Postprocessing

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.

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IMTS

3D 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. 

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Machining

Takumi 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.

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Hermle 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.

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Diabase 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.

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Solving 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.

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Autodesk 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.

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At 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.

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Software

PostProcess Technologies' Connect3D Supports Postprocessing

The Connect3D software for 3D-printed part postprocessing brings the company's Automat3D software functionality into the cloud. 

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Metal

Sodick 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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