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Hybrid Additive Manufacturing Machine Steps up in Size
The bigger size of this combination milling/laser-metal-sintering machine could enable it to enter new markets.
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Can Additive Manufacturing Increase Milling Feed Rates?
With PCD tooling, yes it can. The diamond cutting edges demand a large number of flutes to realize their full effectiveness. Traditional methods for making cutter bodies limit the number of flutes, but 3D printing is delivering tools with higher flute density and other enhancements as well.
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Video: Additive Manufacturing Advances at Caterpillar
Stacey DelVecchio of Caterpillar describes how AM is moving forward within a large and established company. Today, there is tooling and aftermarket parts. Ultimately, the technology will empower engineers to realize parts and products “they never even dreamed possible.”
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Additive Manufacturing Process Using Titanium Alloy Builds More Stable Spinal Implant
A spinal implant additively manufactured from a titanium alloy imitates cancellous bone in porosity and structure.
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Video: AM Succeeds with Executive Support
Güngör Kara of EOS sees buy-in from the top of the organization being a valuable factor in additive manufacturing realizing its full promise.
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3D Printing with Postprocessing in Mind
3D printing requires different finishing considerations than traditional manufacturing. One expert offers do’s and don’ts for approaching the finishing of additively manufactured parts.
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Video: AM’s Value Is in Product More Than Process
Marc Saunders of Renishaw says manufacturers must consider “what kind of play they’re going to make with additive.” The broadest perspective looks at AM’s potential to affect the performance of the entire product.
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ORNL Researchers Demonstrate 3D-Printed Magnets Outperform Those Manufactured Traditionally
The study showed that additively manufactured permanent magnets were comparable or better than bonded magnets.
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Video: Update on Hybrid Manufacturing
Greg Hyatt of DMG MORI notes expanded range of subtractive operations and applications likely to benefit from hybrid.
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Top 10 Stories of 2016
The additive manufacturing industry saw significant technology developments, acquisitions and expanded applications in 2016. Take a look back.
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