Additive Manufacturing

Die/Mold

Video: Moldmaker Succeeding with Conformal Cooling

Machining complemented by metal 3D printing enables B&J Specialty to create inserts with cooling channels that follow the contours of the mold.

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Industrial-Grade Metal 3D Printer for Large-Part Development

A lightweight, high-speed gantry is key to the powder-bed fusion system’s speed.

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What’s Your Place in the Future of Making?

Autodesk’s annual user conference shed light on a machine shop’s place in an era of democratized, automated product development and merged design and manufacturing workflows.  

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Installing a Metal 3D Printer Series

A five-part series documents one manufacturer’s experience and lessons learned while installing a powder-bed fusion metal 3D printer.

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Aerospace

Manufacturing News of Note: December 2017

SW North America opens a new facility to strengthen its automotive presence, Walter and Starrag focus on aviation and power turbines, and other manufacturing news.

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Machining Module Automates 3D-Printed Part Removal

Metal 3D-printed parts require machining to remove them from the build plate. A module that integrates a band saw and milling spindle automates this process.

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The Move to Data-Driven Manufacturing Is a Positive Transformation

It will not be easy, but the transformation will be manageable and rewarding. The first step is machine monitoring.

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Four-Laser Additive System Improves Productivity

The company is also introducing process-monitoring and high-temperature additive manufacturing technology.

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America Makes Declares 2017 MMX Event a Success

The conference brings together its additive manufacturing members to network and review technical content.

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Renishaw Collaborates with Identify3D on Securing AM Processes

The goal is to protect digital intellectual property, enforce production rules and provide traceability in the digital supply chain for Renishaw’s AM systems.

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