PLA (Polylactic acid) plastic is a common filament used in 3D printers that is strong and somewhat brittle. However, it is not always as strong or as stiff as needed for certain parts. This is where annealing comes in. Annealing is a heat treatment process that was originally developed...
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Short-Run Manufacturing with 3D Printing
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October 6th is Manufacturing Day, a celebration of modern manufacturing in an effort to educate members of the community on all forms of manufacturing. One such form, short-run manufacturing using desktop 3D printers, is lesser known and generally takes a back seat to other methods of manufacturing. Traditionally, manufacturing...