Markforged Resources
Application Spotlights
Application Spotlights

bmi CAD: CNC Lathe Bar Puller
bmi CAD uses Markforged to print feed stock automation tools for a CNC lathe. Each puller is turret mounted and uses friction to move heavy metal feedstock.
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Dixon Valve: Composite Robotic Gripper Jaws
Dixon Valve prints jaws that mount on a robot that transfers fittings between machining centers. They must survive corrosive fluids while subjected to repeated clamping forces.
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Humanetics: Thermoset Mold
Humanetics uses a Markforged X7 to print molds for thermoset plastics. Each mold must withstand significant clamping force while heated to 220 F.
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Stanley Black & Decker: Wheel Shaft
This wheel shaft holds adjustable guide wheels onto a railroad frog grinder. Each part is loaded with the full weight of the grinder and subject to shock loads.
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Hugard Inc: CNC Path Catcher
Hugard Inc. makes precision turned parts. In order to maximize production efficiency, they designed custom part catchers that collect parts as they are parted off of the lathe.
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Dixon Valve: Metal ID Gripper Jaws
Dixon Valve printed specialized grippers jaws on the Metal X. These jaws, designed to hold fittings by their inside threads, needed to be hard enough to withstand the abrasion of threads while conforming to the unique shape of the fixture.
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Stanley Black & Decker: Actuator Housing
Stanley Black & Decker tested three identical parts printed on the Metal X. These parts proved durable through tens of thousands of cycles and strong enough to handle significant compressive load while also being 53% lighter.