Digital Manufacturing

Compare the number:  Cost Time 3D printed part $10-50 0.5–2 days Machined part $300-1000+ 5–10 days Approximate savings 96% 85% The Challenge Fabrication costs for end use parts can be astronomically high, driving up costs on small run products and preventing some from getting to market. The Solution Fiber reinforced 3D printed end-use parts with…

Compare the number: Cost Time 3D printed part $10–40 1-2 days Machined part $300–500 7-14 days Approximate savings 94% 86% The Challenge Custom automation processes, while incredibly useful if implemented properly, often require difficult-to-fabricate custom parts. The Solution 3D printers afford design complexity for you to design unique tools, while providing the low costs required…

PLASTICS 3D PRINTING – EMBRACE RAPID MANUFACTURING One of the rewards of the 3D printing revolution is the ability to begin production without the delay and expense of tooling, and to produce customized, geometrically complex products free from traditional manufacturing constraints. Now you can realize revenue without time-consuming inventory management. With in-house, on-demand production, inventory…

Patterns and Tooling While stereolithography is most often associated with prototyping, patterns and tooling account for a substantially higher percentage of overall SL material usage. UnionTech SL equipment is available in a range of sizes that can accommodate most master pattern needs. Photopolymers from multiple suppliers are well established for master pattern use and can…

Welding Fixture Compare the number: Cost Time 3D printed part $20-60 0.5–2 days Machined part $400-1000 5–10 days Approximate savings 94% 85% The Challenge Welding fixtures are assembled from inaccurate modular fixturing or expensively machined, forcing you to choose between quality or cost. The Solution Markforged 3D printed welding fixtures are heat-resistant enough to operate…