Additive Manufacturing
How to Select the Right Programming CAM Software for Directed Energy Deposition in Mold Repair and Modification
Selecting the right programming CAM software improves the use of directed energy deposition to repair and modify tooling.
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Open Software Technology Refines 3D Printing and Scanning Workflows
Siemen’s Parasolid geometric modeling software now offers tools for Convergent Modeling and lattice structures.
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Comparing 3D-Printed Conformal-Cooled Steel Molds to Aluminum Molds
While 3D-printed conformal coolant lines in steel injection molds reduce production costs and improve part quality, aluminum molds can yield similar results faster and at a lower cost.
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Additive Manufacturing User Group awards ten DINOs
Every year, AMUG’s DINO awards recognize those that have contributed to the AM industry with the intent to advance other individuals or the industry as a whole.
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Print the Whole Injection Mold in HSS to Increase Tool Life
A German mold builder offers a solution for printing high-speed steels with high carbon content to produce highly dense and wear-resistant molds via selective laser melting.
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A Multi-Metal Additive Approach to Optical Quality Molds
Researchers propose a new approach to producing mold inserts with optical surface quality and no degradation using electroforming, thermal spray, and selective laser melting.
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2020 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Additive Manufacturing
MoldMaking Technology’s annual Technology Review and Sourcing Guide is a comprehensive guide for researching today’s technology, equipment, products and services with 11 sections, including Additive Manufacturing.
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Adapting to New Ways of Working During COVID-19
Mold material suppliers are in the fight against COVID-19 just like their mold-building customers, and learning similar lessons too such as the benefits of going paperless and working remotely.
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How to Use Additive Tooling in Difficult-to-Cool Areas of a Mold
Difficult-to-cool areas of a mold cost cycle time, making the perfect application for additive tooling, including retrofitting an existing tool with lifters, slides and high wear areas.
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Hybrid Milling Machine Effectively Vents Gas
Matsuura Machinery USA Inc.’s Lumex technology makes effective mold/gas venting possible and improves the quality of molds.
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