Eplus3D

Consumer Goods

With the characteristics of rapid digital R & D, precision prototype manufacturing and low-cost production optimization, Additive Manufacturing provides unprecedented innovation opportunities for the consumer goods. Different from the traditional way, AM based on design driven provides infinite possibilities for designers in the design stage. Designers no longer consider process constraints, which can make complex and lightweight product structure design become reality, and will not increase product cost. On the contrary, the complex and lightweight product structure means that the consumption of materials will be reduced, but the cost will be reduced. In the trial production stage, designers can adjust the digital design scheme at any time, and also can optimize and change the prototype of the product at any time without increasing the design cost.

EPLUS 3D Materials for Consumer goods Applications

Eplus3D provides a wide range of suitable materials for the consumer goods industry which meet the stringent requirements.

Polymer is the most commonly used 3D printing material due to the relatively low cost of prototyping and production compared to other 3D printing materials.

- PA12 Powder

PA12 is made from fine polyamide powder. Compared to traditional 3D printed plastic material,

PA12 is waterproof and has excellent resistance to chemicals such as alcohol, fuels, detergents

and oil.  Most importantly, it is very suitable for high temperature use.

PA12 has a melting point of about 180°C, which can be safely used below 95°C.

-Aluminum-filled Nylon Powder

Aluminum-filled nylon powder is a mixture of nylon powder and aluminum powder, printed by

SLS technology. Because it is reinforced nylon, it has excellent durability and physical properties.

The melting point of aluminum powder composite nylon is 172-180°C and the softening

temperature is 169 °C, so it is the best choice for parts which need good mechanical properties

and high temperature resistance.

-Glass Filled Nylon Powder

Glass-filled nylon powder is a mixture of nylon powder and glass beads, which is more durable

than standard nylon powder. The material has good wear resistance, high strength, melting

point of 176°C, and can be used in high temperature or under the conditions that a particularly

high thermal deformation temperature is required.

Based on the characteristics of good heat resistance, dimensional stability and thermal aging stability, glass-filled nylon parts can be directly used in automobile, electric tools and prototype industries.

Eplus3D SLS polymer 3D printers EP-P3850 and EP-P420 are flexible machines heat-resistant polymer 3d printing. We also provide advanced processes for industrial SLS 3D printing with the most various polymer materials optional, including polymer material PA12, PA12GF, PA11, PA11CF, etc. with high performance of mechanical properties for functional test and end products. Welcome to discuss with us for more details.

After World War II, the word "superalloy" came into being to describe a kind of high-performance alloys, which was specifically developed to extend the service life of aircraft parts exposed to extreme high temperature. Superalloy with nickel, iron, cobalt as the base, through the addition of alloy elements to achieve a variety of metal characteristics of super fusion, can work above 600℃ high temperature and a certain stress for long-term, become the mainstream material of aerospace, petrochemical, racing and other industries. Some studies show that the Inconel 718 accounts for more than one third of the nickel-based superalloy used in aerospace engines.

According to the Carnot cycle, running an engine at higher temperatures can improve energy efficiency, which in turn makes the engine more energy-efficient. The Inconel 718 has become a cornerstone of aerospace applications. It also has important applications in nuclear reactors (heat exchanger pipes), submarines (propeller blades, quick cut-off devices, auxiliary propulsion motors), chemicals (vessels, pumps, valves, pipes), power generation (industrial gas turbines), and the oil and gas industry (downhole pipes, wellhead hardware, torch arms).

Traditional manufacturing methods, such as machining, forging or welding, usually require heat treatment before the process begins, thus affecting the temperature corrosion and creep resistance of components. However, the mechanical properties of 3d printed In718 have not been sacrificed, and can even exceed those of cast or forged parts. In addition, Inconel 718 is difficult to machine because of its high cutting temperature and severe work hardening. For the complex geometries commonly required in aerospace applications, the Inconel 718 parts are often difficult and costly to manufacture.

3D-printed In718 Aeroengine Case by EP-M650

Low temperature performance of 3d printing Inconel alloy also has potential applications, pipe and shell, cryogenic suspension and support system, the structure of the impeller and pump, valve stem, cooling pipe, heat pipe, heat insulation design and heat exchanger are suitable for the application of high strength and high temperature alloy, its temperature range covers from the temperature of 273 ℃ to 760 ℃.

EP-M650 Metal Powder Bed Fusion Machine

EP-M650 adopts MPBF (Metal Powder Bed Fusion) technology, with a 655 x 655 x 800 mm3 build envelope and four laser systems to ensure a high efficiency printing production. The precise positioning and innovative control technology hereby offers uniformity and stability throughout the whole printing phase.

The system can operate with various metal powders such as Titanium alloy, Aluminum alloy, Nickel-based alloy, Stainless Steel, Chrome Cobalt alloy and other materials. It is suitable for the direct manufacturing of large-size, high-precision and high-performance parts in the aerospace, automotive and defense industries. Welcome to contact us for more information.

Healthcare

In modern medicine, more artificial prosthesis, such as bone joint, bone repair and heart valve, are implanted into the human body to replace the damaged parts. But everyone is unique. Therefore, it is necessary for each patient to fit the most suitable implant for their physical condition. Additive Manufacturing can fully meet this demand. It has the characteristics of low cost, flexible design and short manufacturing time, so that doctors can directly model using the 3D scanning data of patients before surgery, and make the digital model completely match the affected area to produce the most suitable implant for patients. It is also possible to create a fully simulated replica of the affected part before the operation, so as to be familiar with the whole process of the operation in advance. The application of AM in the medical field means that even if all products are manufactured separately, there will be no additional cost, and the manufacturing time is the same as that of batch manufacturing.

EPLUS 3D Materials for Healthcare Applications

Eplus 3D provides a wide range of suitable materials for the medical industry which meet the stringent requirements.

Aerospace & Aviation

Like a bright pearl in the crown of modern industry, the development of Aerospace Science and Technology directly reflects the level of human technological development. As a new manufacturing technology, Additive Manufacturing has outstanding technical advantages and obvious economic benefits in the field of Aerospace.

EPLUS 3D Materials for Aerospace Applications

Eplus3D provides a wide range of suitable materials for the aerospace industry which meet the stringent requirements of aircraft engine manufacturers for metallographic and mechanical properties.

Eplus3D EP-P420 adopts polymer powder bed fusion (PPBF™) technology, with max up to 420x420x465mm³ building chamber size, ensures you the capability to print medium & large size parts for customized products and small batch production. Thanks to its innovative software and hardware, the EP-P420 is well designed user-friendly and cost-effective.

EP-P420 SLS 3D Printer Features

High Performance

Optimized temperature real-time management system, temperature filed fluctuation ≤ ±1.0 ℃

Advanced optical scanning path strategy, ensures superior details and surface quality of final parts

Up to 260 ℃ building temperature, the machine is allowed to print more types of polymers

Discrete variation of mechanical properties for full-scale printing parts is less than 5%

High material reuse rate

EP-P420 Sls 3d Printer Feature High Efficiency

High Efficiency

With 120w laser power, the machine has higher printing speed

Detachable forming cylinder, two alternative cylinders are used to shorten the time for next printing job

Detachable optical protective windows, makes daily maintenance easy

Open printing parameters, enables the development of new material

Distinctive scanning strategy, saves the scanning time

Real-time powder feeding system, saves the printing material

Large volume powder dispenser, one time feeding to meet the whole cylinder printing

EP-P420 Sls 3d Printer Feature User Friendly Intelligent

User-Friendly & Intelligent

One-click scanning path generation

Capability to print with one-click

Printing report automatic generation, the printing process can be tracked

Malfunction automatically process, avoids damage to the equipment

Machines & Materials For Your Metal 3D Printing Demands

Eplus3D metal printers are a lab from entry-level models to multi-layer machines for additive production at industrial grades. We also provide advanced processes industrial metal 3D printing with the most various metal materials compatible, including aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, cobalt chrome, nickel-based alloys, stainless steel, tool steels, copper alloy, and other micro-grade metal powders.

Metal Additive Manufacturing Processes

There are a number of different technologies used in the metal Additive Manufacturing systems available today.

Systems can be classified by the energy source or the way the material is being joined, for example using a binder, laser, heated nozzle, etc. Classification is also possible by the group of materials being processed, such as plastics, metals, or ceramics. The feedstock state, with the most common ones being solid (powder, wire, or sheet) or liquid, is also used to define the process.

What is Metal Additive Manufacturing?

Metal additive manufacturing integrates comprehensive technologies such as powder bed laser fusion, metal binder jetting and laser cladding. MPBF™ (Metal Powder Bed Fusion), as used by EPLUS 3D metal 3D printers, follows the principle of the proven PBF technology for almost 30 years and is now the standard in metal 3D printing for direct industrial production. The MPBF method is primarily applied for manufacturing in demanding industries such as aerospace, automotive, dental, healthcare, tooling and machinery. Those industries demand uniform part quality with high-performance properties like those achieved by conventional casting or forging processes.

We are the leading provider for high-end metal 3D printing. With our MPBF technology, we empower our customers from different industries to achieve the highly reliable and repeatable parts production.

Using MPBF (Metal Powder Bed Fusion) technology, the EP-M650 is using a 655 x 655 x 800 mm³ build envelope and four laser systems to ensure a high efficiency printing production. The precise positioning and innovative area splicing control technology hereby offers uniformity and stability throughout the whole printing phase. The system can operate with various metal powders such as Titanium, Aluminum and Nickel-based alloys, Die Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome Cobalt Alloys and other materials. It is suitable for the direct manufacturing of large-size, high-precision and high-performance parts in the aerospace, aviation, automotive and energy, oil & gas industry.