Additive Manufacturing
Second Generation of Machining Series Benefits Moldmakers
DMG MORI presents the second generation of its DMU 75 monoBLOCK to offer moldmakers benefits for workpieces up to 33" in diameter.
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Stainless Steel Enables 3D Printing of Precision Tooling
IMTS 2024: Mantle’s 420 Stainless Steel allows manufacturers to rapidly produce production-grade tooling during prototyping and product development.
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3D Printers, Laser Welders Target Mold Production, Repair
IMTS 2024: Trumpf introduces a larger version of the TruPrint 2000 3D printer, as well as automated arc welding, laser welding and 3D laser marking technologies, noted for their use in tool and die.
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EDM, Precision Milling, 3D Printing Improves Accuracy, Reduces Machining Time
IMTS 2024: MC Machinery Systems showcases an array of EDM and precision milling tools, as well as a wire laser metal 3D printer, all of which have the capacity to meet moldmaking needs.
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3D Printed Manufacturing Aids Improve Molding Efficiency
Moldmakers and molders turn to 3D printing for end-of-arm tools, fixtures for increased safety and functionality, lower cost and faster turnaround times.
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3D Printing Innovates Hot Runner Manifold Design
Metal 3D printing combined with a conventionally machined manifold block overcomes flow shadows on valve gates and offers faster color changes while providing closer system pitch centerlines between cavities.
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Wire-Laser Deposition Meets Automation for Standardized 3D Printing Workcell
Meltio, FANUC and Accufacture introduce Alchemist 1, a preconfigured solution highly applicable to moldmaking that is meant to expand the horizons of metal 3D printing.
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NPE 2024: Additive Manufacturing Assisting, Advancing the Plastics Industry
Exhibitors and presenters at the plastics show emphasized 3D printing as a complement and aid to more traditional production processes.
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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.
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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.
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