Technical

One of the key areas is the growth of metal 3D printing as a manufacturing option; more companies are looking to produce their parts in small and large volumes. We’ve seen a huge rise in new companies experimenting with the technology for their projects, and it is paying off for them. Research and Development in…

Every single part we 3D print requires supporting to the build plate. While some will only require minimal support where the part meets the build plate, others require significantly more, with some parts using more support mass than the actual part itself. With support contributing to the cost of the build, careful consideration of the…

Contrary to common belief, it is a myth that metal 3D printing machines are plug and play. It would be so easy if all you had to do was put powder in the machine, send the CAD file to the machine and print out the perfect part. One of the most overlooked sides of the…

A 3D CAD file, (3-dimensional Computer Aided Design File) is a requirement for RAM3D to print your part. 3D CAD is common in the engineering industry, however for individuals and smaller businesses, these systems can be expensive. There are alternatives available and these can be problematic when it comes to using the file you have…

When designing a part, a designer often has a manufacturing ‘method’ in mind. When designing a shaft, the designer looks to design around an axis of concentricity and the method for manufacture is turning. When designing a bracket, the designer may look for ways of holding the part for milling and how to minimise milling…