Additive Manufacturing is often considered a new manufacturing method, however it has been around for centuries dating back to metallic castings during the Copper Age. In modern times, Additive Manufacturing has evolved from castings to include layer-based processes where a digital model can be created from polymer, ceramic, metallic, or composite materials.
The AMRF houses Additive Manufacturing techniques involving laser-based processing and very large format polymer methods, along with the adjacent processes in design, non-destructive evaluation (NDE), inspection, qualification, and certification which fully leverages the modern advantages of Additive Manufacturing.
Capability overview
- Experts in Metal Additive Manufacturing – Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) Technology
- Proven build parameters for production readiness in a range of metal alloys
- In process inspection and part validation controls
- Combination of technologies from large format, multi-laser to multi-mode laser with process monitoring
What the AMRF can offer
- A truly turnkey solution in a single facility. The AMRF encompasses part design, manufacture, post-processing, inspection/NDE, qualification, and knowledge transfer.
- Computational design and part build optimisation
- Simulation and economic feasibility studies
- Prototype development and transition to scale manufacture
- Rapid process qualification for a range of industries
- In-process inspection and build traceability
Our specialised additive manufacturing equipment
The AMRF's on-site, laser-powder bed fusion platform is designed for large part development and production applications ideal for space, defence, toolmaking, oil and gas, and critical engineered environments.
Access to the G2, coupled with our computational design capabilities and additive expertise, will enable you to take advantage of:
- bespoke material development and qualification
- a wholistic approach to process optimisation incorporating design, post-processing, and inspection
- confidence in part performance for intended application
- part consolidation, BOM optimisation, lightweighting, re-design of castings and forgings, and other performance advantages of metal additive technology
How could a laser-powder bed fusion platform help your business?
- access to rapid part development with scale in mind, from design assessment to part validation
- computational design, coupled with real time build monitoring and in-process inspection capture, ensures certainty across part planning, build and compliance
- additive development at the AMRF offers you the opportunity to obtain application knowhow to internalise within your organisation
The AMCM M290-1 FLX specialises in producing complex metal parts with high precision and productivity. Its flexible laser technology and advanced monitoring systems ensure optimal print quality and speed. The heated build platform enhances material performance and reduces residual stress, making it ideal for demanding applications in industries like aerospace, marine, mining, defence and medical.
Access to this equipment will offer you the opportunity to:
- Optimise design for additive manufacturing.
- Push tools and programs to the limit across a range of technical metals and alloys.
- Experiment with automated machine tending and integrated on-machine verification.
How Could The AMCM M290-1 FLX Help Your Business?
Availability of an industry-relevant 3D metal printer like the AMCM M290-1 FLX can provide you with an opportunity to explore modern additive manufacturing techniques, offline from your production environment. By engaging with us through our additive manufacturing and computational design teams, there is an opportunity to explore cost-effective 3D printing options using your own parts.
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