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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.
3D Printed Match Plates for Sand Casting: Faster Tooling, Better Repeatability A match plate is one of the most efficient tools in
From CAD Model to Cast Part: How Digital Patternmaking Speeds Foundry Work Modern foundry work often starts with a CAD model. The
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
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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
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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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3D Printing and Wire Management in Product Development Wire management is one of the most overlooked parts of product design. A device
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How 3D Printing Has Changed Enclosure Design Product enclosures are often treated as simple housings. In reality, the enclosure is usually one
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Case Study: From Concept Renderings to a Functional Room Device Prototype One customer came to us with a medical device concept intended
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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,