Together with its partner Loramendi, voxeljet has developed and implemented a process and system for the automatic large-scale production of inorganic sand cores for light metal casting for the
After years of research and optimization, a joint vision goes live: voxeljet and Loramendi present their flagship project for BMW Group
Nine become one: Advantages of 3D printing
By using 3D printing in the production of water jacket cores, the design of the cylinder head for the BMW B48 engine can be significantly improved. The inorganic process protects the environment and improves working conditions, as only steam is produced during casting. At the same time, the efficiency and consumption of the engine can be optimized due to the complex design of the component. No other technology made it possible to mass-produce such a complex element in a cost-efficient manner. Instead of the previous nine complex individual parts,
The fully automated 3D production line is the standard we want to implement: for four years, we have worked hard on this project with
3D printing for series production
The VX1300-X 3D printer is a 3D printer designed for mass additive manufacturing. A high-performance process unit enables bidirectional recoating and simultaneous printing of the build area. As a result, the VX1300-X achieves extremely short layer times and high output volumes in multi-shift and continuous operation, which makes it ideal for series production. It can be operated either solitary with conventional furanic or automated with inorganic material systems. With a fully automated post-processing cell, the complex sand cores are prepared for metal casting and integrated into the existing casting process. The tool-free construction of the sand cores enables variant changes at unparalleled speed, without any time-consuming tool changes and production downtimes.
Other highlights at GIFA: Innovative propeller design and other 3D printing innovations
We will be presenting further innovations at GIFA, such as a completely new type of boat propeller. For
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