According to a RAYLASE GmbH’s whitepaper, which manufactures high-precision components for fast deflection and modulation of laser beams, the laser-based 3D printing processes of SLS and SLM technologies don’t have the necessary ability and productivity to meet stringent component quality and sustainable process stability requirements. One way to overcome this challenge is by using fast deflection units, like the company’s AM-MODULE NEXT GEN, that can flexibly adjust the laser beam focus during the 3D printing process.
The AM-MODULE NEXT GEN, introduced at formnext last November, was specifically developed by RAYLASE to increase productivity and quality while AM metal components in powder bed systems. The laser deflection unit recently won the ‘Best Of’ award in the Production Technology category of the German INDUSTRIEPREIS 2018 competition.
See the video about AM-MODULE NEXT GEN below:
The AM-MODULE NEXT GEN for fibre-coupled lasers features homogeneous power density and exceptionally low drift values. It enables ultradynamic, rapid processing with flexible spot diameters. Full digital, model-based control is ensured with absolute precision. up to 4 modules can be operated simultaneously over one construction field. Direct connection of a photodiode or pyrometer for process control is also possible.
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Article: Sarah Saunders https://3dprint.com/209668/3d-printing-news-briefs-4-10-18/ , visited on 04/10/2018.Logo credit:
Raylase GmbH, https://www.tresclean.eu/project-partners-1, visited on 04/10/2018.
Industrie Preis, https://www.industriepreis.de/2018, visited on 4/10/2018.Video Credits:
https://youtu.be/Kkj8v3kUCh4, visited on 04/10/2018.
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