Solukon is expanding its portfolio of powder removal systems for 3D printing with the introduction of the SFM-AT1500-S. The new system is specially designed for processing beam-melted metal parts weighing over two tons and will be presented live for the first time at Formnext 2024.
Since its foundation in 2015, Solukon has continuously developed solutions for the depowdering of large 3D-printed metal components. With the SFM-AT1000-S in 2020, the company consolidated its position in the large component segment. The new SFM-AT1500-S builds on this experience and offers expanded capacities to meet the increasing requirements in the heavy-duty sector.
The system can accommodate components with dimensions of up to 820 x 820 x 1300 mm and a total weight of 2100 kg. Thanks to innovative drive technology, the system has a particularly compact design, which minimizes the space required in production environments.
“The combination of compactness and maximum functionality is an absolutely unique selling point of our new SFM-AT1500-S,” says Andreas Hartmann, CEO/CTO at Solukon. “The digital features are also essential in the large component segment. Only with intelligent software can complex structures be depowdered without the need for human programming. Continuous tracking is also the only way to achieve true transparency.”
A key technical feature is the targeted vibration excitation of the components in order to efficiently remove the powder without affecting the rest of the system. Solukon has developed an innovative decoupling concept for this purpose. The chamber is made entirely of stainless steel and enables the flexible use of various vibrator and blower connections.
The SFM-AT1500-S is compatible with the SPR-Pathfinder software, which automatically optimizes the movement sequence based on the CAD data. This ensures precise and transparent depowdering of complex structures. The system also supports automatic powder extraction, which makes the cleaning process even more efficient.
Two leading 3D printing manufacturers have already ordered the SFM-AT1500-S, underlining the industry’s confidence in Solukon’s solutions. At Formnext 2024, Solukon will also introduce the SFM-AT350-E, which is designed for medium-sized components.
With the introduction of the SFM-AT1500-S, Solukon is taking a further step towards optimizing post-processing in industrial 3D printing and offering solutions that meet the increasing demands on the size and weight of components.
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