Machining

Machining 8 May 2017

Six Additional Advantages of the Desktop Metal Systems

Beyond the accessibility and simplicity, the new metal 3D printing technology delivers other significant benefits as well. One example: Remove support structures by hand rather than machining them.

Machining 3 Apr 2017

At Rapid: A 73-Year-Old Machine Shop’s Journey into Metal AM

Imperial Machine & Tool Co. presents at Rapid 2017 about incorporating metal additive manufacturing into a traditional machine shop environment.

Production 15 Mar 2017

Does Additive Manufacturing Make Sense in a “Subtractive” Machine Shop?

Definitely yes, says this shop—a metal 3D printed part is almost always a machined part as well, and an established machine shop is perhaps the best business to realize AM’s promise for production.

Machining 27 Jan 2017

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.

Production 25 Jan 2017

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.

LFAM 20 Jan 2017

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.

Watch

Metal 18 Jan 2017

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.

Machining 16 Jan 2017

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.