Intended for large-scale production of complex metal parts, the machine offers a building volume of 300 by 400 mm (diameter by height). It features an interchangeable cylinder concept that reduces set-up times, increases productivity and machine utilisation rate.
Equipped with two supply cylinders, up to 75 litres of powder is available for each job - around two-and-a-half-times the construction volume. This is sufficient to complete an entire manufacturing process without having to stop for refilling, Trumpf underlines.
TCT visitors will be able to experience the whole additive process chain, which starts by creating a part via TruTops Print with Siemens NX 3D design and production software. This is the first comprehensive software solution with a standardised user interface across systems. Additional to the machine systems, Trumpf’s industry-ready part and powder management enables set-up and powder removal on one or more machines, all parallel to production. Smart monitoring solutions and comprehensive services are also part of the additive process chain.
For the generative production of small industrial single parts and batches of smaller parts Trumpf will show its TruPrint 1000 with multilaser. Employing laser metal fusion (LMF) technology like TruPrint 3000, the TruPrint 1000’s laser sources work in tandem to create any shape of component by layering metal powder. The system can generate up to 80% more parts than the standard model, while pure processing time is cut almost by half.
Offering a build volume of 100 by 100 mm (diameter by height), the TruPrint 1000 is said to be ideal for parts that are geometrically complex, such as those with internal channels and hollow spaces, and for the economical manufacture of individual parts or short production runs, such as dental applications.
Depending on the part, it may be made from any weldable material in powder form, such as steel, nickel-based alloys, titanium or aluminium.
Another additive manufacturing method that Trumpf offers is laser metal deposition (LMD). It can be used for coating and repair purposes, to generate entire components and for joining processes such as bridging gaps. In the field of additive manufacturing, it is also ideal for generating entire components and combining different manufacturing methods.
