3D printing in a company
The use of 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 allowed verifying the vacuum manifold, which is one of the elements creating a hydraulic system of a pump compartment inside fire engines.
Pre-made of such manifold shall be an alternative to manual welding of pipes, elbows, and collects. Obtaining much greater accuracy in produced systems, and what follows, in a lower failure frequency.
Project
Creation a life-size 3D model of the manifold using 3D printing technology.
Goals
1. Cost reduction during preparing prototype – no need to create
If a company decides to buy a 3D printer, the final cost of printing a model includes only the amount of money spent on a particular material (around 25€ for kg) plus electricity costs. The price for preparing a 3D printed model is incomparably lower than producing it through the chill-moulding process.
2. Saving time at the stage of creating a prototype
The preparation of a new chill form can take even several months and the company has to pay for it additionally. Owning a 3D printer significantly improves the process of creating the necessary part. Creating 3D printout of fire engine’s anifold takes around 10 days.
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Dimensions and assembly verification.
3. Checking the ergonomics of the model through its assembly
3D printing technology allows physical examination of every project assumption on a virtual model. 3D printed vacuum anifold was installed in a particular vehicle. The company could check its ergonomics that is, the functionality and durability of this prototype.
Products we used
INDUSTRY
F340
MODEL MATERIAL:
ABS
SUPPORT MATERIAL:
ESM-10
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