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Fabio Trotti: Jan 25, 2022
The need to get reliable data from repeatable tests that can be used by designers for the material choice is the main reason why a number of standardized tests have developed over time to define materials.
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Fabio Trotti: Sep 22, 2021
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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Fabio Trotti: Sep 15, 2021
PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) is one of the most advanced engineering polymers available today.Belonging to the polyaryletherketone (PAEK) family, it is often referred to as “the king of polymers” thanks to its exceptional combination of mechanical, thermal and chemical properties, which are...
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Nicolás Viotto: Sep 1, 2021
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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Weerg staff: Jul 21, 2021
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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Weerg staff: Jul 13, 2021
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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Weerg staff: Jul 13, 2021
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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Weerg staff: Jul 13, 2021
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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Weerg staff: Jul 13, 2021
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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Weerg staff: Jul 13, 2021
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...
