Hirschberg, Germany
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3-D printing, powder bed fusion, and the latest generation software: Metalworking used to involve milling, lathing, and drilling, now the experts at CPM Precision produce high-toch products using the latest and most innovative production methods. “Additive manufacturing” is the umbrella term for processes that build up a component layer by layer instead of machining it out of an existing work piece. 3-D technology is rapidly becoming more important – and for good reason: Find out about the functionality of the new manufacturing process and its many advantages here. Pouder Bed Fusion: The Innovative Process for High-precision Parts CPM Precision uses powder bed fusion for additive manufacturing. In this process, a component is melted layer by layer from the starting powder using laser technology. The component is gradually built up by applying wafer-thin layers of titanium powder to a base plate. This extremely precise, innovative method is suitable for both prototypes and series production. Digital Preparatory Work: The First Steps Towards Individual Production During the development process, we design a component design template using suitable CAD software. The 3-D printer then creates the planned component layer by layer. We are even prepared for special tasks: In addition to new developments, the experts at CPM Precision can use an existing component as a template. In order to reverse engineer a component, we import the design into slicer software, which creates the necessary instructions for the production machine. PBF-LBM: The Future Has Begun The common term for additive manufacturing is 3-D printing. In precision language, this is the PBF/LBM process. This innovative production process opens up completely new possibilities for our industry. We have been relying on this forward-looking technology since 2015; numerous successful projects have confirmed this focus with top-quality results. Previously Conventional, Soon Additive? Benefit from our 3-D printing expertise to adapt your conventionally developed product design for future additive series production. More Information Required? Our team of experts has put together some exciting explanations about 3-D printing to give you a comprehensive insight into this future-oriented manufacturing process. Advantages of Additive Manufacturing in Medical Technology * Complete modules can be manufactured in their entirety, thereby eliminating the need for assembly. * The number of individual parts per module is reduced – and thus the post-processing and assembly time. * Many medical technology designs benefit from the freedom of geometry. For example in porous spinal cages, which achieve better bone attachment thanks to macrostructured surfaces. * Topology-optimized geometries are produced 1:1 with the 3-D printer. The component rigidity (e.g., of implants) can be set as a parameter. * New ideas or changes can be created on the machine without a great deal of set-up work, thereby enabling rapid prototype grinding. * The method is cost-effective, especially when complex structures are to be produced. Your Product Idea: Developed and Completely Implemented We develop your idea into a product or prototype, produce it in series, and – if required – package it in a clean room. We have various software tools for design (CAD), simulation (CAE), visualization and presentation (CGI), print preparation (CAM), and product documentation (PDM) at our disposal. On request, we can also apply laser marking, QR codes, or your logo to your products. Additive Manufacturing Means Reducing Costs Thanks to the extremely economical manufacturing processes, also your controlling department will be impressed by additive manufacturing. Additive processes considerably reduce material consumption because the starting material is almost completely integrated into the component. We focus on the optimum, efficient arrangement of the components on the construction panel and thus make maximum use of the machine construction space. The result is smooth production. Further savings potential: Support structures are applied in such a way that they can be easily removed after the printing process, thereby eliminating component warpage and conserving resources. Less Is More: Optimized Factors in Additive Manufacturing Weight Material consumption Assembly effort Component merging/reduction Costs Range of functions Think Big. And Produce Efficiently. Are you looking for large components or high volumes? We can handle these. The core of our innovative technology park for shapeless production is our high-performance printer with fiber lasers. This enables us to implement cylindrical projects with a diameter of up to 200 mm and a height of 200 mm. This means that also large components can be realized. Depending on the component size, high project quantities can be achieved. The multi-lasers work simultaneously – another plus for economical production and considerable time saving. In CPM Precision production, the laser printer applies layers that are only 20 μm thick. These fine layers offer a particularly high level of detail. For example, in the surface finish. The subsequent heat treatment is carried out in a chamber furnace under a protective gas atmosphere. The powder is prepared and handled under inert gas. If further processing is required, we rely on mechanical solutions using the latest machine generations such as CNC fixed and sliding headstock lathes, and CNC milling machines. As you can see: There are many possibilities – we will be happy to show you in a personal meeting. Go to the consultation here. Quality Is Our Passion With our quality standards, we set benchmarks in additive manufacturing. We are happy to explain our quality criteria using specific examples: The powder is handled in the complete absence of ambient oxygen. Intelligent software solutions carefully monitor the entire construction process. The process is checked after each individual layer is applied by the multi-laser. In this validated process, we use powder bed monitoring and other methods. Sensors record all relevant data. Their evaluation enables us to recognize potential errors at an early stage and react quickly. This allows us to keep a constant watch on the entire production and meet our high standards in terms of safety, efficiency, and quality. Further information on quality management and quality assurance at CPM Precision can be found on our Quality Promise page. Additive Manufacturing: A Revolution in Medical Technology Additive manufacturing is one of the most modern processes in the manufacturing industry. With this technology, components can be produced quickly, cost-effectively, and flexibly and meet the highest material requirements. Benefit from our extensive experience and discover the advantages of the additive manufacturing process. Get in touch with us. We will be happy to advise you.
