Oct 15, 2018 | By Thomas
3D Systems today unveiled its new 3D printing solution for investment casting professionals, the ProJet MJP 2500 IC. Ideal for customized metal components, bridge manufacturing and low volume production, the ProJet MJP 2500 IC produces RealWax patterns in a fraction of the time and cost compared to traditional pattern production.
The ProJet MJP 2500 IC digital foundry solution is designed to transform a centuries-old manufacturing process. It enables a digital workflow with direct wax pattern printing, increasing productivity and enabling fast time-to-part for premium service delivery to customers. In a cost comparison analysis conducted by Mueller Additive Manufacturing Solutions, a pattern tool for a mechanical cam cost $6,050 while the 3D printed equivalent pattern cost less than $25.
The new 3D printer is an ideal solution for the production of metal cast components. With digital design, you can produce wax patterns for parts that take advantage of topology optimization, lightweighting, and part consolidation. Design files are prepared for 3D printing and managed with 3D Sprint software. The patterns are then produced in VisiJet M2 ICast, 100% wax material which delivers the same melt and burn-out characteristics of standard casting waxes. This RealWax 3D printing material drops seamlessly into existing wax casting processes.
“The wax patterns produced on the ProJet MJP 2500 IC are incredible. We are able to produce parts that were previously not able to be produced using traditional wax injection molding," said Al Hinchey, 3D print manager, Invest Cast, Inc.. "Additionally, the part quality, surface finish and accuracy have allowed us to move more of our production to this product. Finally, the complexity of parts that we can now produce has enabled new functionality that we can offer our customers.”
In addition, 3D Systems’ MultiJet Printing (MJP) technology enables smooth surface finishes, sharp edges and fine details with high fidelity and repeatability to hold tight tolerances.
Features:
- MultiJet Printing technology
- Net build volume (xyz): 11.6 x 8.3 x 5.6 in (295 x 211 x 142 mm)
- 100% wax VisiJet M2 ICast material
- Volumetric print speed up to 12.5 in3/hour (205 cm3/hour)
- Short cycle times capability
- Maximized full print volume for long, unattended builds
According to Mueller Additive Manufacturing Solutions, the global investment casting market is valued at nearly $14 billion which includes parts for the aircraft and automotive industries. "The ProJet MJP 2500 IC not only eliminates the need for injection-molded tools, it could potentially increase the casted part functionality while reducing part weight, both critical factors for improving part efficiency,” said Mike Stanicek, vice president, product management, plastics, 3D Systems. “This also means that service foundries can now charge a premium for parts produced in days instead of weeks.”
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