Whether it’s a scale model, an enlarged or reduced representation of an existing part, or a functional prototype: additive manufacturing makes it possible to produce customized models and components quickly and flexibly. The basis can be CAD data, existing parts or your own design concepts.
3D printing offers significant advantages, particularly for customized models and prototypes. Without the need for complex tooling, even individual parts and small batches can be produced cost-effectively . Changes to digital data can be implemented quickly, even for complex shapes, making it easy to create different variants.
This is particularly useful for presentations, training sessions or trade fairs where parts need to be shown at a different scale.
For prototypes, rapid production makes it possible to check dimensions, installation situations and functions at an early stage. Changes can be incorporated directly into the design and produced as a new version. This allows development processes to remain flexible and components to be optimized step by step.
Prototype of a turning station
Depending on the required level of detail, durability and application, ROBOWORKER offers a range of additive manufacturing processes. These include Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA).
SLS is particularly suitable for functional plastic components and complex geometries. FDM is available with materials including PLA, PLA-CF and ESD-capable materials. For SLA, Rigid, Tough and transparent materials are used.
Depending on the requirements, models and prototypes can be specifically post-processed and finished. Surface finishing options include chemical smoothing, vibratory finishing, abrasive blasting, coloring, painting and oil-resistant coatings.
For technical post-processing, options include machining processes and the installation of threaded inserts.
This allows 3D-printed models and prototypes to be adapted to the specific application, both visually and functionally.
chemically smoothed filling shoe for powder presses
ROBOWORKER offers more than additive manufacturing, supporting projects throughout the entire process if required. This starts with design and engineering and extends from 3D printing to post-processing and finishing.
It makes no difference whether a finished data set is already available, an existing part serves as a template, or a customized design needs to be developed.
Whether you need a scale model, an enlarged or reduced version of a part, or a functional prototype – get in touch with us.
We will be happy to advise you on the possibilities of additive manufacturing and work with you to find the right solution for your application.
Our specialist:
Johannes Sonntag
Production Manager Components at ROBOWORKER
+49 751 50920-36
johannes.sonntag@roboworker.de
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