Dear Nadra,
If you're travelling to Chicago next week, we invite you to visit the Met-L-Flo at NPE 2009 (June 22-26). Our exhibit will be located in the TC Expo, West Hall Booth 109018. Met-L-Flo facility is also scheuled to be an expo tour site on June 23rd. Carl Dekker dekker@met-l-flo.com |
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Met-L-Flo Podcast |
 Carl Dekker discusses what Met-L-Flo will showcase at NPE 2009 and how Additive Fabrication and Additive Manufacturing Technologies will be used to help improve overall efficiency, repeatable and quality of products that are manufactured locally and globally. Met-L-Flo received Best of Tradeshow Award for NPE 2009. Download Podcast... |
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Industry News: DDM Competition |
 Direct digital manufacturing (rapid manufacturing) has the unique capability of being able to produce virtually any shape of component, no matter how complex. Each year, SME recognizes industry leaders who participate in the 2009 DDM Competition. This years competition winners are:
- Georia Tech
- Met-L-Flo
- Boeing Company Seattle
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Technology Update: Objet Geometries |
 Alaris 30 / Objet
Additive Manuacturing technologies continue to evolve in this exciting industry. Recently Objet introduced the Alaris30 -- a desktop 3D Printer known for delivering a unique combination of high-quality, finely detailed printed models available in a compact office-friendly system. The Alaris 30 has a net build size of 294 x 196 x 150mm with 600 dpi X-axis, 600 dpi Y-axis and 900 dpi Z-axis build resolution. The Alaris 30 supports VeroWhite FullCure830 modeling material and FullCure705 gel-like support material. |
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Case Study: Metallizing and Finishes |
Metallizing is the general name for the technique of coating metal on the surface of non-metallic objects. Vacuum metallizing is often used for decorative purposes or to enhance the aesthetical appearance. Electroplating is often used for aesthetics and also build up thickness on parts that require materials to mimic metal properties. |
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Case Study: Go/No go |
 A Go-NoGo gauge (or go/no go) refers to an inspection tool used to check a workpiece against its allowed tolerances. These gauges determine if this part is either acceptable (the part is within tolerance and may be used) or it is unacceptable (and must be rejected). In general go/no go testing refers to a pass/fail test (or check) principle using two boundary conditions. The test is passed only when both the Go condition is met and the No go condition fails. Photo: An example of a gauge typically used for label placement in a manufacturing line. |
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Of Special Interest: Your Vendors |
 In tough economic times, it's important to pay attention to cost when outsourcing. And while some vendors are quick to make promises and price concessions, remember you get what you pay for. Here are a few questions to ask when working with a new supplier: Does the vendor stock the material from the manufacturer you are accustomed to? Does the vendor have quality control processes in place? Does the vendor have reliable delivery schedules? Developing a long-lasting relationship with your vendor will help guarantee your project remains on target and on budget. |
