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Industrial

Industrial equipment and machinery manufacturers are living in two worlds these days. They are dramatically embracing digital connectivity with features like sensors and actuators that exchange critical data with other machines and computer networks. At the same time, many of these companies must also service and support a large inventory of existing equipment and machinery with elongated life cycles—products that may have been put into use decades ago. From farm machinery OEMs and industrial truck and tractor makers to manufacturers of oil field machinery and other industrial equipment, companies can advance into the digital era while not abandoning their existing equipment with the help of digital manufacturing.

Industrial
Industrial

What Materials Work Best for Industrial Applications

  • Steel and Stainless Steel

    Steel and Stainless Steel. It’s strong, machinable, and relatively low in cost. Oil and gas fields, for example, often favor stainless steel for its corrosion resistance. Superalloys such as 3D-printed Inconel are an alternative for demanding applications.

  • Aluminum

    Aluminum. Though there is less concern with the component weight of industrial equipment and machinery, aluminum is often a metal of choice because of its excellent machinability and lower overall manufacturing cost.

  • Thermosets and Thermoplastics

    Thermosets and Thermoplastics. Liquid silicone rubber and other elastomers are widely used for applications requiring fuel-resistant parts while high-performance thermoplastics such as PEEK and PEI (Ultem) can serve as stand-ins for metal in some situations.

  • Commodity Plastics.

    Commodity Plastics. As companies retrofit existing equipment with computer electronics to meet connectivity demands, a large range of versatile and affordable thermoplastics can be leveraged.

Commodity Plastics.

Common Applications

We have several capabilities within our services and processes ideal for industrial. A few common applications include:

  • Machine and tool parts
  • Jigs and fixtures
  • Electronic housings
  • Pumps and accessories
  • Oil and gas extraction equipment
  • General industrial machinery
  • Conveyors and conveying equipment
Aerospace-Applications
Aerospace-Applications
Parts for tractors, bulldozers, forklifts, and other heavy construction and individual vehicles and equipment