At the K exhibition in 2022, Krauss Maffei announced to enter the field of additive manufacturing, and launched two new 3D printing systems: precision Print stereo Stepper for producing fine parts with high surface quality and powerPrint designed for large format manufacturing.
PowerPrint has a volume of 10 cubic meters and is suitable for making molds and tools, customizing packaging, and even furniture. Since its launch at the K exhibition in 2022, it has successfully passed various fiber reinforced and composite material tests.
Rolf Mack, Vice President of Additive Manufacturing, stated that PowerPrint is ready to produce customized parts for customers' factories "to the highest industry and quality standards".
This machine provides cost-effective 3D object production by using thermoplastic particles and pressure construction based on an extruder (nozzle area of 2 to 20mm). Klaus Maffei applies his years of professional knowledge in the fields of plastics and extrusion to the development of his new additive manufacturing technology.
This printer can independently produce parts with dimensions up to 2 m x 2.5 m x 2 m at temperatures up to 350 ° C, without manual intervention. The parts are removed from the front of the machine through a door or a crane through a folding top in a heat-resistant housing. Due to the use of vacuum fixed printing plates, printing jobs can be quickly changed. The specially developed human-machine interface ensures the intuitive and simple operation of the device.
Although PowerPrint can be purchased now, Klaus Maffe also offers on-demand printing services as an alternative. According to the company, the application is designed based on the customer's specifications and technical possibilities, and then printed. Klaus Maffe is also responsible for post processing.
(Picture and text are referenced from China Plast Online)
