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Plastic 3D Printers I 3D Systems

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Figure 4® delivers ultra-fast additive manufacturing technology with systems that offer the expandable capacity to meet your present and future needs. With access to a range of innovative materials, Figure 4 enables tool-less alternatives to traditional injection molding or urethane casting processes with direct digital production of precision plastic parts, as well as ultra-fast same-day rapid prototyping.

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Prototypes, tools and production parts with the gold standard in 3D printing

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Expand your manufacturing capabilities with production-grade nylon materials to produce tough, functional complex parts with excellent surface finish, resolution, accuracy, repeatability and low total cost of operations. SLS printers print in thermoplastic materials designed to offer you the full range of capabilities and isotropic properties, from rigid to elastomeric, high elongation, high impact strength, and high-temperature resistance.

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Extra-large Format, High-Speed Production Thermoplastic Extrusion 3D Printers

A large-scale, hybrid and modular additive manufacturing solution that offers a combination of pellet extrusion, filament extrusion and spindle subtractive tooling. Ideal for when you need low-cost, large-scale parts, printed at very high speeds, with manufacturing-level accuracy, surface quality and repeatability. Ideal for large-scale patterns, molds, production batch runs and functional prototypes. 

MultiJet Printers (MJP)

Precision plastic, elastomeric, wax and composite parts with MJP 3D printers

MultiJet Printing (MJP) technology produces high fidelity, true-to-CAD parts, with fast print times, easy operation and simple post-processing for high productivity and true simplicity, from file to finished part. The wide range of VisiJet® materials for the ProJet MJP Series enables a broad set of applications for concept modeling, form and fit testing, functional prototyping, fluid flow analysis, rapid tooling, jigs and fixtures, casting patterns and medical applications requiring USP Class VI and/or ISO 10993 certification.

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  • 3D printing with plastics offers many choices for engineering grade materials, elastomers and composites. Do you need flexibility? Strength? Bio-compatibility? More?

  • 3D print with plastics to build almost anything - used for prototyping, manufacturing, anatomical models and more. Select a plastic material and 3D technology to deliver the characteristics you need.

ProJet 6000 HD - 3D Printer

Integrated, Reliable and Proven

The ProJet® 6000 HD from 3D Systems gives you one point of contact to support your applications and daily use of our gold standard technology for additive manufacturing. Customized to our specific 3D print engine, the broad spectrum of Accura® SLA resins generate the consistency and mechanical properties required of each material.

Our SLA printers have high uptime numbers, while 3D Connect™ Service provides a new level of management in 3D production. This secure cloud-based connection to 3D Systems service teams for proactive and preventative support enables better service, improves uptime and delivers production assurance for your system.

Industry-Leading 3D Print Preparation Software

3D Systems' exclusive software for plastic printers to prepare, optimize and print 3D CAD data, 3D Sprint® software delivers all the tools you need to quickly and efficiently go from design to high quality true to CAD printed parts without needing additional third party software.

With 3D Sprint PRO for SLA (optional), facilitate file preparation with native CAD import and advanced mesh repair tools, increase productivity with auto placement, enhance manufacturing efficiency with finely tuned supports, and reduce the need for additional software with embedded Geomagic trusted technology.

Consistently Accurate Parts with the Finest Features

Parts are accurate throughout the entire build platform, print after print, machine after machine. Features are reproducible down to 0.050mm or 0.002 in – depending on geometry, orientation and build mode. 

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  • Benefits

  • Tech Specs

Applications

  • Master patterns for vacuum casting
  • Sacrificial patterns for metal casting
  • Tools, molds and dies
  • Functional prototypes and models
  • High clarity, transparent products and components
  • Complex assemblies
  • Wind tunnel models
  • Under the hood components
  • Rapid production of flow test rigs
  • Mass customization (orthodontic, dental)
  • Custom assembly jigs and fixtures

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Benefits

  • Fast, robust and accurate 3D printing
  • Finest feature detail on parts of any size
  • Smooth surface finish
  • Ease of use – intuitive workflow
  • Multiple printers in one – quick and easy material changeover
  • Single source solution (for printers, materials and software)
  • Low material waste
  • Broad application flexibility

Tech Specs

  • Stereolithography technology (SLA)
  • Max build envelope capacity (W x D x H): 250 x 250 x 250 mm (10 x 10 x 10 in)
  • Highest precision and accuracy
  • Exchangeable Material Delivery Modules (MDMs)
  • Utilizing two laser spot sizes per layer – no compromise between speed or feature detail
  • True line drawing in X and Y to accurately define curves
  • Industry-leading 3D Sprint software for file preparation and production
  • Cloud connectivity for predictive and prompt service with 3D Connect

  • 3D printing with plastics offers many choices for engineering grade materials, elastomers and composites. Do you need flexibility? Strength? Bio-compatibility? More?

  • 3D print with plastics to build almost anything - used for prototyping, manufacturing, anatomical models and more. Select a plastic material and 3D technology to deliver the characteristics you need.

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  • Development of medical equipment.
  • Printing jewelry and even contemporary art.

In printing, we use the KX28M6 cobalt-chromium alloy (Polem's production), originally developed for additive technologies when creating endoprostheses.

Metal 3D printing - current application

Many experts argue that 3D printing as such has not yet fully revealed its potential. For example, Elon Musk plans to use technology in the colonization of Mars to build administrative and residential buildings, equipment and technology right on the spot. And this is quite real, because already now the technology of three-dimensional metal printing is actively used in various industries: The high precision of production and relatively affordable price have made 3D printing very relevant in this industry. nine0021

  • In the jewelry industry: many of the jewelry companies use 3D printing technology to make molds and stencils, as well as directly create jewelry products. For example, printing with titanium allows you to create products that previously seemed impossible.
  • In the automotive and even aerospace industries: BMW, Audi, FCA and other companies have been using 3 D metal printing for years in prototyping and are seriously considering its use in series production. And the Italian company Ge-AvioAero is already printing components for LEAP jet engines on 3D printers. nine0021

    And this is only a small part of what can be created on modern equipment. Almost all metal products that you need can be created using metal 3D printing technology. And if this service is relevant for you, contact SPRINT3D. We will undertake work of any complexity and volume. And most importantly - we will provide first-class results!

    The future is here!

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    SLM or DMLS: what's the difference?

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    Selective laser melting ( SLM ) and direct metal laser sintering ( DMLS ) are two additive manufacturing processes that belong to the family of 3D printing using the powder layer method. The two technologies have much in common: they both use a laser to selectively melt (or melt) metal powder particles, bonding them together and creating a pattern layer by layer. In addition, the materials used in both processes are metals in granular form.

    The differences between SLM and DMLS come down to the basics of the particle bonding process: SLM uses metal powders with a single melting point and completely melts the particles, while in DMLS the powder consists of materials with variable melting points. nine0009


    Specifically:
    SLM produces single metal parts while DMLS produces metal alloy parts.
    Both SLM and DMLS technologies are used in industry to create final engineering products. In this article, we will use the term "metal 3D printing" to summarize the 2 technologies. We will also describe the main mechanisms of the manufacturing process that are necessary for engineers to understand the advantages and disadvantages of these technologies. nine0201 There are other manufacturing processes for producing dense metal parts, such as electron beam melting (EBM) and ultrasonic additive manufacturing (UAM). Their availability and distribution is rather limited, so they will not be presented in this article.

    How 3D printing with metal SLM or DMLS works.

    How does metal 3D printing work? The basic manufacturing process for SLM and DMLS is very similar.

    1. The printing chamber is first filled with an inert gas (such as argon) to minimize the oxidation of the metal powder. It then heats up to the optimum operating temperature. nine0201 2. A layer of powder is spread over the platform, a powerful laser makes passes along a predetermined trajectory in the program, fusing the metal particles together and creating the next layer.
    3. When the sintering process is completed, the platform moves down 1 layer. Next, another thin layer of metal powder is applied. The process is repeated until the entire model is printed.

    When the printing process is completed, the metal powder already has strong bonds in the structure. Unlike the SLS process, parts are attached to the platform via support structures. The support in metal 3D printing is created from the same material as the base part. This condition is necessary to reduce deformations that may occur due to high processing temperatures. nine0201 When the 3D printer's chamber cools down to room temperature, excess powder is removed manually, such as with a brush. The parts are then typically heat treated while they are still attached to the platform. This is done to relieve any residual stresses. They can then be further processed. The removal of the part from the platform occurs by means of sawing.

    The scheme of the 3D printer for metal.

    In SLM and DMLS, almost all process parameters are set by the manufacturer. The layer height used in metal 3D printing varies from 20 to 50 microns and depends on the properties of the metal powder (fluidity, particle size distribution, shape, etc. ). nine0201 The basic size of the print area on metal 3D printers is 200 x 150 x 150 mm, but there are also larger sizes of the working area. Printing accuracy is from 50 - 100 microns. As of 2020, metal 3D printers start at $150,000. For example, our company offers 3D metal printers from BLT.
    metal 3D printers can be used for small batch production, but the 3D printing capabilities of such systems are more like those of mass production on FDM or SLA machines. nine0201 The metal powder in SLM and DMLS is recyclable: typically less than 5% is consumed. After each impression, the unused powder is collected and sieved, and then topped up with fresh material to the level required for the next production.
    Waste in metal printing, are supports (support structures, without which it will not be possible to achieve a successful result). With too much support on the manufactured parts, the cost of the entire production will increase accordingly. nine0201

    Adhesion between coats.


    3D metal printing on BLT 3D printers

    SLM and DMLS metal parts have almost isotropic mechanical and thermal properties. They are hard and have very little internal porosity (less than 0.2% in 3D printed condition and virtually non-existent after processing).
    Metal printed parts have higher strength and hardness and are often more flexible than traditionally made parts. However, such metal becomes “tired” faster. nine0009

    3D model support structure and part orientation on the work platform.

    Support structures are always required when printing with metal, due to the very high processing temperatures. They are usually built using a lattice pattern.

    Supports in metal 3D printing perform 3 functions:

    • They form the basis for creating the first layer of the part.
    • They secure the part to the platform and prevent it from deforming.
    • They act as a heat sink, removing heat from the model. nine0009

    Parts are often oriented at an angle. However, this will increase the amount of support required, the printing time, and ultimately the overall cost.
    Deformation can also be minimized with laser sintering templates. This strategy prevents the accumulation of residual stresses in any particular direction and adds a characteristic surface texture to the part.

    Since the cost of metal printing is very high, software simulations are often used to predict how a part will behave during processing. These topology optimization algorithms are otherwise used not only to increase mechanical performance and create lightweight parts, but also to minimize the need for supports and the likelihood of part distortion. nine0009

    Hollow sections and lightweight structures.


    An example of printing on a BLT 3D printer

    Unlike polymer powder melt processes such as SLS, large hollow sections are not typically used in metal printing as the support would be very difficult to remove, if at all possible.
    For internal channels larger than Ø 8 mm, it is recommended to use diamond or teardrop cross-sections instead of round ones, as they do not require the construction of supports. More detailed recommendations on the design of SLM and DMLS can be found in other articles on this topic. nine0009

    As an alternative to hollow sections, parts can be made with sheath and cores, which in turn are machined using different laser power and pass rates, resulting in different material properties. The use of sheath and cores is very useful when making parts with a large solid section, as it greatly reduces printing time and reduces the chance of warping.

    The use of a lattice structure is a common strategy in metal 3D printing to reduce the weight of a part. Topology optimization algorithms can also help design organic lightweight shapes. nine0009

    Consumables for 3D metal printing.

    SLM and DMLS technologies can produce parts from a wide range of metals and metal alloys, including aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, cobalt, chromium and inconel. These materials meet the needs of most industrial applications, from aerospace to medical applications. Precious metals such as gold, platinum, palladium and silver can also be processed, but their use is of a minor nature and is mainly limited to jewelry making. nine0009

    The cost of metal powder is very high. For example, a kilogram of 316 stainless steel powder costs approximately $350-$450. For this reason, minimizing part volume and the need for supports is key to maintaining optimal manufacturing cost.
    The main advantage of metal 3D printing is its compatibility with high-strength materials such as nickel or cobalt-chromium superalloys, which are very difficult to machine with traditional methods. Significant cost and time savings can be achieved by using metal 3D printing to create a near-clean shape part. Subsequently, such a part can be processed to a very high surface quality. nine0201

    Metal post-processing.

    Various post methods. treatments are used to improve the mechanical properties, accuracy and appearance of metal printed products.
    Mandatory post-processing steps include the removal of loose powder and support structures, while heat treatment (heat annealing) is typically used to relieve residual stresses and improve the mechanical properties of the part.

    CNC machining can be used for critical features (such as holes or threads). Sandblasting, plating, polishing, and micro-machining can improve the surface quality and fatigue strength of a metal printed part. nine0009

    Advantages and disadvantages of metal 3D printing.

    Pros:

    1. Metal 3D printing can be used to make complex custom parts, with geometries that traditional manufacturing methods cannot provide.
    2. Metal 3D printed parts can be optimized to increase their performance with minimal weight.
    3. Metal 3D printed parts have excellent physical properties, metal 3D printers can print a wide range of metals and alloys. Includes difficult-to-machine materials and metal superalloys. nine0009

    Cons:

    1. Manufacturing costs associated with metal 3D printing are high. The cost of consumables is from $ 500 per 1 kg.
    2. The size of the working area in metal 3D printers is limited.

    Conclusions.

    • Metal 3D printing is most suitable for complex, one-piece parts that are difficult or very expensive to manufacture using traditional methods, such as CNC.
    • Reduced need for building supports, greatly reducing the cost of printing with metal. nine0201 • 3D printed metal parts have excellent mechanical properties and can be made from a wide range of engineering materials, including superalloys.

    And that's all we have! We hope the article was useful to you.

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