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Metal Additive Manufacturing Enables Spare Parts on Demand for Beverage Filling Plants
The ability to 3D print metal parts for the beverage filling industry as needed saves cost over conventional methods.
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Measurement and Testing Protocols for 3D Printing
3D printing combined with CNC machining is a powerful mix that enables the creation of parts unobtainable from using one method alone. However, taking full advantage of both requires special attention to testing and measurement.
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Additive Manufacturing and CNC Machining Enable Driver Clubhead with Increased Performance
A combination of laser sintering, advanced materials and CNC machining enabled the creation of the KD-1 high-performance golf driver clubhead.
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Jabil Moves Toward Production with HP Additive Manufacturing Technology
As the first manufacturer to accept delivery of HP Jet Fusion 3D printers, Jabil has its sights set on additive production at scale.
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Laser Cutting Specialist Develops Large-Travel Additive Approach
For SLM of parts that are multiple feet long, this machine’s build chamber travels throughout the machine area to 3D print the solid part one section at a time.
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Hybrid Additive Manufacturing Machine Steps up in Size
The bigger size of this combination milling/laser-metal-sintering machine could enable it to enter new markets.
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Can Additive Manufacturing Increase Milling Feed Rates?
With PCD tooling, yes it can. The diamond cutting edges demand a large number of flutes to realize their full effectiveness. Traditional methods for making cutter bodies limit the number of flutes, but 3D printing is delivering tools with higher flute density and other enhancements as well.
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Video: Additive Manufacturing Advances at Caterpillar
Stacey DelVecchio of Caterpillar describes how AM is moving forward within a large and established company. Today, there is tooling and aftermarket parts. Ultimately, the technology will empower engineers to realize parts and products “they never even dreamed possible.”
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Additive Manufacturing Process Using Titanium Alloy Builds More Stable Spinal Implant
A spinal implant additively manufactured from a titanium alloy imitates cancellous bone in porosity and structure.
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Video: AM Succeeds with Executive Support
Güngör Kara of EOS sees buy-in from the top of the organization being a valuable factor in additive manufacturing realizing its full promise.
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3D Printing with Postprocessing in Mind
3D printing requires different finishing considerations than traditional manufacturing. One expert offers do’s and don’ts for approaching the finishing of additively manufactured parts.
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Video: AM’s Value Is in Product More Than Process
Marc Saunders of Renishaw says manufacturers must consider “what kind of play they’re going to make with additive.” The broadest perspective looks at AM’s potential to affect the performance of the entire product.
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