“I was recently asked in a conversation whether additive manufacturing will replace machining in the future.”

This is a very common question, a prejudice but also a fear towards 3D printing technology.

Conventional manufacturing technologies such as CNC machining have proven themselves over decades and will of course continue to have their place in production halls in the future.

The aim is to effectively combine the advantages of both manufacturing technologies.

So, fear of 3D printing is unfounded. Instead, you should explore the possibilities of this manufacturing technology.

High-strength equipment such as fixtures, soft jaws or holders are individually adapted to the components, very stable and therefore very durable.

The 3D printed PCD milling cutter from Gühring UK (read the case study now) Cooling channels could be integrated into the component. The development process from the first prototype to a ready-to-use small series now takes just a few weeks instead of several months as before.