Fiberglass and Other High-Quality Options for Large-Scale “Soft” Tooling
Although fiberglass is not as commonly used as it once was in the automotive and aerospace industries, we remain an industry leader in both fiberglass
Although fiberglass is not as commonly used as it once was in the automotive and aerospace industries, we remain an industry leader in both fiberglass
By 3D printing the mill fixture using ABS thermoplastic material instead of machining it from aluminum, Baker was able to reduce the tool’s weight by
Not only did this ULTEM® alternative provide significant weight reduction, but it also enabled substantial time savings in production as well. The inserts were printed
The weight of the traditionally manufactured carbon fiber bar with aluminum ends would have required a mechanical lift provision such as hoist rings. By 3D
The newly designed hybrid tool stood up to the tight aerospace tolerances and as an added benefit reduced overall cost and timing.