Measuring Equipment Detects 3D Printing Defects

IMTS 2018: Zeiss’s optical 3D scanners, CT scanners, high-resolution X-ray microscopes and coordinate measuring machines detect 3D printing defects and downstream processing problems.

Five-Axis Hybrid Machine Applies Hot Wire AM Technique

Mazak Corp.’s VC-500A/5X AM HWD multitasking machine reduces lead times and part costs, increases machining accuracy and part quality, and improves productivity, according to the company.

Machining Center Combines 5 Axis Milling with Laser AM

IMTS 2018: Okuma America Corp.’s MU-8000V Laser EX multitasking machine combines five-axis machining with a Trumpf laser.

Thermal Imaging Offers Efficiency in EB-PBF Defect Evaluation

IMTS 2018: LAI International’s Thermal Imaging Rendering & Analysis (TIRA) technology has been developed to improve quality analysis for electron beam powder-bed fusion (EB-PBF).

Industrial-Scale 3D Printer Facilitates Cost-Effective Production

IMTS 2018: EOS North America’s EOS P 500 3D printer is designed to produce laser-sintered polymer partson an industrial scale.

3D Printer Supports High-Grade Engineering Materials

IMTS 2018: Roboze, designer and manufacturer of AM systems for the aeronautics, defense, space and manufacturing sectors, showcases its FFF 3D printers. 

Aluminum Alloy for 3D Printing Combines Benefits with Familiarity

IMTS 2018: Elementum 3D’s AL6061-RAM2% product is an aluminum 6061 material that achieves properties comparable to wrought 6061-T6 on existing laser powder-bed fusion equipment.

Selective Laser Melting System Improves Efficiency, Powder Handling

IMTS 2018: DMG MORI’s Lasertec 30 SLM selective laser melting system enables the use of different powder materials, while an intelligent powder module concept speeds up changes of material. 

Hopper Provides Batch-to-Batch Powder Management for 3D Printing

IMTS 2018: The PowderTrace hopper from Renishaw and LPW Technology is an external powder silo option for the RenAM 500 series of AM systems.