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Materials and Finishes (4)

fdm 3d printing

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How to Choose the Ideal Filaments for FDM 3D Printing

Introduction

The advent of FDM 3D printing technology (an acronym for Fused Deposition Modeling) has rapidly attracted an ever-increasing curiosity, both from the industry and the community of makers and hobbyists.To attract attention to this technology, it was the possibility of creating a model...

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peek 3d printing

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Complete Guide to PEEK: Properties and Technical Applications

What is PEEK?

PEEK (polyether ether ketone) is an organic thermoplastic polymer belonging to the family of polyetherketones, often referred to as the king of polymers, thanks to a fantastic mix of very high mechanical, thermal and chemical properties.

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various materials for CNC machining

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How to Choose the Best Material for CNC Machined Parts

introduction

When you go to create prototypes or parts for customized projects or for replacement, the choice of material is a very important phase of the design.Different materials used for the same design, even belonging to the same family, can have very different performances.Therefore it is ...

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Materials printed with MJF (multi jet fusion)

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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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aluminium

4 min read

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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various materials for different objects

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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.

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shot peening: comparison between shot peened and non-peened parts

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The advantages of shot peening

Shot peening is an essential mechanic process that is utilized in a variety of different industries. The idea behind shot peening is similar to the age-old process of blacksmiths that hammered metal over and over again to gradually improve its strength.

Shot peening improves the fatigue life of CNC...

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aluminium alloys

4 min read

What are aluminium alloys?

Aluminium alloys are incredibly versatile, sturdy and reliable. For this reason, they are very sought-after in engineering, construction, and automotive applications, making for one of the most widespread metal materials, alongside steel. Keep reading to learn more about the qualities,...

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Piece in Polypropylene

3 min read

Guide to Polypropylene (PP): Characteristics and Applications

Discovered by German chemist Karl Rehn and an Italian chemist Giulio Natta in the 1950s, polypropylene (PP) is one of the most spearheading plastics on the market today and is also used in 3D printing. From its high melting point, no reactiveness to water/detergents, crack resistance, and...

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examples differences between nylon PA12 and PA11

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PA12 vs PA11: What are the differences?

Multi jet fusion 3D printing is growing in popularity in the ever-evolving digital age, and with that inevitably stems rooted curiosity involving the process. For example, one of the leading questions amongst beginners is what exactly isnylon PA11 and nylon PA12, and is there really a significant...

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