Each additive manufacturing vendor will have their own instructions, however, an example can help guide you. Let's take the HP MultiJet Fusion system, which uses powder material for building objects. This system was based on 2D printing technology. … [Read more...]
FAQs
What is the most under rated or least recognized capability of 3DP/AM?
Desktop 3D printers continue to play a key role in the additive industry. In many cases, not only do these printers handle prototypes, they also handle low-volume production. Aleph Objects Inc. is one of main developers of desktop style 3D printers. … [Read more...]
What is metal injection molding?
Metal Injection Molding (MIM) is a mature technology used to produce high quantities of small and complex components. The main materials used in MIM are ceramic powders, metal powders, and polymers. The advantages are dimensional accuracy and little … [Read more...]
When should you use a service bureau for metal 3D printing?
As more people use additive manufacturing, they are discovering that working with metal in this technology comes with a few challenges. Safety issues, proper equipment and proper housing of metal additive systems are just a few of those … [Read more...]
Is additive manufacturing the same thing as 3D printing?
Additive manufacturing and 3D printing both refer to the process that creates a part in layers—one layer is built on top of another layer. The layers bind together either inherently through the heat of the process or by some chemical means. Thus, … [Read more...]
What are the benefits of binder jetting in 3D printing?
Binder jetting is an additive manufacturing process that uses a liquid binding agent to help build a part in the additive layer-by-layer process. Typically, the liquid binder is jetted through nozzles onto the powder bed in a pattern that … [Read more...]
What is Intelligent Layering?
Intelligent Layering is a proprietary metal additive manufacturing technology from 3DEO. The company claims that this technology is cost competitive with CNC machining and metal injection molding. According to 3DEO, part properties exceed MPIF … [Read more...]
When would you use metal 3D printing rather than another process?
More vendors are developing metal additive manufacturing systems and hope to compete with more traditional manufacturing processes like machining and injection molding. There are already a number of metal additive processes including--laser … [Read more...]
What can be done to minimize safety risks of desktop 3D printers?
UL Chemical Safety and the Georgia Institute of Technology recently explored the impact of 3D printing on indoor air quality. Following an in-depth, two-year research period, the researchers found that many desktop 3D printers generate … [Read more...]
For Additive Manufacturing, is the next step to develop better materials or a better way of designing for AM?
Development of materials will always be at the forefront for 3D printing. The more materials available to print, the more applications that will be able to use 3D printing/Additive Manufacturing. Thus, materials will always have a high … [Read more...]
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