AM-SHAFT
Construction shaft for 3D metal printing in the powder bed up to 500°C
An interesting solution for every machine manufacturer. As a development partner and manufacturer, we supply pre-finished systems tailored to your machines.
Principle
FEM Thermo analysis
Start of 3D printing
Mid 3D printing
3D printing finished
- Maximum insulation to the outside – at 250°C construction temperature < 60°C outside temperature
- Full utilization of the installation space
- Seals in corners, temperature-resistant to 500°C
- Simple manufacturing of the construction shaft
Cost drivers
SLM machines are still very expensive. Installation space is not the only cost driver, but an important one. This is where AM-SHAFT comes in:
- Construction shaft form: the more simple and precise the installation space can be produced, the more cost-effective and reliable it will be for the user
- Sealing the powder bed: optimal sealing prevents not only powder wear, it also reduces the particulate load for the user
- Heat insulation against the machine:best possible heat management improves the energy balance and notably increases accuracy and process stability
- Installation space utilization for a small footprint: every square meter counts. Although round construction platforms offer the best laser beam quality (minimum focus distortion compensation), they do prevent optimum use of the footprint