Industrial 3D printing has evolved far beyond prototyping. Today's engineering-grade materials allow manufacturers to produce production tooling, fixtures, inspection aids, end-use components and replacement parts that perform reliably in demanding industrial environments. As additive manufacturing has matured, the question has shifted from "Can this part be 3D printed?" to something far more important: "Which material [...]
For many years, industrial 3D printing has focused on one primary objective: producing strong, functional parts that solve engineering challenges. Mechanical performance has rightly been the priority, with materials selected for their strength, stiffness, temperature resistance or chemical compatibility. However, as additive manufacturing becomes more deeply integrated into everyday production environments, manufacturers are beginning to [...]
Markforged Mechanical Features Most 3D printing plastics are not strong enough to print threads. Their yield strength is significantly lower than that of metals. Even fibre reinforcements do not protect against high wear. Precision and high bonding strength can only be guaranteed by metal threads. We have already explained before how this problem [...]
Avoid threads on your 3D-printed components Under certain circumstances it may happen that your 3D printed component does not correspond to the desired or usual quality. The reason for this is often a lack of maintenance of the printer or incorrect storage of the materials. If the result of your 3D printing is unsatisfactory, [...]
3D printed material with self-extinguishing properties Markforged, the innovative manufacturer of metal and composite 3D printers, announced the launch of the new material Onyx FR. Markforged has developed a flame-retardant material which can be reinforced with various continuous fibers to open up new applications in aerospace, defense and automotive. Onyx FR [...]
CNC vs. 3D Printing:What's the best way to make your part? Introduction The development of stronger 3D printing materials has encouraged manufacturers across industries to explore CNC vs 3D printing, and find ways to 3D print functional parts that were previously CNC machined. The 3D printing process can save manufacturers considerable [...]
