To be more flexible in the surface finishing of additively manufactured components for prototypes and small series, Oerlikon Balzers, a technology brand of the Oerlikon Group, has purchased two M1 Basic systems from AM Solutions for its laboratory in … [Read more...] about Oerlikon uses the M1 Basic for surface finishing flexibility
Post Processing
Wet blasting proves cost-effective for DMLS and SLS post-processing
In additive manufacturing (AM), wet blasting has been overlooked as a clean, reliable, and repeatable process. It is ideal for parts created by direct metal laser melting (DMLS) or selective laser sintering (SLS). The process removes powder residue … [Read more...] about Wet blasting proves cost-effective for DMLS and SLS post-processing
The basics of template-based 3D microfabrication
Horizon Microtechnologies specializes in template-based 3D microfabrication — a post-printing process that allows new areas of the industry to benefit from the power, flexibility, agility, and design freedom of micro-AM. In recent years, micro-AM … [Read more...] about The basics of template-based 3D microfabrication
Automated surface smoothing and homogenization of 3D printed plastic and metal components
When it started offering ready-to-install 3D printed plastic and metal components to its customers, the job shop Klaus Stöcker metal processing initially used manual post-processing methods. Because of the rapidly growing demand and stricter … [Read more...] about Automated surface smoothing and homogenization of 3D printed plastic and metal components
Teaming up to improve post processing for metal AM parts
To date, the flexibility of AM has been one of its greatest selling points, however, the inflexibility of post processing, particularly for series production applications, has been a barrier to industrialization. The reality is that many metal AM … [Read more...] about Teaming up to improve post processing for metal AM parts
The case for mass finishing AM parts and components
Daniel Tweer, Managing Director, Rösler UK / AM Solutions Post-processing is a hot topic with additive manufacturing (AM) as the step(s) needed can account for upwards of 50% of the total unit cost for an AM part. So the drive is on to reduce the … [Read more...] about The case for mass finishing AM parts and components
DyeMansion showcases better surface finishing of 3D printed parts
DyeMansion’s Powerfuse S PP will be officially revealed at Formnext 2022, but visitors to RAPID + TCT can see finished parts at the show. The technology behind it achieves a PP surface quality standard suitable for industrial use today. Vapor … [Read more...] about DyeMansion showcases better surface finishing of 3D printed parts
Automate dental finishing and powder removal
PostProcess Technologies Inc., a provider of automated and intelligent post-printing solutions for industrial 3D printing, announced a collaboration with Great Lakes Dental Technologies, one of North America’s largest orthodontic laboratories, for … [Read more...] about Automate dental finishing and powder removal
Promoting safety and sustainability in the AM process chain
Joseph Crabtree, CEO, Additive Manufacturing Technologies Ltd The concept of sustainability and safety in the use of additive manufacturing (AM) has been an area of discussion for a few years now. However, with the shift to post-processing when … [Read more...] about Promoting safety and sustainability in the AM process chain
