In 3D printing, composite materials typically consist of two or more materials. Compared to other manufacturing technologies, it’s fairly easy to create composite materials for 3D printing and achieve a range of properties that benefit the design. … [Read more...] about Why use 3D printing composite materials?
FAQs
How to ensure proper material storage when 3D printing is intermittent
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...] about How to ensure proper material storage when 3D printing is intermittent
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...] about What is the most under rated or least recognized capability of 3DP/AM?
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...] about What is metal injection molding?
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...] about When should you use a service bureau for metal 3D printing?
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...] about Is additive manufacturing the same thing as 3D printing?
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...] about What are the benefits of binder jetting in 3D printing?
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...] about What is Intelligent Layering?
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...] about When would you use metal 3D printing rather than another process?
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...] about What can be done to minimize safety risks of desktop 3D printers?