Making 3D printing of machine parts more efficient (IMAGE)
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North Carolina State University researchers have demonstrated a technique that allows people who manufacture metal machine parts with 3D printing technologies to conduct automated quality control of manufactured parts during the finishing process. The technique allows users to identify potential flaws without having to remove the parts from the manufacturing equipment, making production time more efficient. This image shows a 3D-printed part mounted in the computer numerical control machine after finishing work; the touch probe is preparing to take automated measurements.
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Brandon McConnell, NC State University
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