MULTIAX CNC and REV3RD present hybrid CNC 3D printing systems

MULTIAX CNC and REV3RD have unveiled the development of a complete range of Cartesian 3D printers and a range of CNC machines in hybrid configuration, capable of both 3D printing and milling. The companies presented the solutions at JEC World in Paris.

The focus of the trade fair will be on Multiax’s P-Series CNC machining center, which offers maximum precision and performance thanks to its monolithic cell structure and gantry controlled by twin drives. Visitors can experience a live demonstration of the P-Series printer printing sample parts in resin, demonstrating the precision of material deposition, the regularity of layers and the consistency of the system.

A new feature is REV3RD’s next-generation, high-performance pellet extruder, which is integrated into the P-Series and can extrude up to 25 kg of material per hour, with models capable of processing up to 60 kg/h.

This extrusion capacity allows the additive capabilities to be integrated with several of Multiax’s other CNC machines, including 3-axis CNC routers and large format 5-axis gantry machines, with either low rails or high shoulders and impressive vertical axis strokes.

The main applications of these machines include rapid prototyping, trim tools, holding fixtures, low-temperature master patterns, casting molds and tools for hot pressing, autoclave molds, oven molds, self-heating molds and various components, spare parts and design objects.

All machine models are available in two versions: for printing only (PrintX) and for printing plus milling (HybridX) to meet different production strategies, needs and space constraints of end users. Regardless of the configuration, all Multiax solutions are based on Cartesian structures that achieve higher accuracies and better stability than serial robotic systems, especially during the printing process.

The ability to adjust the tilt of the print head via NC ensures optimal material build angles, while pellet extrusion 3D printing offers a wide range of material options, from soft to high-performance carbon or fiberglass-filled resins.

At the heart of the printing process is the REV3RD-manufactured RD-M25, a high-performance, mid-sized pellet extruder whose water cooling system enables operation in all environmental conditions and ensures a controlled temperature throughout the system.