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Core Prints and Core Boxes: How 3D Printing Supports Complex Castings Some castings are simple external shapes. Others require internal cavities, passages,
Why Shrink Allowance Matters in 3D Printed Casting Patterns A casting pattern is not the same size as the finished part. Metal
How 3D Printing Helps Foundries Handle Short-Run Casting Jobs Short-run casting jobs can be difficult for foundries. The customer may only need
3D Printed Foundry Patterns vs. Traditional Wood Patterns Traditional wood patterns have served foundries well for generations. A skilled patternmaker can build
Replaceable 3D Printed Tooling for Foundries Replaceable tooling can make foundry work faster, cleaner, and more flexible. Instead of rebuilding an entire
How Match Plates Work and Why Replaceable 3D Printed Tooling Helps Workflows A match plate is one of the most efficient tools
Why Draft Matters in 3D Printed Foundry Patterns In foundry patternmaking, draft is not optional. Whether the pattern is a loose pattern,
3D Printed Sacrificial Patterns for Faster Casting Development For investment casting and prototype foundry work, 3D printed sacrificial patterns can help move
3D Printed Molds: A Faster Way to Make Wax Patterns and Prototype Cast Parts Traditional tooling can slow down a casting project
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Investment Casting and 3D Printing: How Foundries Can Speed Wax Patterns, Prototype Castings, and Time to Market Investment casting has always been
Why you need to know about 3D Printed Jigs and Fixtures In manufacturing, precision and repeatability are not optional. Whether a company
Industrial Filament Drying: Stop Guessing Whether Your 3D Printer Filament Is Dry Moisture is one of the most common causes of 3D
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Filler Primer Filler primer is one of the easiest finishing products to understand. It is a primer with more solids than ordinary
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Polyester Two-Part Coatings Polyester coatings and polyester surfacing systems are common in automotive, marine, patternmaking, and composite-adjacent work. They are often used
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Epoxy Coatings Epoxy is one of the most useful coatings for 3D printed industrial parts. It can seal layer lines, improve surface
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Coatings and Surface Finishes for FDM / FFF 3D Printed Parts FDM/FFF 3D printed parts can be extremely useful straight off the