ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Additive Manufacturing

8 Ways the Plastics Industry is Using 3D Printing

Plastics processors are finding applications for 3D printing around the plant and across the supply chain. Here are 8 examples to look for at NPE 2024.

Additive Manufacturing

Mold Materials, 3D Printing Technologies for Next-Gen Moldmaking

As moldmaking advances, so too do the materials and processes involved in their efficient production, including these latest mold materials and 3D printing technologies.  

NEWS

Xact Metal, Uddeholm Partner to Offer Corrax Tool Steel Powder

Moldmakers and molders will have access to a mold steel capable of an A1 surface finish post-polishing, supporting the industry’s expansion into metal 3D printing.
#3dprinting

Additive Manufacturing

Cross-Functional Group Targets Metal 3D Printing Design, Engineering Services

NPE2024: An emphasis on reverse engineering, 3D printing and conformal cooling design capabilities brings high-quality molding and tooling concepts and processes to The Plastek Group customers.

Maintenance & Repair

Hybrid CAM Strategy Enables High-Quality, Efficient Mold Repair

As CAM technology requirements accelerate, and the market for additive/hybrid processes evolves, Open Mind highlights its hyperMILL for efficient repair or rework of molds.

Additive Manufacturing

Reliable, Efficient 3D Printer for High-Quality Tool Steel Components

The updated TruPrint 2000 underscores Trumpf’s focus on the tool and die industry, including a larger, square build plate and various features to ensure high quality and mass production.
#3dprinting #toolsteel

Additive Manufacturing

Maraging Stainless Steel Powder Engineered for Additive Manufacturing Applications

Bohler M789 AMPO, introduced by Edro Engineering, is well suited for conformal cooling inserts, or applications where high hardness and corrosion resistance is required.  

Machining

Hybrid Multitasking Five-Axis Brings Subtractive, Additive Processes to Moldmakers

Mazak’s VC-500A/5X vertical machining center delivers hybrid multitasking and hot wire deposition to meet machining and additive needs.
#fiveaxis

Design & Mfg. Software

3 Technologies to Help Fill the Skills Gap

Moldmakers can address the labor challenge with robotic systems, simulation products and metal 3D printers.
#Tips #3dprinting

Design & Mfg. Software

MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Case Studies of 2023

MoldMaking Technology’s case studies present a shop’s problem, solution and results in thorough detail. Take a look at our top five most-viewed case studies based on Google Analytics.