This is a table plate that has been converted from ceramics to a metal 3D printer using the inverter method and material change.
We received a consultation from a customer stating that "with ceramic plates, processing is difficult, the degree of freedom in shape is low, and dimension control is challenging, resulting in significantly longer processing times."
In response, we proposed a transition to metal 3D printing and a change of material to Invar, which has properties similar to ceramics.
Metal 3D printing is characterized by its very high degree of freedom in shape, allowing for the processing of complex shapes like this product without difficulty. Furthermore, we replaced the material with Invar, which has a thermal expansion coefficient about one-tenth that of iron, and incorporated heat dissipation pins to enhance functionality.
Togane Metal Industry Co., Ltd., which operates this site, actively proposes the transition from existing methods to metal 3D printing, providing various benefits to customers, including reduced lead times, enhanced functionality, and the realization of complex shapes, as well as lightweighting and process consolidation.
We have numerous achievements not only with AlSi10Mg, SUS316L, and maraging steel but also with the shaping of special materials such as Invar and iron-based and copper-based materials.
If you are struggling with processing times or shape constraints of ceramics, or if you are considering a transition to metal 3D printing, please feel free to consult with us.
