3D Printing Molds With Metal Paste: The Mantle Process Explained (Video)
Metal paste is the starting point for a process using 3D printing, CNC shaping and sintering to deliver precise H13 or P20 steel tooling for plastics injection molding. Peter Zelinski talks through the steps of the process in this video filmed with Mantle equipment.
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Additive Manufacturing in Space: Failing Upward
Not all 3D printed parts destined for space need to adhere to the standards of human space flight. Yet all parts made for space programs require some type of qualification and certification. NASA and The Barnes Global Advisors explore Q&C for these parts.
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Data: The Dark (and Light) Side of Additive Manufacturing: AM Radio #41
Additive manufacturing relies on and creates large amounts of data. On AM Radio, Stephanie Hendrixson and Dr. Tim Simpson discuss concerns around protecting AM data, plus how data security can bring greater opportunities for this technology.
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The Arrival of the AM Factory: How Proprietary Processes Deliver Production 3D Printing
Various recent articles report on companies using internally developed technology to equip factories and deliver on the promise of AM for production.
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3D Printed "Evolved Structures" for NASA Exoplanet Balloon Mission: The Cool Parts Show #61
Generative design creates stiff, lightweight brackets for EXCITE mission monitoring planets orbiting other stars. The Cool Parts Show visits Goddard Space Flight Center.
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5 Big Themes in Additive Manufacturing at Formnext Forum: Austin
Formnext Forum: Austin, a two-day event at the end of August focused on additive manufacturing for production, includes a conference exploring important ideas in AM related to supply chains, bridge production, enterprise transformation and more.
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To Improve Performance of Compression Molded Composites, Add 3D Printed Preforms
9T Labs' Additive Fusion Technology enables the manufacture of composite structures with as much or as little reinforcement as is necessary, using 3D printed continuous fiber preforms to add strength just where needed.
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How Acquisition and Investment Activity Affects AM Users and Adopters: AM Radio #40
Stephanie Hendrixson and Peter Zelinski discuss how the corporate and financial developments in additive manufacturing play out for current and prospective users of AM technology, and where this activity is likely to lead.
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More Affordable Suture Anchors 3D Printed from PEKK: The Cool Parts Show #60
Selective laser sintering (SLS) of polyether ketone ketone (PEKK) is being used to produce medical implants that are more cost effective and perform better than their conventional counterparts. We highlight fasteners known as suture anchors in this episode of The Cool Parts Show.
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Seurat: Speed Is How AM Competes Against Machining, Casting, Forging
“We don’t ask for DFAM first,” says CEO. A new Boston-area additive manufacturing factory will deliver high-volume metal part production at unit costs beating conventional processes.
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