Is additive manufacturing a complement to the computer numerical control (CNC) machining used for “subtractive” manufacturing, or is it a competitor? Answer: It is both, as a cutting tool from Guhring demonstrates. The tool is an end mill for precise metal cutting. Tools such as this that are used for machining are typically also made through machining. But metal 3D printing was used to make this tool because contoured internal channels could be built into the tool for more effective delivery of coolant, making machining better. In this episode of The Cool Parts Show, we explore the overlap between additive manufacturing and machining, and we visit a shop to test the tool!
This episode and all of Season 3 brought to you by Carpenter Additive. https://www.carpenteradditive.com/
LEARN MORE ABOUT:
– Cutting tool maker Guhring: https://www.guhring.com/
– 3D printed tools; examples from the biggest machining trade show: https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/blog/post/am-is-advancing-into-tools-for-machining-examples-from-emo
– The Markforged Metal X system used to make the Guhring tool: https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/articles/markforged-metal-printer-sintering-can-wait
– Metal 3D printing in a machine shop: https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/blog/post/drone-engine-maker-illustrates-how-additive-manufacturing-well-suited-to-oems
– Dan’s Custom Machining: https://www.mmsonline.com/blog/post/5-hard-lessons-from-a-28-year-old-startup-machine-shop-owner
– Video conversation with Dan: https://www.mmsonline.com/blog/post/video-starting-your-own-machine-shop-the-rewards-and-challenges
– Edge Factor, which supplied some of our machining footage (thanks Matt and Jeremy): https://edgefactor.com/
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