TetraShell hollow-build software

TetraShell hollow-build software produces reduced-density structural stereolithography (SL) parts. To form a support structure, it uses TetraLattice technology, which was developed by the Milwaukee School of Engineering. This technology allows wall thicknesses to be varied and other support parameters to be adjusted, facilitating the manufacture of a variety of hollow parts. These capabilities reduce the mass of products, which generates savings in material costs. In addition to creating investment casting patterns, the software can also be used to make reduced-density metal-clad composite structures and large, lightweight, thick-sectioned parts. TetraShell is supported by Materialise’s Magics software and can easily be used on all current SL equipment.