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Stop Patching Worn Foundry Patterns Between Pulls Every foundry has seen it. A pattern is old. The edges are soft. The fillets
Six Foundry Lessons Learned: Where 3D Printing Could Have Saved Time, Money, and Rework 1. The Match Plate Built Too Soon A
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How Foundries Can Reduce Pattern Storage Problems With Digital Tooling Pattern storage is a real problem for many foundries. Physical patterns take
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Large-Format 3D Printing for Foundry Patterns and Industrial Castings Large foundry patterns can be expensive, slow to build, and difficult to revise.
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How 3D Printing Helps Foundries Handle Short-Run Casting Jobs Short-run casting jobs can be difficult for foundries. The customer may only need
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Why 3D Printed Patterns Are Changing Foundry Work Foundry work has always depended on patternmaking. Before molten metal ever reaches a mold,
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How Photopolymer Resin 3D Printing Works Photopolymer resin 3D printing is one of the best additive manufacturing processes for producing highly detailed,
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FDM / FFF 3D Printing Materials: Choosing the Right Plastic for the Job You picked a material, ran the print, and the
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Automating Routine CAD Work with Fusion 360 and Python In many manufacturing and prototyping environments, a surprising amount of skilled design time