If you have ever spent an afternoon trying to source a tiny metal part that has a complex cross-section, several blind holes, and a tolerance that makes machinists hesitate, you know the struggle is real. The components that keep industrial systems o...
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If you have ever examined the internal architecture of a modern high-performance smartphone, a premium wearable device, or advanced audio equipment, you have likely been impressed by the density of integration within such a confined volume. Benea...
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If you have spent any time around manufacturing floors lately, you have probably noticed that the line between prototyping and full scale production is getting blurrier by the day. Additive manufacturing used to be the cool kid on the block for mak...
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If you are working with titanium alloys in the world of 3D printing, you have probably heard the same thing repeatedly: the real advancements occur when you combine intelligent design with the appropriate powder characteristics. It is one thing to ...
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If you are into additive manufacturing or metal injection molding, you probably know that TC4 titanium is kind of a big deal. It is used in aerospace parts, medical devices, automotive components, and even high end consumer electronics. The problem...
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If you are working with titanium alloys, especially in the world of additive manufacturing, you have probably noticed that standards are not the same everywhere. Different countries have their own specifications. Different industries have their own...
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When you think about extreme environments, your mind might go to high heat. Engine bays, rocket nozzles, things like that. But the other end of the temperature spectrum is just as demanding. Cryogenic environments, where temperatures drop to minus ...
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If you are working with 3D printing of metals, specifically powder bed fusion, you have probably run into the term ASTM F2924. It is one of those specifications that gets mentioned a lot but is not always fully understood. Today, we are going to br...
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If you follow the world of high performance cars or motorsports, you know that every single part matters. Engineers spend countless hours shaving off grams, chasing more power, and trying to make things last longer under brutal conditions. In that ...
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If you have ever looked into what goes into making a replacement hip, a sturdy bone screw, or a spinal implant, you have probably run into the term Ti64. This titanium alloy is everywhere in the medical world. But there is a reason for that. It is ...
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The discussion about quality of 3D printed or metal injection molded titanium parts centers on printer settings, laser settings, or the sintering cycle. However, there is a more fundamental factor that determines everything else: the powder particl...
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Today, let's shed some light on a behind-the-scenes hero in additive manufacturing (AM) – the particle size distribution (PSD) of titanium powder. It may seem like a minor characteristic, but the PSD of titanium powder can determine success o...
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