Metal Articles

Holographic beam shaping to deliver a boost to metallic 3D printing

Cambridge engineers have begun a three-year research programme to help speed up the manufacture of metallic 3D printed parts and products, by using computer-generated holography. . In recent years, the manufacturing industry has witnessed a rise in the use of 3D...

The Army Wants to Use 3D Printing to Make Titanium-Armored Tanks and Vehicles

You could call it a contradiction in terms, or even a paradoxical blending of opposites—the U.S. Army is now designing a lightweight, highly lethal future armored tank that is easy to maneuver while being able to withstand dangerous enemy attacks and offering...

Using Ultrasonic Waves to Analyze Residual Stress in 3D-Printed Metal Parts

Researchers from the Czech Republic and Brazil have come together to highlight ultrasonic testing for stress analysis in ‘ Residual stress analysis of additive manufacturing of metallic parts using ultrasonic waves: State of the art review .’ . Residual stresses (RS)...

3D Printed Damascus Steel

A composite material with metal layers of varying hardness can be produced through clever temperature variation The material has a legendary reputation. Damascus steel is hard yet tough because it consists of layers of different iron alloys. . In ancient times, this...