Mold Making Technology

MARCH 15, 2024

In particular, the group is highlighting its reverse engineering, 3D printing and conformal cooling design capabilities. According to The Plastek Group, metal 3D printing is paramount to improved cycle time and the dimensional stability of molded parts.

3D printing 52

3D printing Function Cycle time Prototype  52

Additive Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania / September 6, 2022 — Aiming to bring affordable metal 3D printing to small- to medium-sized companies and decentralize metal 3D printing, Xact Metal announced the launch of the XM300G series of affordable mid-size metal 3D printers. Shipments are scheduled to start 3Q 2023.

3D printing 98

3D printing Cycle time Additive manufacturing Aerospace 98

Gary Mintchell

MAY 20, 2024

Suited to most electromechanical handling tasks, the ELGD series brings specific benefits to applications, such as: Cantilever systems and pick-and-place solutions for small parts handling, where short cycle times, high precision, and repeatability are key Handling systems for top loaders, which benefit from the ELGD’s attractive price/performance (..)

Automation 147

Automation 3D printing Cycle time Additive manufacturing 147

Modern Machine Shop

MAY 12, 2024

Now, APG’s sister company uses 3D printed jaws more optimized to this process. One of the first applications the company found for metal 3D printing has proven to be a valuable business opportunity, both for serving internal needs of its sister machining business and now, those of outside customers as well.

3D printing 52

3D printing Cycle time Form Additive manufacturing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The highly productive, partially automated TruPrint 5000 3D printing system provides the ideal basis for industrial series production. 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM), has long been promoted as a revolutionary technology poised to reshape the future of manufacturing.

3D printing 52

3D printing Additive manufacturing Cycle time Manufacturing 52

Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

A 3D-printed tool for metal injection molding being produced on an ExAM 255. The multi-material ExAM 255 3D printing system enables high build speeds for high-precision 3D components manufacture. The goal of this joint project was to use 3D printing to manufacture a tool for MIM with near-contour cooling.

3D printing 52

3D printing Cycle time Function Composites 52

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 2, 2025

The process supports the precise addition of material, such as conformal copper areas added to injection mold tooling to improve cycle times. Initially, most applications for MPA had to do with conformal cooling, introducing copper into mold tooling for heat dissipation to improve cycle times.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Cycle time 3D printing Function 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Delivering unique pellet-based extrusion technology and hybrid toolhead configurations for medium-to-large format 3D printing and in-situ machining. Designed for lights-out manufacturing, these systems can shorten cycle times, reduce costs, and increase up-time in your production processes. Why pellets?

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Cycle time 98

i4.0 today

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Composite-based additive manufacturing appears to be on the verge of breaking through as a ‘mainstream’ method of production, according to a new report on disruptive 3D printing technologies. Current 3D printing simply cannot deliver the level of precision and material strength required for these applications.

3D printing 52

3D printing Composites Additive manufacturing Cycle time 52

i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Composite-based additive manufacturing appears to be on the verge of breaking through as a ‘mainstream’ method of production, according to a new report on disruptive 3D printing technologies. Current 3D printing simply cannot deliver the level of precision and material strength required for these applications.

3D printing 52

3D printing Composites Additive manufacturing Cycle time 52

Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 30, 2024

These channels enable more efficient cooling than traditional cooling methods, improving molding performance and reducing cycle times. Mantle’s precision metal 3D printing technology can be used for printing precision tooling, meeting industry requirements for accuracy, surface finish and tool steel properties.

3D printing 52

3D printing Cycle time Prototype  Sourcing 52

Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

AION NX – India’s first large format hybrid 3D printer has the speed of 3D printing & accuracy of a (Computerized Numerical Control) CNC machining . Divide by Zero Technologies (DBZ), one of India’s leading 3D Printer manufacturers, has launched AION NX, the next frontier in large format hybrid 3D printing.

3D printing 52

3D printing Prototype  Rapid prototyping Aerospace 52

Additive Manufacturing

JULY 28, 2022

Additive manufacturing (AM), more commonly known as 3D printing, is an innovative process where objects are created one layer at a time. 3D Printing in Action. From 3D printing rocket motors to using advanced materials to produce aircraft parts, the company uses AM across the enterprise.

3D printing 98

3D printing Additive manufacturing Cycle time Supply Chain 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

3D Systems has acquired Titan Additive LLC (Titan Robotics), the Colorado-based designer and fabricator of large-format, industrial 3D printers. The combination of fast production and short cycle times, and lower costs make these solutions ideal for a variety of applications including: Sand casting. Learn more here.

3D printing 98

3D printing Robotics Robotics Form 98

Mold Making Technology

JUNE 19, 2024

Not only did 3D printing a manual EOAT greatly reduce cost versus using a robot, but it increased operator safety and shortened the effective molding cycle time versus loading inserts by hand into the hot mold cavity (left showing operator using the claw to rapidly load inserts).

3D printing 52

3D printing Manufacturing Composites Prototype  52

Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 7, 2022

What does that mean for the qualification of 3D printed parts? is to leverage additive manufacturing to reduce maintenance cycle times, curb supply chain backlogs, and place manufacturing capabilities at or near the point of need. Most of these printers capable of printing green bin parts are polymer.

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Supply Chain 98

Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Metal 3D printing via laser powder bed fusion is an expensive process, one which leaves little room for failure in postprocessing steps. Ultimately, a face grooving attachment from Big Daishowa met KAM’s needs, enabling the manufacturer to reduce cycle times for the operation, extend tool life and improve repeatability.

3D printing 105

3D printing Cycle time Bottleneck Additive manufacturing 105

Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Monitor key process parameters such as mold temperature and cycle times to minimize variability. Model-Tech is an ultrahigh-resolution 3D printed prototype skin that can be wrapped directly onto your model or prototype to accurately simulate a textured production part.

Function 69

Function Cycle time Prototype  3D printing 69

Plastics Today

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Freeform Injection Molding technology from Nexa3D compresses design, iteration, and validation cycle times into a matter of hours rather than weeks.

3D printing 52

3D printing Cycle time 52

Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 6, 2025

Machine tool builder Hermle is known for its high-precision milling systems, but the company also offers part production services using a platform that combines this expertise with metal 3D printing. I'm Stephanie Hendrixson with Additive Manufacturing Media here at IMTS 2024 in the Hermle booth. SUBSCRIBE HERE

3D printing 59

3D printing Cycle time Function Additive manufacturing 59

Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

By collaborating with its customers, CERATIZIT is responding to changes in the industry, such as the increases in eMobility related projects, and the exploration of 3D printing technologies for mass production of parts. The company is already providing advanced solutions regarding 3D printed parts.

3D printing 84

3D printing Composites Supply Chain Automotive 84

Robotics Business Review

MAY 1, 2024

While the cost, cycle-time, and quality benefits are many, truly lights-out production has historically been limited to large manufacturers. Research institutions are using the ZA6 in interesting ways, like the Oak Ridge National Laboratory that’s using the robot arm in their 3D metal additive work cell.

Prototype  118

Prototype  Robotics Robotics Rapid prototyping 118

Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The term, “hybrid,” refers to a machine tool that is also something more — usually it connotes combining additive manufacturing (AM) and the machine tool’s normal work of “subtractive” machining within a single machine able to mix both operations in a single cycle. And this is where we are now.

3D printing 52

3D printing Additive manufacturing Supply Chain Form 52

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Within this synchronized process, the cobot complies with SEAT’s cycle times to achieve the plant’s daily production goals. The cobots work with 3D-printed fingers. The UR cobot positions SEAT gears on a special tray. Source: Universal Robots Cobot No. Collaborative robots also help with validation and testing.

Manufacturing 99

Manufacturing Robotics Robotics 3D printing 99

Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Capabilities include 2D & 3D design, in-house 3D printing, FEA, Mold flow analysis, CNC, EDM and precision grinding Delivers innovative, cost-effective solutions for ultra-tight tolerance components. Known for added-value expertise, complex component design consultation and advanced tool design.

Cycle time 52

Cycle time Automotive Lead Time 3D printing 52

Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 4, 2022

EOS provides responsible manufacturing solutions via industrial 3D printing technology to manufacturers around the world. Sigma believes its software solutions will be a major catalyst for the acceleration and adoption of industrial 3D printing. For more information, please visit www.sigmaadditive.com.

3D printing 52

3D printing Additive manufacturing Cycle time Form 52

Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 28, 2024

VIDEO: Mold Component Advancements & Hot Runner Insights Advancements in mold components, hot runner temperature control and custom manifold configuration that address cycle time, quality and sustainability issues.

3D printing 52

3D printing Sourcing Cycle time Prototype  52

Mold Making Technology

JUNE 29, 2023

How to Overcome Cutting Tool Vibration Advanced indexable milling cutting tool design provides secure, predictable machining, increased metal removal rates, reduced cycle times and fast changeovers. Photo Credit: Sandvik Coromant 2.

Cycle time 52

Cycle time 3D printing Form 52

Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 19, 2024

It’s also offering Ulendo Calibration-as-a-Service, which applies its vibration compensation to end-users’ extrusion 3D printers (as opposed to working with machine suppliers, as is the case with Ulendo VC). Longer cycle times can mean significant losses in productivity.

Robotics 75

Robotics Robotics Cycle time 3D printing 75

Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Cycle time. Thermal characteristics enable readily machined, straight-through drilled cooling channels, providing production speeds similar to those achieved via metal 3D-printed, conformal-cooled inserts. Finished aluminum mold on a vertical machining center. Press size. Surface finish. Cooling channels.

3D printing 59

3D printing Cycle time Prototype  Manufacturing 59

AU Manufacturing

JUNE 13, 2023

The company revealed that the Dimensionics Density system achieves its accuracy by combining the time-tested Archimedean principle with cutting-edge automation technology and laboratory-standard precision scales.

Additive manufacturing 79

Additive manufacturing Automation Manufacturing Cycle time 79

i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

For example, beneath the hood of a full-sized IntElect are a number of velocity and injection power features that, when used correctly and repeatably by moulding operatives, result in faster cycle times and more stable start-ups. Reducing a 10 second dry cycle time by just 0.55 extra production days annually.

Cycle time 52

Cycle time Automation 3D printing Manufacturing 52

Mold Making Technology

JULY 6, 2023

Also, cycle time, cooling and part ejection issues become more critical when moving to large-scale production, as they can significantly impact productivity and cost efficiency. We are now close to using this technology for 3D-printed prototype tooling. Q: Can you provide insights into the future of micro molding?

3D printing 52

3D printing Prototype  Fit Lead Time 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 2, 2023

Also on display will be Airskin technology for safe, fenceless operation of industrial robots when humans are present as well as a large composite 3D printing cell. In the KUKA Automate booth, Loci Robotics will display the possibilities that robotic 3D printing offer by showcasing a composite 3D printing live application.

Automation 52

Automation 3D printing Consumer Goods Robotics 52

Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 10, 2023

But while using larger stock is more expensive and can slow cycle times, the gains on setup time make up the difference. This quickly turned into in-house development of support and repair parts, and an attitude of, “If we can’t get it right away, can we 3D print it?” ” according to Cruz.

3D printing 98

3D printing Automation Robotics Robotics 98

Additive Manufacturing

APRIL 13, 2023

For example, in the case of plastic injection molding, PBF technology can create complex cooling channels to optimize cooling and cycle times. AM allows tools to be designed with complicated geometries to improve performance and efficiencies. The WBA is a technical reference centre for the tooling industry.

Additive manufacturing 52

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Cycle time 52

Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The sample parts were equally varied, with aerospace components, molds and 3D-printed medical parts. Stankus, meanwhile, says the G350 and G550 machines ARCH uses consolidated part operations, in some cases cutting cycle times in half. These machines and others were also on display during a tour of the factory floor.

Aerospace 81

Aerospace 3D printing Cycle time Manufacturing 81