3D printing
AIM3D shows Voxelfill
Layer-based 3D build-up processes for polymers often exhibit inhomogeneous strength values. With the voxel fill process, AIM3D is taking a new approach that overcomes inhomogeneous strengths and scores points with defined selective densities in the component.
At Formnext and K, AIM3D will be presenting the new Voxelfill process for sustainably improving the strength values of a layer-based 3D component as well as the market launch of the ExAM 510 system, which now complements the ExAM 255 with a larger installation space for higher volumes.
With the voxel fill approach, components are no longer built up exclusively layer by layer, but are filled across layers by using so-called voxels as volume areas. To do this, the component contour is first generated as a basic structure. Inside the component, a grid pattern is created that defines the boundaries of the volume elements to be filled. This structure of the voxels to be filled resembles the honeycombs in a beehive. The voxel fill strategy now consists of two process stages: Generation of a grid structure and filling phase of the voxels.
Formnext 2022 also marks the sales launch of the new ExAM-510 granulate printer. This is a multi-material printer that can print up to three materials in parallel. The extended build area of 510 x 510 x 400 mm³ opens up a wide range of applications. The build area can be heated up to 200 ºC in order to reduce stresses in the component and process high-performance materials. The increased build-up speed is up to 250 cm³/h.
Formnext: Hall 12.1, Stand E81
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