Overmolding is an injection molding process typically used for high-volume production. It is a way to add an additional layer of resin to a part that has already been injection molded. The main reason to overmold is to develop characteristics … [Read more...]
FAQs
How tensile strength relates to 3D printing
Whether prototyping or producing final parts, the ability of a part to bend or hold firm depends on the chosen material’s tensile strength. A fundamental property of many materials, tensile strength, is an indicator of what a material might do … [Read more...]
What should I know about designing for the HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printer?
The number of additive technologies continues to grow. But each one requires attention to different details and nuances to make sure you get the most out of your chosen additive technology. Here are specific tips on designing for the HP Multi Jet … [Read more...]
What is topology optimization?
Topology optimization refers to software that takes advantage of the design freedoms offered by additive manufacturing. It is a generative approach, so multiple design configurations are created for experimental testing without added design work. … [Read more...]
13 common mechanical and thermal properties of 3D printing materials
Materials, whether for 3D printing or other applications, can exhibit a number of properties. Each property plays a role in design and the given application. Here’s a quick primer on common material properties you will find for 3D printing … [Read more...]
How to “de-stress” laser sintered metal parts
Even though additive manufacturing (AM) gives designers more freedom to design geometrically complex objects, there are some limitations. One of which is cost. While a designer can create anything from his/her imagination, it may not be … [Read more...]
How to reduce the cost of 3D printing: use hollowing
Several 3D printing and additive technologies, such as the powder bed and stereolithograpy technologies, primarily build solid objects. The benefits of solid objects are that they are usually strong and resistant to breakage. But they are also … [Read more...]
Where is the best opportunity for metal AM?
In 2019, various market forecasters and analysts see the additive manufacturing (AM) market going through a shake out and this will affect the demand for metal AM. The dominant metal AM technology has been powder bed fusion and variations. Other … [Read more...]
Get the most from 3D printing
Experienced users of 3D printing have a number of tips and tricks to get good results. Often overlooked, but critical to a good build, here are a few tips to help you avoid common 3D printing errors. 1. First, work with a good 3D modeling … [Read more...]
What do people typically misunderstand about 3D printing?
More than thirty years ago, engineers saw the introduction of a technology known as 3D printing. Designed to speed up prototyping, media hype gave the impression that these devices were almost identical to the Star Trek Replicator—the device that … [Read more...]
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