ROCK HILL, S.C., Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- 3D Systems (NYSE:
DDD), the originator of 3D printing, today announced availability
of its new 3D printing solution for investment casting
professionals, the ProJet® MJP 2500 IC, which produces
RealWax™ patterns in a fraction of the time and cost compared to
traditional pattern production. Drawing on 3D Systems' deep
expertise and unique workflow approach including software,
hardware, materials and services, this digital foundry solution is
designed to transform a centuries-old manufacturing process –
enabling significant time and cost savings and creating new
possibilities for the types of parts that can be cast.
Typical production time for a 3D printed wax pattern is a few
hours or less; no time or money is wasted on an injection molding
process for traditional pattern tools. Cost reductions for initial
patterns can be significant when the cost of traditional injection
molding tooling is taken into account. For example, in a cost
comparison analysis conducted by Mueller Additive Manufacturing
Solutions, a pattern tool for a mechanical cam cost $6,050 while the 3D printed equivalent pattern
cost less than $25 - with the only
lead time being the short time to print the pattern.
An ideal solution for the production of metal cast components,
the ProJet MJP 2500 IC is well suited to span production needs from
the iterative, initial design phase to bridge manufacturing and low
volume production. Working in a digital workflow provides complete
design freedom, enabling wax patterns to benefit from topology
optimization, lightweighting, and part consolidation. Design files
are prepared for 3D printing and managed with 3D Sprint™ software.
The patterns are produced in VisiJet® M2 ICast, 100% wax
material which delivers the same melt and burn-out characteristics
of standard casting waxes and fits seamlessly into existing foundry
protocols.
"The wax patterns produced on the ProJet MJP 2500 IC are
incredible. We are able to produce parts that were previously not
able to be produced using traditional wax injection molding.
Additionally, the part quality, surface finish and accuracy have
allowed us to move more of our production to this product. Finally,
the complexity of parts that we can now produce has enabled new
functionality that we can offer our customers," said Al Hinchey, 3D print manager, Invest Cast,
Inc.
3D Systems' MultiJet Printing (MJP) technology enables smooth
surface finishes, sharp edges and fine details with high fidelity
and repeatability to hold tight tolerances. Design iterations and
design optimization for complex parts can now be done quickly and
economically.
"In keeping with 3D Systems' strategy of transforming
manufacturing with optimized additive manufacturing solutions, we
developed the ProJet MJP 2500 IC to improve both the economics and
functionality of investment casting patterns and the resulting
parts. According to Mueller Additive Manufacturing Solutions, the
global investment casting market is valued at nearly $14 billion which includes parts for the aircraft
and automotive industries. The ProJet MJP 2500 IC not only
eliminates the need for injection-molded tools, it could
potentially increase the casted part functionality while reducing
part weight, both critical factors for improving part efficiency,"
said Mike Stanicek, vice president,
product management, plastics, 3D Systems. "This also means that
service foundries can now charge a premium for parts produced in
days instead of weeks. The ProJet MJP 2500 IC is a genuine
game-changer for all industries that use investment casting."
The ProJet MJP 2500 IC will be on display at 3D Systems booth #3
at the Investment Casting Institute Technical Conference and
Exposition, October 23 – 24.
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About 3D Systems
3D Systems is the originator of 3D printing and an innovator of
future 3D solutions. It has spent its 30-year history enabling
professionals and companies to optimize their designs, transform
their workflows, bring groundbreaking products to market and drive
new business models. This is achieved with the Company's best of
breed digital manufacturing ecosystem. It's comprised of plastic
and metal 3D printers, print materials, on demand manufacturing
services and end-to-end manufacturing software solutions.
Combinations of these products and services address a variety of
advanced applications- ranging from Aerospace, Automotive, and
Consumer Goods to Medical, Dental, and Jewelry. For example, 3D
Systems' precision healthcare capabilities include simulation,
Virtual Surgical Planning, and printing of medical and
dental devices as well as patient-specific surgical
instruments. More information on the company is available
at www.3dsystems.com.
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