Timothy W. Simpson
Timothy W. Simpson
Basics
Why Does My 3D-Printed Part Cost So Much?
The machine, the facility and the material are just three costs behind the price tag.
May 7, 2018 - Timothy W. Simpson
Basics
With Additive Manufacturing, No Tooling Is Required
In conventional manufacturing methods, tooling can easily cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. With AM, you print as needed, no jigs, fixtures or tooling required.
March 23, 2018 - Timothy W. Simpson
Design for Additive
AM Enables Manufacturing for Design, Not the Other Way Around
Additive manufacturing allows us to make any shape we want, without having to adapt the design for the manufacturing process.
February 16, 2018 - Timothy W. Simpson
Metal AM
Lightweighting with Lattices
Building components as a network of unit cells may improve material utilization and performance.
January 31, 2018 - Timothy W. Simpson
Prototyping
Benefits of Additive Manufacturing in Functional Prototyping
Additive manufacturing enables companies to build functional prototypes faster, allowing for more iterations and better designs.
December 29, 2017 - Timothy W. Simpson
Aerospace
Are AM Parts as Strong as Those Made Conventionally?
An additively manufactured flight-critical helicopter part indicates that they are.
December 6, 2017 - Timothy W. Simpson
Basics
Removing Metal Supports from AM Parts
What is the best way to remove metal support structures from AM parts?
October 23, 2017 - Timothy W. Simpson
Postprocessing
Will My AM Part Explode?
Will my additive manufactured part explode? Not if you’re careful. Postprocessing parts built from metallic powder requires extra precautions.
September 19, 2017 - Timothy W. Simpson
Basics
Easing into AM
A layered approach to learning the technology behind additive manufacturing (AM) will help lessen the headaches.
August 25, 2017 - Timothy W. Simpson
Basics
Where Do I Start with Additive Manufacturing?
Here are a few basic questions to ask yourself before diving in.
July 10, 2017 - Timothy W. Simpson
Design for Additive
Wanted: Flexible Shops and Open-Minded Pros
AM is more complicated than the hype implies. It needs creative people to advance its adoption in this industry.
April 12, 2017 - Timothy W. Simpson