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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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FDM Enables “Smarter” Layup Tools
Building layup tools for composites via FDM eliminates some postprocessing and assembly steps, opening the door to more innovative designs.
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Shaking Off the Support System
Ultrasonics can remove mold support from the surfaces of an additively manufactured part and reduce cleaning time.
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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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Seen at EMO: Laser Metal Deposition Integrated in Moving Column Machining Center
Milling, turning and additive fabrication within a single platform that can accommodate large parts.
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Machining vs. 3D Printing for Functional Prototypes
In making a short-run functional prototype, when does CNC machining make sense and when is 3D printing the option to use instead?
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2014 JIMTOF Report: Machining Added to Additive
JIMTOF Report: Machining Added to Additive
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3D Systems to Acquire CAD/CAM Company Cimatron
Additive manufacturing technology supplier acquires CNC machining software company in a move focused on “the entire value proposition for manufacturing.”
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Acquisition Brings DMLS Capability into M2M Group
Atlantic Precision joins a group of multiple machining businesses. Prior to landing this acquisition, the group had been prepared to launch additive manufacturing internally and proceed through the learning curve with this approach to making parts.
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Arcam Acquires Medical Manufacturer DiSanto Technology
Part of what the additive machine maker gains by acquiring this part producer is CNC machining capacity and expertise. The move follows the acquisition of a Canadian metal powder company.
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