Save On Lead Time and Production Costs with 3D Printing

Save On Lead Time and Production Costs with 3D Printing

Markforged 3D printing platforms make it simple to print reliable, functional parts for industrial uses when and where they are needed, which unlocks the factory floor’s potential for operational efficiency and agility. Powerful industrial 3D printers make these specialized parts accessible in many high-performance materials while digital software tools make additive processes fast, easy, and flexible. For example, if a customer requests slight modifications to an existing part, you may be waiting on a new tool to start the production run. However, with the power to print high-strength custom parts, your shop floor will increase in productivity and profitability.

Milling Cutter Body

Materials H13 Tool Steel
Lead Time Reduction 66% reduction
Cost Reduction 75% cost savings

Welding Fixtures

Materials Onyx
Lead Time Reduction 6.5 days to 12 hrs (92% decrease)
Cost Reduction $800 to $10 (99% decrease)

CNC Part Catcher

Materials Onyx, CFR-reinforced with Carbon Fiber
Lead Time Reduction 144 hrs to 6 hrs (96% decrease)
Cost Reduction $400 to $25 (94% decrease)

Stanchion Adapter

Materials Onyx, CFR-reinforced with Fiberglass
Lead Time Reduction 3 weeks to 12 hrs (98% decrease)
Cost Reduction $115 – $28 (76% decrease)

Press Brake Punch and Die

3D Printed Press Brake and Punch system
Materials Onyx
Lead Time Reduction 10 days to 1 .5 days (85% decrease)
Cost Reduction $1,400 to $200 (86% decrease)

Composite Gripper Jaws

3D Printed Gripper Soft Jaws
Materials Onyx
Lead Time Reduction 144 hrs to 9 hrs (94% decrease)
Cost Reduction $290 to $9 (97% decrease)

Thermoset Mold

Materials Onyx
Lead Time Reduction 6.5 days to 12 hrs (92% decrease)
Cost Reduction $800 to $10 (99% decrease)

Vise and Soft Jaws

Materials Onyx, CFR-reinforced with Carbon Fiber
Lead Time Reduction 3 weeks to 1 week (67% decrease)
Cost Reduction $6,000 to $1,500 (75% decrease)

Grippers

Materials Onyx, CFR-reinforced with Carbon Fiber
Lead Time Reduction 75% reduction
Cost Reduction 90% reduction in need for metal tooling work

Metal Gripper Jaws

Materials 17-4PH Stainless Steel
Lead Time Reduction 14 days to 1 .25 days (91 % decrease)
Cost Reduction $355 to $7 (98% decrease)

CMM Fixtures

Materials Onyx, CFR-reinforced with Carbon Fiber
Lead Time Reduction 10 days to 3 days (70% decrease)
Cost Reduction $1,590 to $330 (79.2% decrease)

Workholding Gears

Materials Onyx
Lead Time Reduction 90% reduction
Cost Reduction 70% cost savings

Spindle Adapters

Materials Onyx
Lead Time Reduction 90 day lead time reduction
Cost Reduction 86% cost savings

Boost Productivity and Lower Costs

Additive manufacturing is a cost-effective way to overcome logistical hurdles— and get you the part you need in just hours, or days. Printing any part for your manufacturing operation — like custom tooling and fixtures, spares, jigs, guides, ergonomic tools and grips. We have seen significant savings in lead time and part cost by replacing machined metal parts with continuous fiber-reinforced composites. Additive also produces a lot less material waste compared to traditional manufacturing processes, leading to reduced material costs.

3D printing tools and fixtures keeps your specialized machinists focused on revenue-generating jobs. Applications include custom end effector gripping pads for collaborative robots, custom grids for pre-machined parts to reduce changeover times, and unique sub-plate setups for lathes and mills. Bringing a carbon fiber composite 3D printer in-house can reduce lead time on manufacture tooling by at least 65%, which creates a quick return on investment for your organization.