Postprocessing

Heat treating 10 Jul 2019

How Topology Optimization Could Be the Key to Longer-Lasting Hip Implants

Hip stem implants must support the mechanical loads of the patient’s lifestyle, but should also avoid stress shielding. A team from Altair leveraged simulation, topology optimization and 3D printing to design an optimized hip stem that meets both conditions.

Polymer 2 Jan 2019

Technical Coatings for Additive Manufacturing Show Promising Results

Technical coatings enable smooth and sealed surfaces with specific functions. Research teams from Sirris and the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research (IAP) collaborated to optimize the surfaces of additively manufactured parts.

Postprocessing 19 Dec 2018

Options for Finishing and Postprocessing Metal 3D-Printed Parts

There is a host of technologies available for finishing and postprocessing your AM parts. This column identifies options beyond machining.

Postprocessing 14 Dec 2018

Hirtenberger H3000 Finishing Module Applies Hirtisation Process

The automated postprocessing unit removes excess material and improves surface finish of metal 3D-printed parts.

Postprocessing 30 Nov 2018

Zortrax Smart Vapor Smoothing Device Removes Layering

The Apoller smart vapor smoothing (SVS) removes layer lines from FDM 3D-printed parts.

Postprocessing 23 Nov 2018

PostProcess Technologies and Rösler Announce Partnership

PostProcess Technologies and Rösler partner for end-to-end digitization of 3D printing, including postprocessing.

Hybrid Manufacturing Requires Advanced Inspection Software

Machining excess material to finish hybrid parts requires in-process validation to verify that the part is reaching desired profiles and tolerances.

Postprocessing 26 Oct 2018

Automated Postprocessing Achieves Surface Finish for Shrouded Impellers

Ingersoll Rand achieved 80 percent reduction in roughness average for its 3D-printed shrouded impellers using the automated Hybrid Deci Duo from PostProcess Technologies.