MMT ZONE: Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing, Q1 2012 Issue
Articles on printing functional plastic parts and conformal cooling of molds. more (+)

Introducing "Additive Manufacturing," a New Publication from Modern Machine Shop and MoldMaking Technology
A new quarterly supplement to both magazines focuses on the production applications of equipment that builds parts layer by layer. more (+)

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MOST RECENT CONTENT: Additive Manufacturing

The Value of Prototyping
2/22/2012 Modern Machine Shop

“Reality Redesigned” judge Jeremy Bout inadvertently illustrated the value of prototyping when he tried to use his 3D printed model in production.

An Injection Molder in MMS?
2/10/2012 Modern Machine Shop

By embracing additive manufacturing, injection molder Thogus is able to bypass mold suppliers.

Conformal Cooling: Another Tool in the Toolbox to Build a Better Mold
2/1/2012 MoldMaking Technology

Moldmakers are just starting to scratch the surface of what can be done with conformal cooling, which involves an additive approach.

Redefining Plastics Manufacturing
2/1/2012 MoldMaking Technology

When this company was solely an injection molder, job quantities had to be large. Now, with additive manufacturing, any quantity is right. The company's role and its range of customers have both expanded.

“Reality Redesigned” 3D Printing Demo
1/25/2012 Modern Machine Shop

Watch the second episode of “Reality Redesigned,” presented by “The Edge Factor Show.” This episode focuses on prototyping and 3D printing.

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OVERVIEW:
Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing involves building plastic or metal parts using equipment that constructs complex 3D objects layer by layer. ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING is also the title of a new quarterly supplement to both Modern Machine Shop and MoldMaking Technology magazines. The supplement looks at production-oriented applications of additive processes—making molds, fixtures, functional prototypes and end-use production parts. To become a subscriber to this supplement, visit the subscription page by clicking "Subscribe" in the menu above.

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