The die and mold industry faces several challenges, particularly in the areas of complexity, materials, costs, lead times and maintenance. Traditional mold making requires high precision for complicated parts, especially with internal cooling channels, which can be costly and difficult to machine. The commonly used materials, such as special tool steels, are expensive, difficult to machine and require significant investment in tools and labor. Furthermore, conventional manufacturing processes can involve long lead times, making project planning more difficult and potentially impacting production deadlines and revenues.
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Naval Postgraduate School - Metal 3D Printing solutions to overcome shortfalls in defense logistics
In the context of today's military, the need for reliable and efficient manufacturing solutions has never been greater. Traditional supply chains often cannot meet the needs of the forces, especially in conflict areas. The problem was addressed with the Meltio system from Snowbird, SAMM Tech, which integrates the Meltio print head with a FANUC-controlled CNC system in a portable shipping container. This hybrid 3D printer was part of the experimentation area of the Rim of the Pacific 2024 exercise, where the engineering team that had it on board was soon called upon to solve a real technical incident.
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