Add Relief Cuts to Reduce Thermal Stress Concentration In the world of metal 3D printing, thermal stress is an unavoidable consequence of localized heating and rapid cooling. As each layer fuses, internal stresses begin to build, often culminating in visi... 2025年12月18日
Myth vs Fact: AM Can Outperform Machining for Complex Parts There’s a persistent myth in manufacturing that metal 3D printing is always more expensive than traditional machining. While this may hold true for simple, high-volume parts, the economics shift drast... 2025年12月18日
Consolidating Brackets into One Printed Part One of the most transformative advantages of metal 3D printing is the ability to consolidate multiple components into a single structure. Traditional brackets often require multiple fasteners, welds, ... 2025年12月18日
Designing for Powder Flow in Complex Channels In metal additive manufacturing, internal channels are often used for cooling, weight reduction, or fluid transport. However, many engineers overlook how critical powder flow is during the printing an... 2025年12月18日
Recycled Powder in Aerospace? Yes, With the Right Controls There’s a common myth in additive manufacturing that recycled powder is only suitable for prototypes or low-stakes applications. But when properly managed, recycled powder blends can meet even the str... 2025年12月11日
Thermal Mass Matters, Why Gradual Transitions Prevent Distortion One of the most common causes of distortion and cracking in metal additive manufacturing is sudden changes in wall thickness. When thin sections abruptly transition into thick areas, heat is absorbed ... 2025年12月11日
Build Plate Coatings, The Unsung Hero of Print Reliability Success in metal 3D printing doesn’t begin at the first layer, it begins at the very bottom: the build plate. Often overlooked, build plate coatings like boron nitride, ceramic sprays, or even graphit... 2025年12月11日
Lattice Structures, Not Just for Rockets Lattice structures have long been associated with aerospace, and for good reason, they offer the ultimate balance of strength and weight reduction. But that doesn’t mean they’re limited to space-bound... 2025年12月10日
The Real Value of Conformal Cooling: Smarter Geometry for Faster Cycles In mold tooling, production speed is everything, and often, cooling time is the bottleneck. That’s why conformal cooling has emerged as one of the most valuable strategies in mold optimization. By red... 2025年12月10日
Why Surface Damage Often Starts in the Slicer In metal additive manufacturing, one of the most underestimated risks begins long before the first layer is printed, it starts in the slicer. When critical surfaces are positioned too close to support... 2025年12月10日
Multi-Laser Printing: Speed Gains Without Sacrificing Precision The demand for faster production in metal 3D printing has pushed machine builders to think bigger, and multi-laser systems are the result. By splitting the workload across two, four, or even more lase... 2025年12月1日
Why Overhangs Can Ruin Your Build Before It Even Starts In metal 3D printing, part orientation is not just a setup detail, it’s a critical factor that can make or break your build. One of the most overlooked risks? Unsupported overhangs. These features, es... 2025年12月1日