Part Production at Rapids
Had to print 100 of these end-use parts in less than a week. Had 4 of our Markforged printers running 24/7. Our other 2 printers were also running other jobs. Low volume production additive manufacturing is here.
Printed Parts
Latest end-use parts from our 3D printers. A set of pulleys made from our composite Nylon/Chopped Carbon Fiber material. Strong on its own but can also be reinforced with continuous fibers to make a part as strong as Aluminum.
Unique 3D Printing Project
Happy to have been able to print these Awards going to Navy Pilots. We painted the fins and the customer applied the decals and provided the etched glass.
End Use Parts 3D Printed with Inserts
A recent customer had a need for threaded inserts in the parts we printed for them. The process we used is called “heat staking” where the insert is heated and pressed into the holes. It really worked well and the customer was happy with them.
Economics of 3D Printing
White Paper: The Economics of 3D Printing 3D printing is advancing into the realm of production, both in terms of work-holding to assist in machining operations and custom end-use parts. While the value of a printer may not seem apparent at first, executing the calculations will tell a different story. In production and manufacturing, productivity…
Details3D Printing vs CNC Machining: The Great Prototyping Debate
3D Printing vs CNC Machining: The Great Prototyping Debate It’s the first, most influential decision any designer will make. It’s a call predicated on many variables, namely, which process works best for your project. It’s also the Number 1 debate in prototyping: 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing vs. CNC Machining. Each technology has its advocates.…
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Share the Holiday Magic with Custom Puzzles
Share the Holiday Magic with Custom Puzzles We all love to live the dream. And few announcements bring a joyful moment to rich, colorful life than custom photo puzzles. From proposals to pregnancy reveals to engagement announcements to kids’ birthdays to family vacations, personalized photo puzzles are unique gifts that are a fun, sentimental way…
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Live Webinar: 3D Printing Composites with Continuous Fibers
Continuous fiber 3D printing is a unique technology from Markforged that allows you to reinforce parts with embedded materials such as carbon fiber, fiberglass or Kevlar. Register for this webinar to learn about the four fiber options available and how their properties can be best leveraged to improve part performance for factory floor applications and…
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Strategies for Metal 3D Printing
LIVE WEBINAR Strategies and Tips to Get the Most Out of Metal 3D Printing Wednesday, November 7, 2018 11 – 11:45am EDT | 3 – 3:45pm UTC With metal 3D printing gaining rapid momentum as an innovative manufacturing process, it’s important to understand how to identify best fit applications and techniques to produce optimal and…
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Latest Wall Graphics Project
Timeline of Crystal Group put into their new facility. Printed on brushed stainless alupanel with standoffs. At least 120 total pieces, all printed and installed by Rapids.