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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
When to Use a Loose Pattern Instead of a Match Plate Not every casting job needs a match plate. For some projects,
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,
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3D Printed Masking Fixtures for Painting, Coating, and Finishing Painting, coating, bonding, plating, and finishing operations often depend on repeatability. If operators
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3D Printed Inspection Gauges and Check Fixtures for Manufacturing Inspection does not always require a complex metrology system. In many manufacturing environments,
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How Our Industrial 3D Printing Process Works A good industrial 3D printing project starts before the first layer is printed. The most
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Choosing the Right Process: 3D Printing, DMLS, Machining, or Casting Choosing the right manufacturing process is just as important as choosing the