Vertex Manufacturing, a Cincinnati-based advanced manufacturer and full-service machine shop, has expanded its ability to produce high-value 3D metal parts with the acquisition of an intelligent additive manufacturing system from Velo3D.
Vertex was founded by AM pioneers Greg Morris, Steve Rengers and Tim Warden, previously of Morris Technologies Inc. (MTI), which is best known for its work with GE Aviation’s 3-D printed LEAP Engine fuel nozzle. The company will take delivery of its first full-stack Velo3d Sapphire solution later in 2021, which will be set up to print metal parts in Inconel 718 (PDF), a nickel-based superalloy known for its superb tensile strength when subjected to extreme pressure and heat. It will be installed alongside other advanced manufacturing systems such as a Makino a61nx CNC machining center. Vertex said it plans to add additional Velo3D solutions in the future based on feedback from existing customers who value the quality, efficiency and productivity benefits.
For more information on Vertex, visit https://www.vertexmfg.com.
For more information on Velo3D, visit www.velo3d.com.
Related Glossary Terms
- 3-D
3-D
Way of displaying real-world objects in a natural way by showing depth, height and width. This system uses the X, Y and Z axes.
- computer numerical control ( CNC)
computer numerical control ( CNC)
Microprocessor-based controller dedicated to a machine tool that permits the creation or modification of parts. Programmed numerical control activates the machine’s servos and spindle drives and controls the various machining operations. See DNC, direct numerical control; NC, numerical control.
- machining center
machining center
CNC machine tool capable of drilling, reaming, tapping, milling and boring. Normally comes with an automatic toolchanger. See automatic toolchanger.
- tensile strength
tensile strength
In tensile testing, the ratio of maximum load to original cross-sectional area. Also called ultimate strength. Compare with yield strength.
