Additive Manufacturing

CAD/CAM

CAMWorks 2019 Enables AM Programming in Addition to Machining

Version 2019 of CAMWorks from HCL Technologies enables additive manufacturing and includes Tolerance-Based Machining (TBM) for turned and turn-milled parts as well as improvements to Technology Database (TechDB). 

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Die/Mold

Additive Manufacturing for Hard Tooling

Hybrid manufacturing is enabling tooling to be made with additive processes.

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Additive Manufacturing Needs an Executive's Eye

Attention, CEOs: To implement additive manufacturing at the enterprise level, there are five transformations that must happen simultaneously.

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Maintaining Balance Writing about Modern Machining, Manufacturing

There is a method to our madness when it comes to determining what articles to present to our readers.

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Manufacturing to Meet Tech Community at MT360

I will hold onstage conversations with additive manufacturing and collaborative automation leaders as part of the new technology event to premier May 12-14, 2020, in Santa Clara, California.

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Additive Manufacturing Workshop for Plastics Unveils Complete Program

The next step for additive manufacturing is all about real volume production, not just prototypes or small part batches. Learn more about this upcoming event’s program lineup, which will present practical applications of 3D technologies related to plastics processing.

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Grinding

Grind to Finish: A Postprocessing Solution for Additive Manufacturing

3D printed metal parts typically feature little stock remaining for finishing. Grinding is potentially an effective solution for meeting final tolerances. An abrasive technology provider investigates grinding as a complement to AM.

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Basics

When Additive Manufacturing Goes Beyond "Manufacturing"

An additive manufacturing machine is not a direct replacement for a machine tool. Its influence potentially extends far beyond the manufacturing floor, a fact explored in the latest issue of Additive Manufacturing magazine.

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Basics

Combining Additive and Subtractive Processes for Hybrid Machining

At this point, we are still learning how to combine the two to optimize hybrid manufacturing.

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Lincoln Electric Acquires Custom Tooling Provider

Baker Industries is expected to complement Lincoln Electric’s automation portfolio and its new metal additive manufacturing (AM) service business that will launch in mid-2019.

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