On this edition of 30 on 3D our Senior R&D Cameron Williams explains how to add high quality threads to FDM thermoplastic parts with heat set threaded inserts. To start off, you’ll need a few tools: Soldering Iron Specialized Tip For The Inserts Inserts Step … [Read more...]
Purple Platypus and Stratasys Partner with CSULB to Open New I-Space Facility
On August 23rd, with the support of Purple Platypus and Stratasys Ltd, California State Long Beach opened the doors of their new Innovation Space (I-Space) facility that holds the latest innovations in the additive world such as the new generation Stratasys J750. “I think this … [Read more...]
30 on 3D: Assigning Material Properties to Mutli-Body STL Assemblies
Similar to color assignment in GrabCAD Print, assigning material properties to a mutli-body STL assembly is super easy and done with just a simple click. One of the many advantages the Stratasys J750 offers is the ability to assign multiple types of materials … [Read more...]
30 on 3D: Color Assignments and Callouts on the J750
The Stratasys J750 offers 500,000+ colors and material options giving users endless possibilities of realism and accuracy on their prints. Assigning these color and material options in GrabCAD print is quick, user-friendly and allows the option to assign a … [Read more...]
30 on 3D: Various Print Modes in GrabCAD Print
An extremely cost effective feature the Stratasys F123 offers is the option to use a draft mode over the normal print mode to produce initial design concepts more quickly and economically. Now you can print twice as fast as the standard build mode while using … [Read more...]
30 on 3D: Automated Scan Alignment Using the Heavy Duty Quadro
EviXscan's Heavy Duty Quadro is the first 3D scanner ready to scan in almost any condition making 3D scanning possible outdoors or in the harshest of conditions. With its aluminum body and carbon fiber beam, the Quadro is highly versatile and guarantees … [Read more...]
30 on 3D: Expediting RTV Molding with PolyJet
Silicone molding, also known as room temperature vulcanization (RTV) molding, creates finished products for prototyping, functional testing, and short-run production. PolyJet 3D printing technology is an innovative alternative to machining patterns for silicone mold making. On … [Read more...]
Customer Feature: Stop Motion Animation at Chapman University
Stop motion animation is based on a simple procedure; position an object in front of the camera and expose one frame of film, then move that object slightly and expose another frame. After repeating this process, the frames are played in sequence which create an illusion of … [Read more...]
30 on 3D: Chemically Bonding Large Parts
Sometimes, one may need to print a part that’s larger than the provided printer build volume. In those cases it is generally recommended to slice the part using a software like Magics and then utilize a chemical bonding process to adhere the parts together … [Read more...]
30 on 3D: Orienting Parts Using GrabCAD Print
Orienting a part on a printer’s build platform is crucial for getting the best possible quality and characteristics for a specific application. On this edition of 30 on 3D, Senior R&D Engineer, Peter Montgomery will demonstrate why it’s important to … [Read more...]