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Sand Casting is a metal casting process, using a mold created by depressing a pattern into sand. The pattern imprints a cavity, which is used to cast an array of metal alloys. Sand casting is widely used across many industries to create everything from small items, such as door handles, as well as large components,
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Carbon Fiber 3D Printing is a growing division of the Additive Manufacturing world. As this material is growing in popularity, it has become apparent that Carbon Fiber 3D Printing has enhanced qualities and increased versatility that make it preferred in some manufacturing contexts. What is Carbon Fiber and What are its Advantages? Carbon Fiber 3D Printing uses a composite material consisting of polymer mixed with chopped carbon fiber. The combination of these two materials
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Whether you had to change your network, you got a new computer, or you simply had to move your printer, sometimes your 3D printer won’t connect to GrabCAD Print. Usually, when those things happen it’s pretty easy to open up GrabCAD and re-establish communication by simply clicking on the printer’s name at the top of
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End of arm tools are a staple for industrial equipment companies. The industrial automation segment – despite COVID19 – is expected to reach USD 296.70 billion by 2026. Regardless of what product an automated piece of equipment is helping produce, creating an effective gripper or tool is essential. Having spoken with dozens of industrial equipment
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Here’s why designing for additive manufacturing still hasn’t been adopted by the majority of companies. Traditional Fixture design is driven by the capabilities and limitations of the machines we make them on. Manufacturers will most frequently use 3-axis CNCs or manual machine tools to create shop floor fixturing. In order to be both time and
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What Are Stratasys Service Documents? Most of the time after your printer has displayed an error your service technician will request either your printer’s configuration file, CFG, or log files. These Stratasys service documents help your technician get a better idea of what caused the error. The files contain all the printer’s self-checks and a
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Medical device manufacturers – in every conversation we have – are worried about one thing: speed. The industry is very competitive, and the first company to bring a helpful new device to market is the one who wins over doctors and hospitals. We have worked with many medical device companies, and have seen the positive
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It is no secret that in Central New York, optics are big deal. The area’s rich history of being leaders in the optics and photonics industries means that we have the privilege of working with a lot of those companies. Over the years I have analyzed countless 3D models from these companies. I am always
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What is ESD Protection? Electrostatic discharge (ESD) materials are plastics that reduce static electricity in order to protect electrostatic-sensitive devices or to contain flammable liquids or gasses. These materials are commonly found in electronic devices and throughout electronics manufacturing facilities to protect components. There are different levels of surface resistance requirements that are summarized in
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The main reason work instructions go unused is because they don’t add enough value to operators. Instead, they slow them down, having to sift through piles of pages for specific information. This is true for both paper and digital work instructions alike. The answer is an emerging concept called Smart Work Instructions (SWI). Not all
