In plastic injection molding, 3D printing of cores that include conformal cooling channels are set to become more of a mainstream choice. But there are a few rules that apply when creating such parts for plastic injection molding. Gordon Styles, … [Read more...] about The best way for injection molding and 3D printing to work together
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How insert molding saves labor
Insert molding is the process of overmolding thermoplastic material around a preformed component (an insert) to create a finished part that incorporates multiple materials. The inserts are generally metal parts used to reinforce the mechanical … [Read more...] about How insert molding saves labor
Get advance information on the cost of 3D printing your part
You have several choices when building a 3D printed part. If you choose an in-house approach, you can purchase either a desktop 3D printer or a 3D printing machine and print the part yourself. Or you can outsource the part, virtually uploading the … [Read more...] about Get advance information on the cost of 3D printing your part
Developments in additive manufacturing service bureaus
Additive manufacturing service providers offer a range of capabilities to help you make your parts fast. Fast Radius is an industrial manufacturer that offers services in cutting edge 3D plastic and metal printing technologies, CNC machining and … [Read more...] about Developments in additive manufacturing service bureaus
Lessons in rocket science and 3D printing
Space exploration fuels David Deng’s sense of wonder and his desire to help humanity expand to that final frontier. At the same time, the University of Minnesota aerospace engineering student is well grounded about the challenges he and the student … [Read more...] about Lessons in rocket science and 3D printing
Using light as a chisel
Carbon 3D recently announced new funding from several strategic investors. This funding will help Carbon bring additive technology to more customers as well as participate in the trend to shift from prototyping to applications requiring final … [Read more...] about Using light as a chisel
Additive manufacturing quoting made easy
Xometry, an online service provider, offers software to instantly connect you to the best manufacturing solution for your design. The manufacturing options it will recommend include CNC machining, sheet metal, professional 3D printing and casting. … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing quoting made easy
Devising devious designs
By Angelo Gentile, Proto Labs Network television may seem like an unlikely source for manufacturing innovation, but don’t say that to the designers of the robots competing in season two of ABC’s BattleBots (a 10-episode run started Thursday, June … [Read more...] about Devising devious designs
Latest 3D printing technology manipulates liquid metal through magnetism for faster build speed
The latest 3D printing technology to emerge for working with metal materials is MagnetoJet technology from new startup, Vader Systems. This patent pending MagnetoJet technology is based on Magneto Hydro Dynamics (MHD) or the manipulation of liquid … [Read more...] about Latest 3D printing technology manipulates liquid metal through magnetism for faster build speed
Injection molding helps make healing fun
As most health care practitioners know, getting a patient to follow directions is often the hardest task, especially when you are working with such age groups as the elderly and children. An innovative developer of respiratory therapy systems decided … [Read more...] about Injection molding helps make healing fun
