Stratasys has released further details of its new platform currently being developed and designed for short-run metal applications.
First unveiled earlier this year, the additive platform is based on Stratasys’ “Layered Powder Metallurgy” (LPM) technology, designed to make production of metal parts quicker, easier and more cost-effective.
The advanced platform is being developed to combine the value of additive manufacturing with short-run metal parts production.
Developed internally over several years, Stratasys’ platform incorporates the company’s proprietary jetting technology and commonly-used powder metallurgy, starting with offering Aluminium powders.
The LPM solution includes a 3-step, additive manufacturing process combining traditional powder metallurgy with Stratasys’ PolyJet robust ink-jet technology.
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Stratasys’ advanced metals platform combines the power of additive manufacturing with short-run metals parts production.
The process includes printing of boundaries with proprietary thermal ink, powder dispensing and spreading, and compaction of the powder layer to achieve high-density and controllable shrinkage.
Rafie Grinvald, Director of Product Marketing and Management, Stratasys, said: “Our new platform is being designed to transform the current metals additive manufacturing landscape, presenting a viable alternative to typical production methods, and helping customers dramatically reduce the costs of creating reliable, consistent production-grade, metal parts for short-run applications.”
The company believes the system is ideal for the automotive, aerospace and defence markets.