Roboze Application Engineering and Design for AM: the perfect combination to accelerate the adoption of 3D printing
Reduce production costs and lead times with additive manufacturing: this is how Roboze is accelerating the digital transformation of companies
Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, is increasingly rooted in the production processes of all industrial sectors and alongside traditional technologies for the production of finished and prototype parts. The possibility of creating customized parts, complex geometries, or monolithic components, not only allows engineers and designers to have greater freedom in the design phase, but also offers a concrete opportunity to drastically reduce production costs and delivery times to the end customer.
In order to guarantee parts are in line with technical specifications and an overall efficient process, the design of a component must always take into consideration the technology that will be used for its production. Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), therefore, plays a fundamental role in defining the advantages associated with the adoption of 3D printing.
Knowing this science in-depth becomes strategic for any company that intends to introduce additive manufacturing into its workflow. This is precisely the reason why at Roboze we have created a team of experts ready to support you in this phase of change, transferring all their know-how to you and as a result, accelerating your digital transformation.
What is Design for Additive Manufacturing and why is it important?
When we talk about DfAM we refer to the design rules to be taken into consideration when production involves additive manufacturing technology. Since 3D printing virtually eliminates any geometric constraint, ensuring specific attention to the design of the part can help lead to a reduction in development time, optimization of quality and performance, and a reduction of weight while providing lower material consumption.
The lack of knowledge of the tools and rules of Design for Additive Manufacturing, on the contrary, can limit the adoption of technology to produce finished functional parts. To meet this need, Roboze has created a team of highly qualified technicians specialized in AM techniques to support its customers: the Application Engineering team.
Roboze Application Engineering team: your launch pad to get the most out of Roboze 3D printing
To benefit from all the advantages of AM, designers must adopt a series of precautions that consider the materials and technology that will be used in the production of the components.
Roboze's Application Engineering team introduces each customer to the world of additive manufacturing for super-polymers and composites, analyzing the technical specifications, operating conditions, and production constraints for each request, then suggesting the optimal solution in terms of material, geometry, and strategy for printing.
By combining engineering consultancy with the technologically advanced performance of Roboze 3D printers and high-performance materials, it is possible to obtain concrete results and guarantee companies' maximum reliability, performance and profitability.
Optimization of a support in Carbon PEEK: the case
The adoption of super-polymers and composite materials through Roboze 3D printing solutions is revolutionizing times, costs and masses related to the production of finished functional parts, always offering new opportunities for Metal Replacement.
The consultancy of DfAM provided by the Roboze Application Engineering team has helped a company active in production for third parties to produce a fixing and support bracket, traditionally made of aluminum, with the composite material Carbon PA (PA 6.10 loaded with carbon), cutting costs by over 95% and obtaining a weight reduction of up to 90%.
| Traditional | 3D Printing | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Aluminium | Carbon PA | Metal Replacement |
| Cost | 475 € | 12.6 € | 97% cost reduction |
| Mass | 384 g | 72 g | 81% weight reduction |
| Lead time | 25 days | 6 h | -99% supply time |
Roboze supports customers in their training and innovation process by means of highly specialized figures, with the aim of spreading the printing of super-polymers and composite materials to achieve goals that were previously unattainable.
The service offered by Roboze's Application Engineering team is an indispensable element of the ARGO Subscription Plan - an all-inclusive program that allows you to accelerate your digital transformation, with a simple annual fee, without risk. Find out more by clicking here.
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