For over 50 years, CNC machining has dominated high-precision manufacturing with its lightning-fast metal cutting and microscopic accuracy. It’s been the undisputed champ for industries like aerospace that demand the utmost quality. But in the last few decades, 3D printing has stepped up. At first, 3D printers struggled to match
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As a technology that has opened up new possibilities for creating complex and customized parts, 3D printing has the potential to transform the world of manufacturing. One of the most exciting developments in this field is the use of Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), particularly metal FFF, to create 3D printed
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In today’s complex additive manufacturing landscape, simulating part performance and predicting problems prior to 3D printing is the optimal way to keep ahead of the competition. Simulation tools help to ensure expected results by validating designs and optimising settings for more efficient builds. The use of 3D part simulation is
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The strength of 3D printed components is determined by several factors, including the material, printing temperatures, layer height, the infill pattern and density, and any post-processing techniques employed. While printing stronger parts is sometimes as simple as switching to a stronger material, other measures like increasing layer thickness can have
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If you want your 3D prints to come out fast, you can buy a speedier 3D printer or adjust your settings and workflow to get faster results. Picking suitable materials, determining the optimal print resolution, orientating your part for the fastest build path, and choosing an efficient infill pattern are
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Designing a part for additive manufacturing requires different considerations than subtractive processes like injection moulding and machining due to the underlying technology. Enter DfAM. Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) is a set of design strategies that enhance the manufacturability and cost-efficiency of 3D-printed parts. DfAM uses 3D printing to its
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Metal additive manufacturing can replace traditional manufacturing techniques like machining, drawing, and casting with a digital workflow that enables the production of previously impossible geometries and detail. Where metal 3D printing really comes into its own is when working with tight tolerances, irregular shapes, thin walls and hollows, and internal
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Titanium is a highly valued material in engineering, high-performance product fabrication, and medical applications due to its biocompatibility and superior strength-to-weight ratio. It produces parts 3 to 4 times stronger than stainless steel with a higher melting point. Titanium’s high mechanical strength and corrosion resistance have led the aerospace industry
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While 3D printing large parts that are strong and durable is possible with high-performance plastics, Continuous Fibre Reinforcement (CFR) technology with the Markforged FX20 offers even better results. CFR uses a build material such as Onyx for the outer shell and infill and a composite like carbon fibre as a
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ULTEM™ 9085 is a PEI thermoplastic with a high strength-to-weight ratio and desirable flame, smoke, and toxicity (FST) characteristics. It is a go-to engineering material in demanding industries like aerospace, automotive, and oil & gas for high-temp tooling, functional prototypes, and high-value production parts that must meet or exceed industry
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