Other high temperature superalloy compositions have been based on the Ni group alloys known as Inconel, with the two most frequent variants being 625 and 718. The choice of which alloy to use will depend on the maximum operating temperature and the … [Read more...] about Tips on working with Nickel and Nickel alloys in metal additive manufacturing
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What to know about working with steel materials in additive manufacturing
Steel powders can be sub-divided into either tool steels or stainless steels, and there has been a vast body of work carried out over the last 15 years or so to study the performance of these alloys both in the AM process and in actual … [Read more...] about What to know about working with steel materials in additive manufacturing
What are some less known features of Titanium with regard to additive manufacturing?
Common titanium alloy is designated as Ti6Al4V, a.k.a. Ti64. This alloy is versatile and used across many industry sectors due to its high strength-to-weight ratio; it’s comparable to steel but at almost half the weight. This alloy has a single … [Read more...] about What are some less known features of Titanium with regard to additive manufacturing?
6 points to know when choosing metals for additive manufacturing
It should be simple to select a material for metal additive manufacturing (AM), after all, most materials are metals in powder form. But it’s not as simple as it seems, claims Renishaw, a company that has been working with metal alloys in additive … [Read more...] about 6 points to know when choosing metals for additive manufacturing
RenAM 500M additive system handles serialized production
Designed and engineered for serialized production, the Renishaw RenAM 500M additive manufacturing system builds complex metallic components directly from CAD using metal powder bed fusion technology. The RenAM 500M is first in a family of products … [Read more...] about RenAM 500M additive system handles serialized production
Renishaw advancing additive manufacturing in the U.S.
Renishaw, Inc. will move into a new 133,000 sq-ft office and warehouse facility in West Dundee, IL, about 40 miles from Chicago. The two-story facility will be the company’s new North American headquarters, but also includes space for product … [Read more...] about Renishaw advancing additive manufacturing in the U.S.
Renishaw adds 3D printer for the dental market
Renishaw, a UK manufacturer of metal additive manufacturing machines, is offering a new product for the dental market. The AM250 metal 3D printing machine is now optimized for producing dental parts, meaning that it will not require further … [Read more...] about Renishaw adds 3D printer for the dental market
See metal additive manufacturing at TCT Show
Renishaw, the UK's only manufacturer of a metal based additive manufacturing (metal 3D printing) machine will be exhibiting at TCT 2014 from 30 September – 2 October. On show at stand F22 will be a range of products, including the PlusPac™ upgrade … [Read more...] about See metal additive manufacturing at TCT Show
Pullin no Punches: Renishaw’s Jeremy Pullin to tell it like it is at TCT Show + Personalize
Renishaw's Rapid Manufacturing Manager Jeremy 'Jez' Pullin is not a man to run with the crowd if he feels another point of view needs to be made, while his extensive experience in the field of industrial additive manufacturing - not to mention his … [Read more...] about Pullin no Punches: Renishaw’s Jeremy Pullin to tell it like it is at TCT Show + Personalize
Renishaw acquires pioneer in additive manufacture
The business assets of LBC Laser Bearbeitungs Center GmbH, Kornwestheim, Germany, have been purchased by the German subsidiary of Renishaw. A new business, LBC Engineering, has been created which will be integrated within Renishaw GmbH. Renishaw, … [Read more...] about Renishaw acquires pioneer in additive manufacture
