Exploring the: Additive Manufacturing Zone
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- What Does Additive Mean to You?
- An interesting definition of “additive” from one shop was “anything that is outside the core product we manufacture or service we provide; ancillary services and technologies.” The response emphasized that, to this shop, additive equals value-adding...
Columns Published: 4/16/2012
- Where the Puck is Going
- The aim of the new "Additive Manufacturing" supplement is to help you understand a method of making parts that will soon be used more extensively.
Columns Published: 1/19/2012
- 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.
Columns Published: 11/21/2011
- Q&A: Perspectives and Outlook
- Inside insight on the moldmaking industry's challenges, strengths and growth potential.
Columns Published: 5/1/2011
- New Business Opportunities: New Equipment Investment Solidifies Medical Mold Prototyping Niche
- Investing in an additional high-speed machining center and converting to electric presses rather than hydraulic has allowed mold manufacturer/molder Injection Mold, Inc. (North Vernon, IN) to step up its game by speeding up already quick delivery ti...
Columns Published: 11/8/2010
- Direct Metal Laser Sintering vs. Conventional Tool, Part Two
- In this head-to-head comparison, conventional toolmaking seemed to be the superior route to go from a cost, quality and leadtime perspective.
Columns Published: 2/1/2009
- Worldwide Review and Analysis of Additive Fabrication
- SAn executive summary of the annual Wohlers Report that provides quantitative and qualitative analysis on the additive fabrication industry worldwide.
Columns Published: 12/1/2008
- New RP Technology Reduces Costs, Leadtimes
- A rapid tooling process has been developed using stereolithography (SL) and a nanocomposite resin, which can result in significant savings in both leadtimes and costs.
Columns Published: 8/1/2008
- Fusion Process from Abroad Increases Mold Performance
- A select laser melting process has been developed overseas involving the fusion of a metallic powder by a scanning laser to produce complex, intricate 3-D parts that could impact the U.S. moldmaking industry
Columns Published: 5/1/2008
- Additive Manufacturing In Metal: New Option for Medical Applications
- Parts produced by additive processes will require final machining or hand finishing, but allow significant flexibility in the manufacture of custom, short-run, complex or complicated-to-manufacture parts.
Columns Published: 12/1/2007
