Connecting the Dots
3D Printing Tolerances & Fits
Like any manufacturing process, in 3D printing it is important to understand the tolerances of the process so that you can properly design parts to fit together and function.
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Composites might just change the world
Composites are a new class of 3D printing materials where polymers are mixed with reinforcing fibers. Typically, these materials consist of a robust polymer base (like Nylon, PETG or ABS), which are then...
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FFF: Nozzle Sizes Demystified
Nozzles can be a confusing topic in 3D printing, mainly because it feels intuitive that a smaller nozzle sizes would provide for a better finish. This is simply not true. When thinking about nozzle size there are really 2 things to consider...
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Aug 24, 2018
You like HP MJF parts? Then you will LOVE Sintratec SLS parts!
If you have been watching the 3D printing industry at all over the last year, you could not miss the appearance of HP in the 3D printing market. Frankly, the quality and surface finish on these parts is...
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Aug 24, 2018
Optimize for STRENGTH with Simplify3D & innovatiQ 3D Printers
There are many characteristics to consider when optimizing for strength. Obviously, this is highly dependent upon the material properties of your filament. It is also highly dependent on...
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Aug 22, 2018
Optimize for SPEED with Simplify3D & innovatiQ 3D Printers
To optimize for Speed on an innovatiQ printer, you need to consider the layer size (similar to optimizing for surface finish...only opposite). In this case...
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3D Scan to CAD - Workflow Explained
Many of our customers who purchase 3D Scanners are interested in generating STEP data to import into their CAD system of choice (Solidworks, Creo, ProE, Inventor, etc). Often, these customers...
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Aug 20, 2018
Optimize for SURFACE FINISH with Simplify3D & innovatiQ 3D Printers
We can optimize surface finish on any German RepRap 3D Printer with Simplify3D (our slicer software). Surface finish is a function of layer size and nozzle size. The small both are....
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Aug 20, 2018
Desktop SLS for FabLabs, Makerspaces & Innovation Studios
SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) 3D Printers have been available for years, but typically command huge price tags in the $100k-250k range. With that introduction of Desktop SLS 3D printing...
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Does a Heated Chamber really matter?
The reason a heated chamber is important comes down to the material properties of engineering-grade plastics (think back to materials science class).
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Industrial vs. Consumer 3D Printers
Sure, "Industrial Quality" sounds like something you want...but what does it mean? If you have spoken with us about 3D printing, you most certainly have heard us mention "Industrial Quality"...
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Desktop SLS - Can a kit really deliver?
The Sintratec Kit is designed by professionals, for professional use and delivers all of the power of SLS 3D printing in a small form factor (about the size of a microwave).
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