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SmarTech Publishing has just published its new report into “The Production Manager’s Complete Guide to: Implementing Leading 3D Printing Technologies”.
The integration of 3D printing (3DP) into established production workflows can be challenging. There are dozens of elements to factor, even before deciding on the most appropriate 3DP technology and materials to adopt for a particular circumstance.
The report is an assessment of the key factors that need to be considered when implementing 3DP.
Included in the report are in-depth analyses of the practical considerations related to photopolymer based processes (stereolithography, digital light processing stereolithography and material jetting), thermopolymer based processes (stereolithography, digital light processing stereolithography and material jetting), thermopolymer based processes (fused deposition modeling and selective laser sintering), a binder based process for both mineral and plastic powders (binder jetting) and the most common metal AM process, known generally as powder bed fusion (PBF) and directed energy deposition (DED)
This report also provides guidance on how 3DP usage practices vary from material to material and how materials are best selected and matched with the tasks at hand. The aspect of the report includes broad coverage of 3DP materials including photopolymers, thermopolymers, steels, other major metals and precious metals, as well as peaks at the exotic materials, such as ceramics, that are just beginning to be 3D printed
The implementation of 3D printing involves integrating new and more efficient practices to reduce time to market, streamline product development and optimize production. The level of understanding that production managers bring to this process can determine the success or failure of a 3D printing deployment strategy.