全球能源和工业自动化领导者Schneider Electrichas become the latest to praise the manufacturing opportunities unlocked by thenew metal 3D printer from HP。
AtIMTS去年，惠普已期待已久metal 3D printingdebut with the launch of the Metal Jet S100, a binder jet system capable of economically 3D printing high volumes of end-use parts. At the time, much was made of the machine’s cost-efficiency thanks to its compatibility with industry-standard Metal Injection Molding (MIM) materials from established global powder suppliers. In fact, it was said this would remove one of the barriers to scalingmetal 3D printing在工业环境中。
Since then, the Metal Jet S100 has hit the market, and HP’s promises to delivermetal 3D printingat scale appear to be coming to fruition. One of the company’s early customers, Schneider Electric, has been especially vocal in its praise for the machine. In particular, the manufacturer has found HP Metal Jet technology ideal for producing power filters with new, more sustainable geometries, at higher volumes.
“We are excited about the new possibilities for our business as a result of this collaboration with HP,” explained Michael Lotfy, SVP of Power Products & Systems, North America at Schneider Electric. “Leveraging HP Metal Jet, our teams have delivered a proven use case showcasing the benefits of digital manufacturing and 3D printing, and we look forward to uncovering many more applications that meet the evolving demands of our customers.”
“We are excited about the new possibilities for our business as a result of this collaboration with HP.”
生命值’s journey into metal 3D printing
While the Metal Jet is already proving a success, HP is better known in the 3D printing industry as a developer of polymer manufacturing technologies. Since the company unveiled its Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology in 2014,惠普系统印刷了超过1.7亿个零件, with applications ranging from medical to those in the aerospace sector.
最近，MJF已部署3D printing of automotive sparesbyToyotaandSOLIZE, as a means of reducing related costs and lead times. HP’s offering also continues to gain traction in areas such as packaging, and it has previously partnered with the likes ofL’Oréalto explore itscosmetic packaging 3D printing潜在的。
但是，对聚合物空间中的立足点不满意，HP长期以来一直在发展metal 3D printingentry alongside manufacturing stalwartsParmatech,GKN粉末冶金和Legor Group。虽然在2018年取笑，但直到四年后，这台机器才打破覆盖范围，当时它充分发射，配备了辅助工具和吹捧的汽车，工业和消费品3D打印应用程序。
The S100: a debut metal 3D printer by HP
惠普的首次亮相metal 3D printingsystem functions using multiple print bars for high productivity and nozzle redundancy. The HP Thermal Inkjet printhead is a complex, integrated system that controls how and where to apply fluids. This setup is said to allow HP Metal Jet to accurately apply binder and produce strong parts with outstanding definition. Each printhead produces a 108-mm (4.25-inch) print swathe with two independent columns of 5,280 nozzles that are spaced at 1200/inch in each column.
该机器还设有两个独立的供应端口，用于HP金属射流结合剂和两个内置压力调节器。实际上，HP金属喷气式打印机介绍了一个1200 x 1200 dpi网格，其层通常在35至140微米之间。HP Metal Jet的高体素分辨率随后产生细节的细节，并在零件内部和外部的边缘和表面进行精确定义，因为缺陷被四次喷嘴冗余所抑制。
据说所得的零件具有高水平的表面表面和准确性，而该技术对绑定剂的依赖最少允许较厚，更大的质量零件。与其他粘合剂喷射过程一样，惠普还否定了任何耗时的支撑拆卸的需求。
As such, the company markets the金属射流S100as a means of producing high volumes of quality metal parts with end-use applications in a range of industries – including automotive, medical, industrial and consumer goods. For instance, using one of the two proprietary materials launched alongside the machine,SS 316L, HP says it’s possible to 3D print components like fluidic manifolds with previously impossible geometries that optimize heat transfer within automotive builds.
HP金属3D打印的证词
自首次亮相以来metal 3D printer, HP has published several partner testimonies that reveal how initial adopters are deploying it in practice. At agricultural machinery manufacturerJohn Deere，该技术现在正在部署在拖拉机燃料系统阀的生产中，并提高了环境，生产力和耐用性。
“Our focus on innovation and sustainability is at the core of everything we do for our customers,” said Dr. Jochen Müller, Manager of Global Digital Engineering at John Deere. “We are proud to be among the first in the agricultural industry to leverage the benefits 3D printing for both prototyping and final parts production. Leveraging industrial 3D printing platforms for polymers and metals, we are discovering opportunities to deliver more efficient, reliable, and sustainable equipment.”
在其他地方,惠普正在与Legor组to develop innovative new precious metal materials for use with its Metal Jet system. While their collaboration will initially see the firms focus on developing functional stainless steel accessories for the jewelry and fashion markets, they later aim to characterize bronze, silver, and gold powders for 3D printing.
“Our work with Legor aligns perfectly with HP’s vision to disrupt manufacturing norms, accelerate digital manufacturing and sustainable impact for customers around the world,” added Didier Deltort, President of HP Personalization & 3D Printing. “The combination of our breakthrough Metal Jet 3D printing platform with Legor’s materials expertise and customer-centric approach will disrupt the luxury jewelry and fashion industries.”
Any questions? Reach out to a metal 3D printing expert here:
https://reinvent.hp.com/us-en-3d-prints-plastics-cwu-b?jumpid=af_dfd36af302
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特色图像显示了生产地板上的金属3D打印机的车队 - HP Metal Jet S100。通过HP的照片。
