Postprocessing
How Machining Support Structures Affects the Cutting Tool
Studies show that thin-walled additively manufactured support structures may be more challenging to machine than they might appear.
Read More3D Systems and GF Machining Solutions Partner on Metal Parts Production
The companies plan to debut a combined solution for factory automation and metal additive manufacturing at IMTS 2018.
Read MoreTakumi Machining Center Integrates 3D-Hybrid AM Tool
The addition of a wire-arc additive manufacturing tool integrates 3D printing into a double-column machining center.
Read MoreHermle Combines Metal Powder Application Process with Five-Axis Machining
Hermle integrated its MPA technology, a process where metal powder is applied by kinetic compacting to build completely sealed materials, in a Hermle five-axis machining center to create parts with highly complex inner geometries.
Read MoreDiabase Brings a Machine Tool Perspective to FDM
The company’s H-series Additive and Hybrid systems take inspiration from machining centers to unlock the potential of filament-based 3D printing.
WatchSolving a Materials Challenge in Soft Robotics
A team from the University of Minnesota and the Army Research Lab has developed processes for fully 3D printing soft dielectric elastomer actuators without postprocessing steps.
Read MoreAutodesk Powermill 2019 CAM Software Supports Hybrid Manufacturing
Autodesk’s PowerMill 2019 CAM software includes developments that are designed to enhance existing functionality for high-efficiency machining and deposition.
Read MoreAt a Grand Opening, Sodick Reveals More Than New Machines
Along with launching a new line of hybrid machines, the world’s largest EDM manufacturer is tailoring one of its models specifically for postprocessing additive parts.
Read MorePostProcess Technologies' Connect3D Supports Postprocessing
The Connect3D software for 3D-printed part postprocessing brings the company's Automat3D software functionality into the cloud.
Read MoreSodick VL600QH Wire EDM Finishes 3D-Printed Parts
Sodick has released the VL600QH, a high-column model wire EDM designed for the postprocessing of 3D-printed parts.
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