Japanese manufacturer Roland DG is expanding its portfolio with two new binder jetting 3D printers for ceramic applications. The PB-600 and PB-400 models enable the production of highly complex ceramic objects that could not be realized using conventional methods such as manual machining or milling.
The PB series is based on binder jetting technology, in which a liquid binder is applied to a layer of Brightorb ceramic powder via a print head. This creates precise objects with fine structures and a particularly smooth surface. According to Ryugo Nimura, President of the Global Sales and Marketing Division at Roland DG, this technology is suitable for applications such as artistic decoration, ceramic wall coverings, art replicas as well as handicraft objects and ceramic goods.
The Brightorb powder used has a particularly fine grain size and minimizes shrinkage of the material to less than 1% during the firing process. This allows precise and dimensionally accurate components to be produced. The PB-600 offers a maximum print size of 595 × 600 × 250 mm, while the more compact PB-400 has an installation space of 390 × 290 × 200 mm. Several smaller objects can be arranged simultaneously in the print area to increase productivity.
The scope of delivery includes specialized slicing software that prepares 3D data from CAD or CG programs for printing. The printers are equipped with an integrated touchscreen, which can be used to intuitively control all functions. First-time users should also be able to use the devices without extensive prior knowledge.
Roland DG, known for digital manufacturing solutions, sees the PB series as an opportunity to open up new markets in the fields of interior design, arts and crafts, architecture and education.
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