{"id":14932,"date":"2021-04-08T09:13:17","date_gmt":"2021-04-08T14:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gsc3d.wpengine.com\/?p=14932"},"modified":"2026-02-19T18:37:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T00:37:21","slug":"foundry-industry-3d-printing-benefits-valmet-customer-case-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/blog\/foundry-industry-3d-printing-benefits-valmet-customer-case-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Improving Age-Old Manufacturing Processes with Markforged 3D Printing: Valmet Foundry Customer Case Study"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introduction to Valmet (Formerly J&amp;L Fiber)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Who is Valmet? Valmet, North America supports the pulp, paper, and energy industries with 1,334 employees and a network of 18 service, production, and sales units across the US, Canada, and Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A manufacturer and supplier of low-consistency refiner segments (important wear parts&nbsp;used in pulp and paper production), they supply these high-consistency refiner segments for use in thermomechanical pulping and medium density fiberboard (MDF)&nbsp;refining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Partnership with GSC on 3D Printing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-and-GSC-Logos.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-and-GSC-Logos.png 675w, https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-and-GSC-Logos-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-and-GSC-Logos-600x268.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Valmet found something that surprised them. The benefit of introducing a Markforged Industrial 3D printer in-house at their foundry gave them quicker and easier production of their patterns, gates, and risers. They also utilized this new technology to repair equipment, create manufacturing aids, and maintenance items. They revamped age-old foundry processes to be more convenient and more cost-saving than previously thought possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Valmet-Quote-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15813\" style=\"width:352px;height:352px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Valmet-Quote-3.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Valmet-Quote-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Valmet-Quote-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Valmet-Quote-3-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Valmet did the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rethought materials<\/strong> (from wood, to onyx).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Created <\/strong>their own line of accessories and manufacturing aids.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fostered more creativity and thoughtful design<\/strong>. They brought what would have been custom, out-sourced parts in-house and made them more functional and cost effective.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saved themselves from critical down time<\/strong> when the line went down due to part failure. Replacement parts were printed on-the-fly allowing them to stay operating and saved 16 hours of production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here follow those applications that made all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Provided a Quick Save for Line Down-Time: Reverse Engineered Critical Pump Part<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"243\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Gear-for-Resin-Pump-Valmet-Blog-Markforged-243x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Gear-for-Resin-Pump-Valmet-Blog-Markforged-243x300.jpg 243w, https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Gear-for-Resin-Pump-Valmet-Blog-Markforged-600x739.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Gear-for-Resin-Pump-Valmet-Blog-Markforged.jpg 663w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 243px) 100vw, 243px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier this year, a gear within Valmet\u2019s resin pump failed, shutting down the line. If they had ordered a replacement part, it would have been 24 hours to wait to overnight the $72 replacement part, leaving them down for at least 2 shifts. That $72 part would end up costing them thousands of dollars in downtime. By taking a few measurements to quickly reverse engineer the failed part, Valmet was able to design a quick replacement that printed in a few hours. The part worked perfectly, got the line back up and running within the same shift, and is still being used in the pump as of this writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional Process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unfortunate experience that happens to the best of us; unexpected line shut down for over two shifts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>3D Printing Process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Part was reverse engineered and printed in just a few hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part was only needed for 1 day, but the part has been running for over 5 weeks as of this writing with no issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Moments where you would normally outsource the \u2018problem\u2019 become moments where you already have the solution on-hand moving forward. Being able to print parts like these adds versatility and options when a production line or a process is shut down due to part failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Valmet-Quote-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15817\" style=\"width:366px;height:366px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Valmet-Quote-4.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Valmet-Quote-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Valmet-Quote-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Valmet-Quote-4-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Replace Worn Gates &amp; Risers with Onyx Printed Versions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional Process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b\u200bFull day in pattern shop. Additional time\u00a0for mounting, filling holes, adding leather\u00a0fillets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aluminum or red board materials are significantly higher cost and require extensive machining <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>3D Printing Process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prints in 1 day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fraction of material cost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No touch time for creation, more\u00a0durable, resists blasting process, lasts\u00a0longer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The ability to replace gates and risers is what justified bringing Markforged 3D printing in-house.\u200b Valmet saw significant time savings by producing these parts additively and a fraction of the material costs. \u200bAs sets wear out or break, they can print a new one for just-in-time inventory.\u200b Using the Composite Materials, the gates, risers, and heels are as durable as their aluminum \/ red board materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"1003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Industrial-Series-X3.png\" alt=\"Industrial Series X3\" class=\"wp-image-2456\" style=\"width:254px;height:406px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Industrial-Series-X3.png 624w, https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Industrial-Series-X3-600x964.png 600w, https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Industrial-Series-X3-187x300.png 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Markforged Industrial Series X3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Markforged composites have proven to resist the blasting process and last longer; they&#8217;ve retained high strength during the cleaning process.\u200b Valmet ultimately purchased the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/additive-manufacturing\/markforged\/#Industrial\"><strong>X3 Industrial printer<\/strong><\/a> for its larger print volume and higher resolution. With the ability to print at layer resolutions as fine as 50 micron, the Industrial Series printer works exceptionally well for parts requiring incredibly smooth and detailed surface finishes.\u200b It saves time and labor versus the traditional process that required at least a full day in the pattern shop to create aluminum or red board gating, which included the tasks of mounting, filling holes, and adding leather fillets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-11.jpg\" alt=\"Gates and risers in modeling stage\" class=\"wp-image-14965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-11.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-11-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-13-e1615836006864.jpg\" alt=\"Gates and risers 3D printed versions\" class=\"wp-image-14967\" style=\"width:283px;height:377px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-13-e1615836006864.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-13-e1615836006864-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Manufacturing Aid Production: 17 Days to 2 Days for In-House Production of Sprue Former<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional Process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traditional aluminum part cost at $340<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lead time at 2 and a half weeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reliance on outside sources for production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>3D Printing Process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3D printed part cost at $54<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lead time cut to 1 day and ten hours (34 hours)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Production remains in-house, reducing dependence on external supply chains and adding tremendous flexibility <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>3D printing gave Valmet the flexibility to move forward quickly if something breaks and they can innovate and create on the fly. They can pivot if a problem comes up or a design change is required. Bringing part production in-house changed the way Valmet thinks about their process, and allows independence and flexibility they had never thought possible. The fact that the 3D printed part cost was less (1\/5th the traditional part cost) was just icing on the cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-14.jpg\" alt=\"New Round Filter Sprue Former\" class=\"wp-image-14968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-14.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-14-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sprue Former in Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Magnet installed in 3D printed former and placed on sprue pin on equipment.&nbsp;\u200bFirst mold is made, and sprue former is attached to blow head for the rest of the run.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"14969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-15-e1615835981961.jpg\" alt=\"Sprue former in process\" class=\"wp-image-14969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-15-e1615835981961.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-15-e1615835981961-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"14952\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-16-e1615836272436.jpg\" alt=\"Sprue former process photo\" class=\"wp-image-14952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-16-e1615836272436.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-16-e1615836272436-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"14953\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-17.jpg\" alt=\"Sprue former process photo\" class=\"wp-image-14953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-17.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-17-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cOne great thing about the 3D printed former versus the aluminum&nbsp;is the on-the-fly changes that can be made when the cups come in at the wrong size and the fit&nbsp;is too tight or loose. I make a quick change; in less than 2 days. They don\u2019t have&nbsp;to do extra work to be able to use those cups. That&#8217;s 2 days, instead of a week or&nbsp;more for rush aluminum.&#8221;<em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong>\u200b<br><em>&#8211; Bill Rosenow, Design Engineer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"14956\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-20-e1615836240166.jpg\" alt=\"Sprue former process photo\" class=\"wp-image-14956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-20-e1615836240166.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-20-e1615836240166-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"14957\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-21-e1615836227566.jpg\" alt=\"Sprue former process photo\" class=\"wp-image-14957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-21-e1615836227566.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-21-e1615836227566-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"14958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-22-e1615836210455.jpg\" alt=\"Sprue former process photo\" class=\"wp-image-14958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-22-e1615836210455.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-22-e1615836210455-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"14954\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-18.jpg\" alt=\"Sprue former process photo\" class=\"wp-image-14954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-18.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-18-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"14955\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-19.jpg\" alt=\"Sprue former process photo\" class=\"wp-image-14955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-19.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-19-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From $176 Per, to $0.35 Per, for Modeling Line Glue Paste Nozzles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional Process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Metal Nozzles\u200b traditional cost at $176 per\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traditional lead time is at 4 days <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>3D Printing Process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3D printing these nozzles cost only $0.35 per<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New lead time is 7 hours per set<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By leveraging the printer&#8217;s accuracy and the material&#8217;s strength, Valmet was able to produce many accessories for their production process that would typically have to be purchased from the OE manufacturer at very high markups. Being able to produce glue paste nozzles for pennies that previously cost $176 per piece is a great example of having your own manufacturing process in-house in the form of an industrial 3D printer.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-23.jpg\" alt=\"Molding line glue paste nozzles\" class=\"wp-image-14959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-23.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Valmet-Case-Study-Image-23-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"molding\"><strong><a href=\"#molding\">Printing the Master Mold for Urethane Parts &amp; Accessories<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To further save time and money, Valmet 3D printed master molds of commonly used pieces to pour highly robust, cost-effective urethane posts. 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Have a question? We\u2019re always available to talk over the phone, for you to leave a message, or for you to submit a request \u2013 just&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/contact-us\/\"><strong>contact us<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please let us know if you would like to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/additive-manufacturing\/markforged\/\"><strong>Markforged<\/strong><\/a> and\u00a0<strong>get educational info emailed to your inbox<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Talk over the phone with our Application Engineer<\/strong>\u00a0to identify possible applications in your line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get a sample part of yours printed<\/strong>\u00a0to prove material strength and ROI (learn more about\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/blog\/we-want-metal-markforged-metal-x-printers\/\">what makes Metal printing different<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/blog\/stronger-cheaper-better-markforged\"><strong>what makes Composite printing a plug-and-play replacement for tooling<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/additive-manufacturing\/materials\/\"><strong>available materials<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Anything you need, we\u2019re here to help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By revamping age-old foundry processes, Valmet changed their manufacturing processes to be more cost-saving, convenient, and efficient than previously thought possible. 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