Innovative technology to manufacture complex shaped integrated metal parts

Profil Titel	Innovative technology to manufacture complex shaped integrated metal parts
Referenz	09 NL 60AH 3F5J
Herkunftsland	Netherlands
Kooperationsart	Angebot
Eintrag/Änderung	2009-11-03 / 2011-09-19
Status	Dieses Profil ist abgelaufen! Falls Sie denoch Interesse haben, kontaktieren Sie uns. (2012-09-01)

Kurzfassung

A Dutch SME is offering a technology which makes it possible to manufacture custom-made low volume small complex metal parts for application in customized high end equipment. The technology is based on a combination of wax 3D printing and lost wax casting.This process is of interest for OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and suppliers which are manufacturing parts by subtractive technologies (eg CNC milling, drilling, spark erosion). The Dutch company is interested in commercial agreements.

Details

The company is working with a process which is a combination of wax 3D printing and lost wax process (investment casting). 3D Printing is a form of additive manufacturing technology where a three dimensional object is created by successive layers of material. 3D Printing (Modeling) of wax takes digital data input from CAD data and creates solid, three-dimensional parts through an additive process depositing molten wax layer-upon- layer via inkjet or extrusion nozzle. The wax 3D prints are used as master model for a ceramic mold.

When the mold is ready the wax is burned out, and e.g. stainless steel, nickel- or chromiumalloy is poured in to the mold to cast a metal part. When the product is cooled down the mold is removed and the product released. The firm is looking for OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and suppliers which are working with subtractive technologies (e.g. CNC milling, drilling, spark erosion) and are searching for ways to reduce production costs by integration and shape-optimalisation of complex parts. The products which can be made are specially interesting for OEM-ers and suppliers which are working with subtractive technologies, like CNC milling, drilling, spark erosion).

Innovative Aspects:
-Absolute freedom of form, double curved and hollow shapes are possible
-Relative low investment;
-Short lead times, depending on the complexity of the part 2-4 weeks;
-Possibility to engineer thin wallthicknesses;
-Various high melting alloys applicable, up to melting temperatures of 2000°C;
-Complexity doesn't influence the part costs.
-Specially suitable for small series, 1 to 50 pieces.