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Stainless Steel: Types, Benefits and Applications
With global production exceeding 52.2 million tonnes in 2019, stainless steel (inox) remains one of the most widely used materials in the world.From furniture to mechanical engineering, all the way to high-precision CNC machining, stainless steel has proven to be a reliable, durable and versatile...
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New MJF Nylon PA12 White Premiere by Weerg
The wait is finally over and we can tell you about the new project between Weerg e HP: Nylon PA12 White produced by Multi Jet Fusion technology, which combines the exceptional Nylon 12 mechanical properties with the versatility of white color.
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Case Study: The Application of MJF 3D Printing at Ursus Spa
The customer
Ursus is an Italian company with over 50 years of history in the field of metalworking and bicycle components.
Since its founding in 1967, the company has been characterized by a strong drive for innovation: it was the founder himself, Sergio Ferronato, who patented his own version of...
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Comparison of Aluminium Alloys 5083, 6082 and 7075
Aluminium has become a very popular material for applications across many different industries and in CNC machining. Its popularity over other materials is associated with its excellent mechanical properties. If you want to learn all about the top 3 aluminium alloys, keep reading as we disclose all...
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Guide to Rapid Prototyping: Methods, Benefits and Applications
The arrival of 3D printing technologies and on-demand digital manufacturing has revolutionised product development, giving rise to the modern concept of Rapid Prototyping.In the past, creating a prototype meant waiting 60–75 days and facing high costs.Today, thanks to additive manufacturing, it is...
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FDM vs MJF 3D Printing: Advantages and Key Differences
Since the birth of 3D printing in the 1980s and through to today’s modern industrial processes, additive manufacturing has made enormous progress.Among the most widespread and representative technologies today are:
- FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) → the most well-known and accessible technology
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Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) HP 3D Printing Materials and Properties
With HP's introduction ofMulti Jet Fusion technology, many things have changed in the 3D printing industry: the production capacity often 10 times higher than the old SLS technology, an uptime close to 100%, a very affordable production cost, but above all the production of excellent functional...
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Complete Guide to Aluminium: Properties and Benefits
What is Aluminium? It is a chemical element, which is found naturally on Earth. It is the most abundant metal on our planet, as it makes up roughly 8% of the crust on the surface. It is very versatile, making it the second most used metal after steel in various ways such as in automobiles...
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Ashby Maps: Evaluating Properties and Cost for Material Selection
The simplicity of the Ashby’s maps
With their simplicity, Ashby's maps are an excellent support for a reasoned choice of the material with which to make your parts.