Technical Blog
Read guidance on DfAM, qualification evidence, inspection planning, alloy selection, and bridge production strategy.
2026-09-08
A procurement manager's 2025 story: how a metal AM vendor comparison, a safety question about 3D printers and cancer, and a $9,000 failed build changed the way Velo3D's SpaceX and Anduril supplier track record was evaluated.
Read article →2026-09-07
Spec Velo3D for complex metal parts that can't be made any other way, but not for simple parts where CNC or molding wins. A quality manager explains Velo3D logo limits, additive manufacturing regulations, carbide end mill cutter price, and injection molding lifter vs slide.
Read article →2026-09-07
An operations veteran explains when a Velo3D Sapphire metal 3D printer is worth the rush, how binder jetting differs, why a Bambu H2D is not a substitute, and the high-feed finishing question to ask before every build.
Read article →2026-09-04
A scenario guide for procurement admins and engineers trying to decide between Velo3D metal 3D printing, an HGTech laser cutting machine, and mixed searches around CO2 laser treatment for the face.
Read article →2026-09-04
Should a small shop buy a Velo3D Sapphire metal 3D printer or work with a qualified service bureau? A metal AM engineer compares cost, qualification, and design readiness.
Read article →2026-09-03
A quality inspector compares engineering-grade vs. quick-turn 3D printing services: what to check before ordering metal parts, why Velo3D's SpaceX and Anduril track record matters, and when a laser cutter is the better call.
Read article →2026-09-03
When does a Velo3D Sapphire 3D printer make sense, and when should you stick with precision CNC machining? A Tulsa, OK shop owner who runs both breaks down the scenarios—including how accurate CNC turning really is and what 'toughest 3D printing material' actually means.
Read article →2026-09-02
A procurement manager's cost analysis of Velo3D vs GE Additive metal AM platforms. Six years of data, one unexpected conclusion about sticker price, support-free design, and defense deadlines.
Read article →2026-09-02
A practical, scenario-based guide to choosing between the Velo3D Sapphire metal 3D printer, an HSG press brake, and the overmolding injection molding process for rush orders. Includes the honest answer to 'can 3D printers print from photos?'
Read article →2026-08-31
A purchasing administrator's honest FAQ about Velo3D, the SpaceX and Anduril supplier label, pipe or burring reamer post-processing, a CO2 laser in Tijuana, and whether a fiber laser is worth it.
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