Technology

This is a question we get asked on a regular basis. The reason people want printed threads varies. Some customers find it less time consuming than drilling and tapping from scratch, some find it handy for fixing the part into a machining jig and others use it as a feature of their specific part. We…

One of the best ways to reduce mass without reducing too much structural integrity, is to add a lattice structure. The benefit of using a lattice over simply hollowing a part, is the lattice does not require internal support. When designed correctly, it can maintain good strength and performance.  We can create a simple uniform…

The picture on the left is the original piece and the image on the right was printed in Titanium 64. Consideration of material properties will really help you get the most out of your part. Put simply, if the mass doesn’t need to be there, get rid of it! Traditional manufacturing and design methods tend…