Published in: 3D Printing
Is it unreasonable to expect 3D print perfection? Indeed it is, but end users are quick to blame the machines. Let me begin by stating that I’m not a plastics engineer, but I do know that thermoplastics have a glass transition temperature, meaning they will become liquid and solidify again at certain temperatures. This is
Published in: Data Management
For more than 125 years, the Caldwell Manufacturing Company (“Caldwell”) has created quality spring balances for window manufacturers around the world. Caldwell currently has six locations in the United States and three locations internationally that all work together to design and manufacture their line of spring balances. Caldwell was faced with the challenge of slow
Published in: SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD
During my last blog post, Hidden Productivity tools you should know, I showed you some tools/techniques to be more productive by utilizing Search Commands, Mouse Gestures, and customizing the Heads-Up View Toolbar. Now check out part two for more hidden productivity tools! 1. Selection Breadcrumbs (New for 2016!) Selection Breadcrumbs is an alternative or addition to
Published in: 3D Printing
Validation is an important step for processing models in Objet Studio. The routine does two things: the software checks if any models are overlapping on the build tray and checks the model for build integrity. A general rule of thumb is not to print if the model does not pass validation. One common error polyjet
Published in: SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD
In my last blog, Syracuse University Senior Design Project, I talked about the machine that my Senior Project group designed and built. The machine needed to pick up and sort different types of balls for two minutes on test day. Since the last post, the machine conducted a test run on a turf surface, and
