
PVD Coatings Solve Common 3D-Printed Mold and Part Problems
By: Christina M. Fuges
The right surface modification solution can alleviate a few common additive manufacturing pain points that typically require creating new molds or parts.
#polymer #metal #postprocessing
Mold Builder Learns How to Use Hybrid AM to Build Conformal-Cooled Inserts
By: Christina M. Fuges
It is one thing to understand additive manufacturing technology, but it is another to know when to invest, who to partner with and how to sell its value.
#moldmaking #hybrid
Building Confidence in Additive Manufacturing for Tooling
By: Christina M. Fuges
New potential for mold tooling applications is reached with custom-designed materials for additive manufacturing.
#moldmaking #metal
3 Ways a Small Mold Builder Uses 3D Printing
By: Christina M. Fuges
How mold builder Byrne Tool + Design uses 3D printing for simultaneous mold manufacturing, conformal cooling and hybrid designs.
#moldmaking #polymer
How to Calculate the Full Cost of Additive Manufacturing Versus Injection Molding
By: Christina M. Fuges
A true evaluation of additive includes a look at materials, speed, quality, scalability and cost. Bruce Bradshaw of Evolve Additive Solutions explains how to evaluate AM in an injection molding environment in terms of these 5 factors.
#polymer
When Is 3D Printing Cost Effective?
By: Christina M. Fuges
Hype continues to surround additive manufacturing. These three factors can help determine whether a part is worth 3D printing.
Roush Uses Engine Cylinder Head to Prove Out Additive Manufacturing
By: Christina M. Fuges
A 3D-printed cylinder head investigation reveals the possibilities of additive manufacturing.
#metal
Accepting the AM Revolution at Baker Industries
By: Christina M. Fuges
Making a case for additive manufacturing integration whenever it makes sense is the standard at Baker Industries.
#basics
Linear AMS Returns, Retooled and Refocused
By: Christina M. Fuges
After splitting with Moog, the company is getting back to mold tooling and homing in on low-volume plastic part production.
The Right Design, Material and Machine Combination Takes the Risk Out of 3D Printing Molds
By: Christina M. Fuges
Full-service design and mold delivery, moldmaking materials, and a low-cost, high-precision printer minimize the technical risk of 3D-printed mold tryout.
#polymer #moldmaking
3D Robotic Deposition Advances Conformal Cooling
By: Christina M. Fuges
A new conformal cooling technique has emerged, rooted in a multilayer robotic deposition technology that is capable of manufacturing near-net shape objects.
#metal #robots #moldmaking
Optimizing the Additive Manufacturing Workflow with PLM
By: Christina M. Fuges
Product lifecycle management (PLM) plays an essential role when adopting additive manufacturing within mainstream production.