Additive Manufacturing

NOV 2017

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING is the magazine devoted to industrial applications of 3D printing and digital layering technology. We cover the promise and the challenges of this technology for making functional tooling and end-use production parts.

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SUPPLIER SHOWCASE 16 NOVEMBER 2017 Additive Manufacturing CGTech's Vericut software is the standard for CNC simulation, verification, opti- mization, analysis and additive manufacturing. CGTech also offers programming and simulation software for composites automated fiber-placement, tape-laying and drilling/fastening CNC machines. Vericut software is used by companies of different sizes in all industries. Established in 1988, and headquartered in Irvine, California, CGTech has offices worldwide. For more information, visit the CGTech website at cgtech.com, call (949) 753-1050 or email info@cgtech.com. P R O D U C T S / S E R V I C E S CGTech 9000 Research Dr. Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A. Phone: 949-753-1050 Fax: 949-753-1053 cgtech.com Vericut's Additive module provides CNC machine simulation for accurate laser cladding and material deposition. Vericut reads the laser parameters and controls laser wattage, flow of carrier gas and metallic powder specific to each job/material type. Vericut detects collisions between the machine and additive part with its collision checking extended to cover additive parts as they are being built, and expensive hybrid machine laser equipment. This provides the ability to gauge potential problems beforehand. With droplet technology, Vericut's additive model is much more than just "deposited material." Each bead contains valuable history information about how it got there. This saves time investigating errors, voids or misplaced material, since the source of the problem is revealed with just one click. The Additive module offers simulation of material deposition that is easily distinguished from cut stock. Therefore, having the ability to clearly see where each bead of material is placed in a step-by-step process is essential for successful AM.

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