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Large Hybrid Steel Insert Solves Deformation, Dimensionality, Cycle Time Problems

Mold Making Technology

Initially, that involved 3D printing metal tool components, details and geometries that would otherwise need to be EDM’d. Solution: Using an EOS DMLS printer and MS1 powder, an insert was printed on a stainless build plate, and pre-plumbed to connect extensive conformal cooling channels to the mold’s cooling system.

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Video: Hybrid Manufacturing Without Melting: Hermle’s Metal Powder Application (MPA) Process

Mold Making Technology

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.

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Adding and Subtracting: Exploring the Preform Process and Hybrid Metal 3D Printing

Fabricating & Metal Work

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.

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New Report Signifies Disruptive 3D Printing Technology Set to Break into Mainstream Production

i4.0 today

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.

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New Report Signifies Disruptive 3D Printing Technology Set to Break into Mainstream Production

i4.0 today

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.

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3D Printed Manufacturing Aids Improve Molding Efficiency

Mold Making Technology

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).

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Video: Apply Metal and Machine It With Hermle’s Metal Powder Application (MPA) Process

Modern Machine Shop

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. But what if you could strategically apply functional materials without melting? And the customer doesn't have to choose just one.