Driving Value Through Advanced 3D Printing
3D printers are essential tools for rapid prototyping and immediate repairs. They allow us to quickly produce critical components, such as machine grippers or parts holders, that might otherwise take weeks or months to source from external suppliers. This capability significantly minimizes operational downtime for our customers and provides a highly cost-effective solution for immediate needs.
Our adoption of 3D printing began in 2017 with Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology. In 2022, we advanced our capabilities further with the acquisition of a Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) printer. This technology utilizes a high-power laser to sinter fine polymer powder into highly precise, solid structures.
SLS technology provides distinct advantages:
- Precision and Durability: Unlike the string-based outputs of FDM, SLS creates solid parts with superior accuracy and durability, increasing the potential for mechanization.
- Efficiency: The SLS printer is faster and capable of simultaneously printing multiple complex items, maximizing time efficiency.
- Advanced Prototypes: This precision is crucial for generating extremely advanced, high-quality prototypes, creating essential customer value.
Ensuring Superior Quality through Automated Post-Processing
To ensure the highest possible standard for our functional parts, we continuously refine our post-processing workflow. The final quality of an additive manufacturing component—including its surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and aesthetic appearance—is highly dependent on effective finishing.
We have integrated specialized equipment to automate and optimize this critical phase:
- Advanced Cleaning: We utilize a new fuse Blast device designed for efficient and thorough powder removal from printed parts. This automation significantly reduces manual labor time.
- Polishing Unit: Critically, the fuse Blast device includes an integrated polishing unit. This feature is essential for enhancing the surface quality of the components, delivering a smoother, cleaner, and more professional finish suitable for demanding industrial applications.
Ultimately, the excellence of the output relies on expertise. Our experienced design engineers possess the specialized know-how required to transform the potential of 3D printers into tangible solutions. By integrating years of experience with cutting-edge machinery and advanced post-processing tools, Tasowheel ensures we remain at the forefront of industrial additive manufacturing, ready to provide specialized 3D printing solutions for the complex challenges facing the machinery industry.
