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Why Your Machine Shop Will Have a 3D Printer

In the future, we’re likely to take it for granted that small machining businesses routinely use 3D printing as a complement to their machine tools. The 3D printer can do work that frees up the more valuable machines.

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Postprocessing

The Case for 3D Printing in Machine Shops

A small 3D printer frees up CNC machining capacity by producing tooling and prototypes so the machine tools don’t have to.

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Postprocessing

Simulation and Updates for Hybrid Manufacturing

DMG MORI continues to improve its Lasertec 65 3D hybrid machining center, and has a new hybrid machine in the works.

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Postprocessing

Five-Axis Machining Complements AM

Intricate components made through AM go directly to a five-axis machine as part of a service combining additive and subtractive processing.

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Machining

Video: Will AM Subtract from Machining?

Don’t underestimate machining, which has capabilities additive can’t compete with. AM will have its greatest impact on parts that are designed specifically for this process.

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AM Magazine Featured on “Making Chips” Podcast

The podcast's hosts engage an AM editor on additive manufacturing’s role relative to CNC machining.

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Video: Is Additive Manufacturing a Competitor to CNC Machining?

Not at all, says Renishaw’s Robert Chiari. The manufacturing methods complement one another, which is why many machining facilities are looking to AM.

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Machine Shop Turns to Additive for In-House Safety Covers and More

After purchasing a 3D printer to solve a safety issue, turning shop Swiss Automation has found many more applications for the additive manufacturing technology on its shop floor.

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Think Beyond the Machine Tool

A machine jointly developed by GF Machining Solutions and EOS is designed to support mold and die manufacturers.

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Growing Interest in Additive Manufacturing at EMO 2015

Modern Machine Shop Editor-in-Chief Mark Albert captured these examples of additive manufacturing at EMO 2015.

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