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Additive Manufacturing

 
 
Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, is a process to create, layer by layer, a physical object as a three-dimensional part using a variety of materials that include plastics, metals, ceramics and more. It is widely used in medical, aerospace and for prototyping applications, and continues to expand into many other industries.
 
 

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Metal 3D printing is a high energy process in which it is possible for unmanaged heat and stress to build up and impact part quality, this guide presents a step-by-step methodology for how to apply NoSupports to a hot end section of a larger turbomachinery part.
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