3D printing: the future of manufacturing- Part 2

In the previous post the various types of 3D printing techniques have been discussed. If you have not gone through that, read it here. In this post I shall deal with the steps involved in manufacturing a part from the concept state to the finished state.

NC compensation- Part 1

Ever since the introduction of NC technology in 1950's in MIT, NC technology has seen a tremendous growth. The invention of the computer and its association with NC technology has added new features and sophistication enabling it to secure a strong foothold in today's world. The uses of CNC (computer numerical control) technology are enormous and it is fruitless to describe, as the reader might be already aware of them. CNC technology is something that we cannot live without, which might suggest that it is invincible. But nothing comes without flaws and this article is about some of the limitations of one of the most path breaking inventions of mankind.

3D printing: the future of manufacturing- Part 1

3D printing was initially used for Rapid Prototyping (RP) purposes only. However, recent developments and the expiry of many patents have lowered the costs of 3D printing. Besides this the only process where the manufacturing cost is independent of the part complexity. In other words very complex parts can be produces as easily as a very simple one. The combination of these and a number of other factors have led to a widespread use of this techniques to manufacturing of actual part apart from RP. This article is a very humble attempt to acquaint the reader with the basics of this revolutionary manufacturing technique.

How to generate NC code for machining a simple part in Siemens NX- PROJECT 1

Siemens NX is a popular CAD/CAM/CAE software used by professionals all over the globe. It provides an intuitive interface for creating different geometries and machining operations for them. The basic modelling interface is similar to many other CAD software. The steps to be followed for the operation as shown in the video are: