The surface finish capabilities for metal 3D printers have improved drastically over the last few years. However, additional processing may be required in certain applications. So, how do you know which process to use? And, what are you trying to accomplish with the treatment?
There are several reasons why you might need a higher quality surface finish. Some applications include a mating surface that drives a higher finish to ensure a quality seal. Some applications call out a surface finish merely because it was called out historically and never challenged or changed. One of the more interesting reasons revolves around the correlation between surface finish and fatigue life. That is the topic we dove into in our latest 3Din30 live session: Clearing Up the Confusion with AM Surface Finish
In this episode, we spoke with REM CEO Justin Michaud and Augustin Diaz, Lead AM Scientist to try and clear up many of the misconceptions and confusing elements linked with AM surface finish.
Topic highlights include:
- REM’s first experiences with metal AM
- How heat treatment drives changes in surfaces, polishing, and finishing
- When post processing is necessary to successfully complete a print
Be Sure to Join the Next Live 3Din30
Velo3D is excited to continue our 3Din30 series. In addition to chatting with industry experts and leaders, these sessions are the perfect opportunity for attendees to interact live with our guests and ask questions about the metal additive manufacturing world.
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