How Beam Shaping Will Take Metal AM to the Next Level
The next leap forward in metal additive manufacturing (AM) has arrived in the form of laser beam shaping. The combination of beam shaping and designer metal powders for AM has resulted in remarkable increases in productivity for Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) processes.
How to Choose the Right Material for Efficient, Consistent Additive Manufacturing
In powder-bed additive manufacturing (AM), the interaction between alloy selection, powder design and process design determines final part properties, so collaboration with materials suppliers is vital.
Beyond Safety: Non-Explosible Aluminum Feedstock is Simpler, Cleaner, Quicker for Additive Manufacturing
Equispheres’ non-explosible NExP-1 aluminum feedstock has standout safety characteristics for additive manufacturing, plus, it simplifies handling and storage protocols, speeds up machine cleaning and achieves high build rates.
The Next Frontier: Designer Materials
It’s clear the manufacturing industry is on the cusp of designer materials, purpose-built powders that provide specific attributes either during the 3D-printing process or in the final part.
4 Metal Additive Manufacturing Myths Debunked: Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF)
In the rapidly evolving world of metal additive manufacturing, laser powder bed fusion has a bit more history behind it than some of the newer techniques. L-PBF technologies are advancing by leaps and bounds but a few outdated myths about powder-based processes persist. I’ve tried to dispel a few of the common myths here.
Spheres Make All the Difference
Anyone operating 3D printers will appreciate the difference when working with engineered aluminum alloys from Equispheres – increased processing window, ease of printer cleaning, faster printing and consistent mechanical properties.
Aluminum can be as easy as titanium
The time has come for aluminum as a cost-effective, consistent and reliable solution for additive manufacturing service providers.