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What is Young’s modulus (with 3D printing materials)?

October 16, 2019 By Leslie Langnau 1 Comment

Vendors and companies involved in 3D printing/Additive manufacturing continuously introduce new materials suitable for these machines. These materials offer a range of characteristics fitting to a design.  We’re going to examine a material’s … [Read more...] about What is Young’s modulus (with 3D printing materials)?

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In what ways does additive manufacturing give users design freedom?

October 9, 2019 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Additive manufacturing offers a new way to make objects. First, let’s distinguish the dominant manufacturing technologies. Machining, in the form of milling, cutting, drilling, stamping, and so on makes objects by removing material off of a block of … [Read more...] about In what ways does additive manufacturing give users design freedom?

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Is 3D printing cheaper than injection molding?

October 2, 2019 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

It can be, but it depends on several factors. The number of units to be produced The number of times a design could or will change Time Part finish needs 3D printing is not as fast at making products as injection molding. Thus, when … [Read more...] about Is 3D printing cheaper than injection molding?

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How to determine what value additive manufacturing will add to your business

September 25, 2019 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

4It seems as though additive technology comes out with a breakthrough almost every week. Such developments can make it difficult to determine how additive manufacturing can add value to a business.  But there are six key areas to examine to see what … [Read more...] about How to determine what value additive manufacturing will add to your business

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A look at overmolding options

September 18, 2019 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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...] about A look at overmolding options

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How tensile strength relates to 3D printing

September 4, 2019 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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...] about How tensile strength relates to 3D printing

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What should I know about designing for the HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printer?

August 21, 2019 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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...] about What should I know about designing for the HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printer?

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What is topology optimization?

August 14, 2019 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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...] about What is topology optimization?

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13 common mechanical and thermal properties of 3D printing materials

August 7, 2019 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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...] about 13 common mechanical and thermal properties of 3D printing materials

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How to “de-stress” laser sintered metal parts

July 24, 2019 By Leslie Langnau 1 Comment

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...] about How to “de-stress” laser sintered metal parts

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