3D Techniques has introduced plans for a number of additive manufacturing (AM) product launches at this 12 months’s Formnext.
The 3D printing firm says it can introduce new {hardware} and supplies aimed toward ‘number of utility wants’ throughout each metals and polymers.
The primary is Accura AMX Excessive Temp 300C, an unfilled stereolithography resin with a warmth deflection temperature (HDT) of 300°C, which 3D Techniques says is almost double that of presently obtainable unfilled supplies. Deliberate for availability in This autumn 2023, the fabric doesn’t require a thermal post-cure course of, which means general manufacturing time is diminished, and is claimed to be suited to high-temperature element testing and normal use components for purposes together with HVAC, shopper home equipment, motor enclosures, and stators.
Formnext will even mark the official launch of the SLS 300, previously the Wematter Gravity, following 3D Techniques’ acquisition of Swedish SLS 3D printing agency Wematter earlier this 12 months. Pitched as a extra accessible path to SLS for smaller workspaces, the SLS 300 is described as a closed-loop system, which advantages from an streamlined ecosystem together with patented powder supply cylinders, and a brand new automated Powder Recycling System, additionally launching at Formnext, which recycles unused materials and blend it with contemporary materials. The SLS 300 is on the market to order now, whereas the PRS is deliberate for the primary half of 2024.
In metals, 3D Techniques will debut the most recent configuration for its DMP Flex 350 platform, the compact DMP Flex 350 Triple. This three-laser system adopts 3D Techniques’ vacuum chamber design and extends its Detachable Print Module (RPM) idea by supporting two swappable RPM modules with completely different construct volumes of 350mm x 350mm x 350mm, and 275mm x 275mm x 420mm. The DMP Flex 350 Triple laser is claimed to supply optimum multi-laser load balancing and seamless floor high quality scan methods, and can be capable of course of a eight supplies together with aluminium alloys, nickel-based alloys and 316L stainless-steel.
A brand new Niobium-alloy refractory materials, C-103, will even be proven for rocket, hypersonic, and jet propulsion purposes. C-103 is immune to decomposition by warmth, strain, or chemical assault and has a excessive service temperature between 1200°C and 1400°C, and glorious resistance to high-frequency vibrations. 3D Techniques’ DMP vacuum expertise is uniquely fitted to processing C-103 by guaranteeing a really low-oxygen atmosphere which helps protect the fabric’s properties for the reason that materials properties are very delicate to O2 publicity. 3D Techniques is presently providing utility growth companies on C-103 and GRX-810 tremendous alloy, which was lately efficiently verified by NASA, by way of its Skilled Companies delivered by the Utility Innovation Group (AIG).
Lastly, 3D Techniques has additionally revealed it can preview a brand new projector-based polymer 3D printing platform, the PSLA 270. This 3D printer is designed for the fast manufacturing of bigger end-use components for industrial and healthcare purposes.
Marty Johnson, vice chairman, product & technical fellow, 3D Techniques, stated: “The most recent additions we’re introducing at Formnext are increasing the capabilities of our plastic and steel resolution portfolios to allow producers to supply high-quality components extra effectively. It has been a privilege to see our AIG specialists work intently with our aerospace and defence prospects on essentially the most difficult purposes in troublesome supplies for excessive environments. I’m additionally energised by the potential of the brand new projector-based platform we intend to launch within the coming 12 months. I imagine the capabilities of this expertise built-in with our high-performance Determine 4 supplies portfolio and 3D Dash will improve the position additive manufacturing performs within the manufacturing of huge components and assist industry-leading producers remodel their workflows for aggressive benefit.”
