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What Will it Take for Metal Additive to Replace Machining?

Metal additive manufacturing is the go-to technology for many applications. Will subtractive manufacturing disappear?

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Metal additive manufacturing has come a long way. From a classroom curiosity, it’s evolved into a go to part making method for many advanced industries like aerospace and healthcare. Traditional constraints like material availability, speed, resolution, as well as cost have been largely addressed in many applications. It’s viable and cost-effective, but what will it take to move this technology into the forefront, ahead of traditional subtractive technologies like CNC machining? 

Jim Anderton discusses the issues with Dr. Ankit Saharan, Senior Manager for Metals Technology at EOS.

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James Anderton

Jim Anderton is the Director of Content for ENGINEERING.com. Mr. Anderton was formerly editor of Canadian Metalworking Magazine and has contributed to a wide range of print and on-line publications, including Design Engineering, Canadian Plastics, Service Station and Garage Management, Autovision, and the National Post. He also brings prior industry experience in quality and part design for a Tier One automotive supplier.