing the machinability of support structures opens a new way of thinking about optimal build orientation.

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Basics

Why Is My Surface So Rough?

Be aware of the inherent manufacturing and design challenges that impact the dimensions and tolerances that you can (or cannot) achieve on an “as built” part.

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Renishaw, Altair Deepen Partnership for Additive Design, Manufacturing

The two teams will offer joint seminars, workshops and training events that demonstrate metal AM production from powder to part, with emphasis placed on throughput and machine productivity.

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Software Checks Part Data for 3D Printing Feasibility

The updated AM Part Identifier (AMPI) from 3YourMind automatically checks large part databases to detect which parts may represent good business cases for 3D printing, and whether to switch from traditional to additive manufacturing (AM) for any given part.

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Workholding

News of Note: October 2018

The NTMA appoints a new president, Röhm acquires Master WorkHolding, Renishaw opens new demo center and more industry news. 

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3DEO Brings an "Additive Funk" to Manufacturing for Production

The California-based startup is providing metal production parts using its own process that combines additive manufacturing with conventional machining.

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Machining Additively Manufactured Supports: The Tool’s Perspective

Studies show that thin-walled additvely manufactured support structures may not be as good for machine tools as they might seem.

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CAD/CAM

BeAM Applying CGTech's AM Verification Technology

BeAM, a manufacturer of powder-based directed energy deposition (DED) technology based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is partnering with CGTech to use its Vericut toolpath-simulation software’s Additive module in its equipment.

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