Thermwood recently collaborated with General Atomics to produce a CNC trim tool with a significant cost savings of around $50,000 when compared to traditional methods. Using a Thermwood LSAM 10’x20′, the tool was printed from ABS (20% Carbon Fiber Filled) in 16 hours. Total machining time was 32 hours. Total lead time for the part decreased from 6-8 weeks to less than 2 weeks by utilising the powerful LSAM system. Michael Tyrrell Author Michael Tyrrell Digital Coordinator Tags Thermwood Corporation Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Share This Article Tweet Share Share Share Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter Related Articles New vertical 3D printing approach makes much taller parts Find out laser cutting applications in battery manufacturing Haas EC-400 horizontal machining centre overviewed Most recent Articles Shorter cycle times with three cutting edges Rapid response from XYZ helps Shield Marquees meet COVID demand Introducing EDM hole drilling: the non-contact drilling process Share This Article Tweet Share Share Share Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter
