Fabrication of large aerostructures using composite materials typically requires a mold made with a metallic material with a low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) so as to minimize distortion of ...

CEDAR RAPIDS — Cavities are an issue at Roger Klouda’s business. He’s not a dentist. “We never know from one day to the next what we’re going to be doing,” Klouda said. “It’s a challenging business.” ...

Machined tooling contributes to the majority of production costs for many small-run jobs. 3D printing can reduce the cost of plastic cores, molds, and tooling, but there are several considerations to ...