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PLM is the keeper of every stage in a product's lifetime, from the napkin sketch to the final design, the manufacturing process and bill of material, its quality requirements, where and how
Similar to L-PBF 3D printing, EBM uses a high-powered electron beam rather than a laser to melt the metal powder. It is said to be the preferred method for building
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Where simple stamping dies form or punch out a part with each up and down stroke of the press, a progressive die completes it in bite-sized pieces. It gradually moves the strip of material
Where most milling toolholders rely on a screw, collet, or similar clamping mechanism to grip the tool, shrink-fit uses thermally-induced compression—heat the holder until its bore expands
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Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb discusses worker satisfaction in the manufacturing industry during the skilled labor shortage, introducing the September 2024 issue of Manufacturing Engineering.
See L-PBF. Now replace "metal" with polymer. That's SLS. It has a distinct advantage over most laser-powder-bed processes in that the parts are self-supporting and can be stacked, allowing
The manufacturing industry faces challenges and opportunities in 2025, with new leadership, innovative products, and emerging technologies shaping the future.