“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” -Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, French writer and aviator Design and manufacturing are inextricably linked. The brilliance of a design is rendered useless if it lacks feasibility in manufacturing. A skilled designer consistently considers the practical aspects of production. Can I use …
The Advantages of Metal 3D Printing: Why Choose Azoth 3D?
Metal 3D printing is a rapidly growing industry, and for good reason. With the ability to create complex geometries and functional parts with high precision, metal 3D printing is changing the way manufacturers approach production. At Azoth 3D, we specialize in metal 3D printing, and we’re here to share with you the advantages of this innovative technology. Design Freedom One …
Custom Holders
In this project, Azoth’s customer had tooling fixtures that were expiring over time and did not have a blueprint to make them or supplier to replace them. Azoth took a quick 3D scan of the component, modified the part to eliminate the failure mode, and printed the component. The replacement part was delivered in 2 days and is now available …
Create A Digital Inventory
Utilize Azoth’s TOMO business model to create your digital inventory instead of physically stocking spare parts and components that may or may not be used. Azoth can evaluate your inventory to determine which parts can be printed on-demand, in turn drastically decreasing the cost of carrying an inventory. Have an Azoth linked printer onsite or next day delivery from Azoth’s …
Spare Parts On Demand
There are many parts in a manufacturing plant that are not stocked in inventory, but which are needed when damaged. Azoth’s customer broke a pulley on their air spindle gage bench. The traditional supplier had a min order quantity of 20 and a 6 week lead time. Azoth was able to improve the design of the part to prevent breaking …
Utilizing Thread Inserts
Azoth delivers end-use parts ready to go into the machine without the customers needing to post-process. One method to ensure quality threads is to utilize heat-set thread inserts. Azoth can help you design for this and installs them onsite in a reliable and repeatable process. Tapping plastic works when the bolt may only be tightened down one time, but thread …
Advanced Part Making
Need to link external data to your part? Utilizing Rize technology, Azoth can selectively jet additives at each voxel (3D pixel) wherever they are needed to mark the part. Input logos, part numbers or even QR codes on your part. Through QR codes, Azoth can enable your digital business allowing you to quickly access product specs, assembly instructions, or reordering …
Safety Applications
Easily address safety concerns through printing safety solutions quickly. In this safety incident, an employee was injured by the sharp corn circled in red. Azoth sent a sample solution within 24hrs! Within 48 hours the solution was implemented across 25 locations in the facility! Easily address safety concerns through printing safety solutions quickly. In this safety incident, an employee was …
Jig & Fixture Design
Quickly generate ideal work holding solutions! Utilizing your existing CAD model or through scanning your part, Azoth can design jig-sand fixtures ready for 3D printing. This is great for holding the part during a manufacturing process or for creating molds or even for soft jaw applications. Quickly generate ideal work holding solutions! Utilizing your existing CAD model or through scanning …
Custom Gage Covers
Azoth enables manufacturing plants to implement new ideas quickly and efficiently. In this case, manufacturing coolants were getting into expensive dial indicators. Instead of replacing the gage, Azoth design custom covers to protect them from coolants and impact. Azoth enables manufacturing plants to implement new ideas quickly and efficiently. In this case, manufacturing coolants were getting into expensive dial indicators. …