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3 Types of 3D Printed Tooling for Injection Molding: AM Radio #16A
3D printed tooling for injection molding, including mold inserts, components and end of arm tooling, were on display at the Plastics Technology Expo.
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3D Printing Lightweights Large Cutting Tools Used in Machining
Larger machined parts require larger, heavier cutting tools. 3D printing enables Star SU Neher to produce lightweight large tool bodies and add features that improve tool life and performance.
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Aerospace Applications for 3D Printed Composites: AM Radio #15A
3D printed composites are taking the place of traditional metal parts in a specific niche of the aerospace industry.
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Micro 3D Printer Complements Micro Moldmaking Capabilities
For micro mold provider Accumold, the Nano Dimension 3D printer provides a way to produce micro-scale prototypes and rapid tooling.
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An Additive Manufacturing Machine Shop
Finish machining additively manufactured implants requires different pacing and workflow than cutting parts from stock — different enough for an experienced manufacturer to warrant a dedicated machine shop.
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Can Metal Parts Be Replaced With 3D Printed Composites?
High performance materials such as carbon PEEK have allowed Werco Manufacturing to 3D print parts for aircraft trainers that function like metal. But can this extend to end-use aircraft parts?
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Using (And Scaling) FDM 3D Printing for Production
Maxwell June’s razor press, which is designed to combine the ease of use of a disposable razor with the environmental and cost benefits of a wet shaving system, is made via FDM 3D printing. How did the company make this choice, and how does it plan to scale up?
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3D Printing Reduces Time, Cost of Building Molds for Composites
Massivit 3D’s cast-in-motion technology uses a 3D printed gel to expedite production and lower costs associated with making molds for large, fiber-reinforced composite parts.
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Zooming in on Micro 3D Printing: AM Radio #10A
This week on AM Radio, Peter Zelinski and Julia Hider discuss additive at the extremes, including micro 3D printing. What are the opportunities and challenges of 3D printing on a microscale?
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Mold Shop Evaluates Mantle Process for 3D Printing Steel Injection Molds
According to tests performed by Westminster Tool, Mantle’s 3D printing materials behave similarly to traditional steels and hold up well during molding, making them easy to incorporate into existing moldmaking processes.
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3D Printed Lattice Structures Replace Foam Components: AM Radio #9A
On this episode of AM Radio, Stephanie Hendrixson and Julia Hider examine the use of 3D printed components with lattice structures to replace foams.
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3D Printed Baseball Mitt Inserts Are Ready for the Big Leagues
Fast Radius was able to use Carbon’s DLS system for both prototyping and production of 3D printed, fatigue-resistant inserts for Rawlings’ REV1X baseball glove.
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