On October 16, 2018, 3D Systems recently launched a new 3D printing solution ProJet MJP 2500 IC for foundry professionals. ProJet MJP 2500 IC is ideal for custom metal parts, bridge manufacturing and small batch production. Compared with traditional production, it can produce wax patterns in a short time and cost.
The ProJet MJP 2500 IC digital foundry solution is designed to transform hundreds of years of manufacturing processes. It enables a digital workflow for direct wax pattern printing, increases productivity, and provides customers with fast service delivery. In the cost comparison analysis of different manufacturing schemes, the cost of machining is $ 6,050, while the cost of 3D printed equivalent models is less than $ 25.
The new 3D printer is the ideal solution for the production of metal casting components. With digital design, you can generate wax patterns for parts, take advantage of topology optimization, lightweighting, and part merging. Design files are ready for 3D printing and managed using 3D Sprint software. A pattern was then generated in VisiJet M2 ICast, using 100% wax material, with the same melting and burnout characteristics as standard casting wax. This RealWax 3D printing material can be seamlessly docked into existing wax casting processes.
Al Hinchey, 3D Printing Manager at Investment Casting Company, said: "The wax patterns printed on the ProJet MJP 2500 IC are incredible. We are able to produce parts that were previously impossible to produce with traditional wax injection molding. In addition, part quality, surface finish, and precision allow us to Much production has shifted to this product. And the complexity of the parts we can now produce enables us to offer our customers new features. "
In addition, 3D Systems' MultiJet Printing (MJP) technology enables smooth surface finishes, sharp edges and fine details with high fidelity and repeatability, maintaining tight tolerances.
Features:
MultiJet printing technology
Print size (xyz): 11.6 x 8.3 x 5.6 inches (295 x 211 x 142 mm)
100% wax VisiJet M2 ICast material
Volume printing speed up to 12.5 in3 / hour (205 cm3 / hour)
Short cycle time
Maximized complete print volume for long unattended production
Mueller Additive Manufacturing Solutions says the global investment casting market is worth nearly $ 14 billion, including parts for the aircraft and automotive industries. "The ProJet MJP 2500 IC not only eliminates the need for injection molding tools, but also increases the functionality of cast parts while reducing part weight, both of which are key factors to improve part efficiency," said Mike Stanicek, vice president of plastic product management at 3D Systems : "This also means that service foundries can now charge extra for parts produced in days instead of weeks.