Postprocessing
DMG MORI: Build Plate “Pucks” Cut Postprocessing Time by 80%
For spinal implants and other small 3D printed parts made through laser powder bed fusion, separate clampable units resting within the build plate provide for easy transfer to a CNC lathe.
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AM Solutions Offers Postprocessing Systems for Higher Productivity, Cost Efficiency
Formnext 2023: AM Solutions has developed a range of postprocessing systems for additive manufacturing (AM) to enable a higher degree of automation and streamlining for the entire AM process chain.
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Solukon’s Metal Powder Collection Unit Offers Simple, Safe Material Handling
With the SFM-PCU integrated into the additive manufacturing system, users no longer have direct contact with the powder material during depowdering — the powder remains in a closed system at all times.
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ATI to Establish Additive Manufacturing Facility to Serve US Navy
ATI will utilize its metal additive manufacturing and machining capabilities as part of contract with Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. (BPMI) to support the U.S. Navy.
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Volkmann Modular Powder Supply Stages Material in High Volumes
The Metal Powder Supply hopper holds material in process and, once collected, the recovered metal powders may be screened and reintroduced to the printing process or stored for future reuse.
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Solukon Names US Distribution Partners
Solukon’s distribution partners in the U.S. include DMARK Corp., Hartwig, MAHAR, Phillips Corp. and BahFed.
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Meltio Software Simplifies Wire-Laser Metal 3D Printing Technology
Meltio Space robot slicer employs a virtual model of the real robot movement.
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Possibilities From Electroplating 3D Printed Plastic Parts
Adding layers of nickel or copper to 3D printed polymer can impart desired properties such as electrical conductivity, EMI shielding, abrasion resistance and improved strength — approaching and even exceeding 3D printed metal, according to RePliForm.
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How Electroplating Works for Polymer 3D Printed Parts
Baltimore-based RePliForm specializes in electroplating of 3D printed polymer parts for functional applications. This video explores how the process works, and potential benefits and uses for this technique.
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Postprocessing Steps and Costs for Metal 3D Printing
When your metal part is done 3D printing, you just pull it out of the machine and start using it, right? Not exactly.
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