As a foundry owner, do you encounter this situation often?

--Customers want to do small quantities of trial parts, do a metal mold to 200,000, the result of the order is only 50 pieces, a calculation found that the mold cost more than the money earned, can only give up the order!
--The customer had an order for an aerospace part with honeycomb structure, and the traditional sand core assembly error was bigger than the part size, so it was a big headache to stare at the scrapped casting!
--Competitors with 3D printing took a well-known automotive battery pack orders, their own offer is lower than others 30% or did not win the bid, and finally inquired about the delivery of people faster than us 2 months, very helpless!

--Customers do not move to change the design of the warehouse piled up more than 300 sets of scrap molds, checking the accounts found that the mold inventory occupied half a year of profit, which is too painful to taste!

--Customers sent a complex structure of the pieces over, and said that the price is not a problem, an assessment found that the traditional casting process can not be done, looking at such a high value-added orders can only be given up!

Below we help all bosses one by one to sort out clearly, an article to let you fully understand the 3D printing sand casting technology!

What is sand 3D printing?

Sand 3D printing is a relatively new technology, simply put, is like building blocks, with special materials layer by layer "pile" out of the casting sand.

In the past, the traditional method of making sand molds may need to make molds first, and then use the molds to shape, the process is more complicated, and if you want to make some sand molds with very strange and complex shapes, it will be particularly difficult and costly. But sand 3D printing is different, it works with a 3D model in your computer. You input the data of the 3D model of the designed casting into the 3D printer, and the printer will, according to the shape and structure of the model, put special sand or sand-like materials, according to the layer by layer in a precise way and bonded up, just like using countless thin "sand pieces" gradually built into a complete sand mold. In this way, no matter how complex the shape, as long as it can be designed in the computer, it can be printed out, and the speed is quite fast, and do not need to make complex molds like the traditional method, can save a lot of time and cost it.

Principle of Sand 3D Printer

Sand 3D printing is usually done usingBinder Jetting (BJ)The basic principle is as follows:

1. spread sand: The printer spreads a specific casting sand (e.g. silica sand, ceramic sand or coated sand) evenly over the printing platform.
2. spray binder: The spray nozzles precisely spray the binder according to a computer model (CAD data) to bond the sand grains in a specific area.
3. pile up repeatedly: The platform is lowered, sand is spread again and the binder is sprayed, curing and molding layer by layer until the entire sand print is completed.
4. reprocess: Remove unbonded loose sand, harden and clean the printed sand model, which can then be used for metal casting.

What are the core problems addressed by 3D printed sand casting?

The existence or birth of each technology must have its "mission". Commonly known as a solution to a particular problem, to meet market demand, this is the value of its existence. Below we take a look at the sand 3D printing technology to solve the thorny problems encountered in the traditional casting, as follows:

• Manufacture of complex shaped partsTraditional sand casting to manufacture complex shapes is difficult and costly, such as aviation engine blades inside the fine cooling channels, traditional processes are difficult to accurately mold. 3D printing sand based on digital models, can easily turn complex shapes into reality, from the dense concave, raised automotive engine block sand, to have a subtle biomimetic structure of the shell of the medical device sand, can be perfectly rendered.
• long production lead timeTraditional sand casting need to go through a long process of designing molds, manufacturing molds, debugging molds, large-scale mold manufacturing cycle often exceeds a few months. 3D printing sand without mold production, directly according to the digital model printing, design modification is only required to operate the model on the computer, reprinting can be, can significantly shorten the production cycle. Such as research and development of new automotive engine block, the traditional casting mold scrap remake at least two weeks, 3D printing sand can be completed on the day of the new model printing, the next day can be put into casting.
• Difficulty in cost controlTraditional casting mold manufacturing material waste is serious, the utilization rate of complex mold materials is less than 30%, and high labor costs. 3D printing sand on-demand printing, accurate sand, material utilization rate of more than 90%, reduce waste. High degree of automation of the printing process can reduce labor costs. Take a small foundry as an example, with an annual production capacity of 5,000 pieces of small pipe fittings castings, after the introduction of 3D printed sand, the material cost will be reduced by 150,000 yuan per year, and the labor cost will be cut by 200,000 yuan.
• Low precision of castingsThe traditional sand mold due to mold wear, parting surface fitting error, casting size deviation often exceeds ±1mm, subsequent machining allowance, material waste, and prone to local loosening, sand entrapment and other defects, resulting in uneven mechanical properties of the casting. 3D printing of the sand model by the digital model of the precise drive, sand size accuracy of up to ±0.5mm, can achieve uniform compactness, to avoid uneven sand loose, and at the same time optimize the solidification process to significantly reduce shrinkage holes, shrinkage, to ensure reliable internal quality of the casting. At the same time, the solidification process is optimized, greatly reducing shrinkage holes and shrinkage loosening, and ensuring stable and reliable internal quality of castings.
• High environmental pressureTraditional casting mold manufacturing produces a large amount of waste metal, waste plastic, sand processing waste sand piles up. 3D printing sand production, unused sand can be recycled and reuse, very little waste, and the printing process does not require a large number of chemical binders, reducing the emission of hazardous gases, and improve the workshop environment. According to statistics, after the adoption of 3D printing sand mold, the casting workshop waste emissions reduced by more than 80%, dust, harmful gas concentration of environmental standards.

How does a foundry evaluate if they need to buy a sand 3d printer?

The price of a sand 3D printer is not cheap (usually the larger the size the more expensive), to buy is relatively cautious, especially small and medium-sized foundries. In order to help bosses to assess whether there is a need to buy, we have specially organized the following some evaluation points, to give the boss of the traditional foundry a reference, and then according to their own situation to decide whether to buy:

production requirement

• Product complexity: If the foundry often produces complex shapes, castings with fine structure or internal channels, such as aero-engine blades, automobile cylinder blocks, etc., the traditional process is difficult to meet the requirements, sand 3D printer can play an advantage.
• Production size and lot size: For small-volume, multi-variety casting production, sand 3D printers offer the flexibility to quickly switch products without the need to make molds, reducing costs and cycle time. However, for large-scale, single-species castings, traditional processes may be more cost-effective.
• Delivery period requirementsThe sand 3D printers allow for shorter lead times and quicker order response if the customer has stringent lead times.

cost-effectiveness

• Investment in equipmentThe cost of purchasing a sand 3D printer, installation and commissioning costs, and maintenance costs need to be taken into account.
• running cost: Includes printing materials, energy consumption, and labor costs. Compare with the traditional casting process and analyze the high and low long-term running costs.
• potential gainConsider the potential benefits of using sand 3D printers in terms of improved product quality, shorter cycle times, and lower scrap rates.

technical capability

• Employee Skills: Evaluate how well your current employees know 3D printing technology and whether you need to train or recruit specialized talent.
• Technical Support: To understand the technical support capability of the equipment supplier, including whether the services such as installation and commissioning, training and fault repair are timely and effective.

market competition

• Industry Trends: Keep an eye on your peers to see if they are already adopting sand 3D printing, and if competitors are already using it and gaining an advantage, foundries may need to consider purchasing it in order to remain competitive.
• client needThe purchase of sand 3D printers can help to meet the needs of customers who want to see foundries adopting advanced technologies to improve product quality and productivity, as well as to increase their competitiveness in the marketplace.

environmental requirement

• If the local environmental protection requirements are strict, the traditional casting process is under great pressure in terms of waste sand treatment and exhaust gas emission, etc., sand 3D printers can help enterprises meet the environmental protection requirements due to the advantages of high material utilization rate and low waste.

What kind of talent is needed for sand 3D printing?

Considering that many traditional foundry enterprises may not be equipped with 3D printing sand casting related professionals, we have specially organized the position of workers need to have what aspects of the skills and usual job duties, so that factories in the recruitment of reference.

Professional Requirements:

1. Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Foundry Engineering, Additive Manufacturingand other related majors;
2. Familiarity with sand 3D printing (Binder Jetting) technology and experience in operating related equipment is preferred;
3. skillful useCAD, 3D modeling software (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Magics, etc.), with basic data processing skills;
4. Understand the casting process, familiar with sand material properties, post-treatment process and common casting defects analysis;
5. Ability to maintain and troubleshoot equipment and independently solve common problems in equipment operation;
6. Good teamwork skills, able to work closely with casting engineers and production team to optimize the production process;
7. Strong learning ability to quickly grasp new technologies and a keen interest in the application of additive manufacturing in the foundry industry.

Job Description:

1. be in charge ofSand 3D Printerday-to-day operations, including equipment commissioning, print job execution and quality control;
2. Process 3D printing data, including CAD model optimization, slicing and printing parameter settings;
3. Supervise the printing process to ensure that the quality of the sand mold meets the casting requirements and that the necessary post-processing (e.g., cleaning, hardening, etc.) is performed;
4. Responsible for the maintenance of equipment, troubleshooting and solving problems in the printing process to ensure stable equipment operation;
5. Collaborate with the casting technology team to optimize the process of 3D printing sand molds to improve casting quality and production efficiency;
6. Research and introduce new materials and processes to continuously improve the application of sand 3D printing in casting production;
7. Responsible for in-house training of personnel on 3D printing technology to improve the overall technical level of the team.

summarize

In summary, sand 3D printing technology has brought many opportunities and changes for traditional foundries, which can effectively solve a series of thorny problems faced by the traditional casting process, such as the manufacturing of complex shaped parts, long production cycle, difficult to control the cost, poor casting accuracy and environmental protection pressure. Through a comprehensive assessment of production demand, cost-effectiveness, technical capabilities, market competition and environmental requirements, foundry owners can be more scientific and rational judgment whether to introduce sand 3D printer. Equipped with professional technical personnel, is to ensure that this technology in the foundry in the smooth landing, play the key to maximize performance.

In the increasingly competitive foundry market, take the initiative to embrace new technologies, and actively make changes, may be able to seize the first opportunity to realize the transformation and upgrading of enterprises and sustainable development. For traditional foundries, sand 3D printing technology is not only a technology change, but also a breakthrough in the development of bottlenecks, enhance core competitiveness of the perfect opportunity. I hope that all foundry bosses can combine the actual situation of their own enterprises, fully weigh the pros and cons, to make the most suitable for the long-term development of the enterprise's decision-making, so that the enterprise in the tide of the times to ride the waves, sailing to a broader market blue sea.

3D打印砂型鑄造，傳統(tǒng)鑄造廠老板必看最先出現(xiàn)在三帝科技股份有限公司。

1. Addressing the limitations of traditional casting processes

Difficulty in molding complex structures 

Conventional casting processes often face enormous technical difficulties and high costs when manufacturing sand molds of complex shapes. For example, aircraft engine blades usually have fine and complex cooling channels inside, the traditional process of manufacturing such molds is extremely difficult. The sand 3D printer through digital modeling and layer-by-layer printing technology, can easily achieve the manufacture of complex shapes of sand molds, greatly reducing the technical threshold and cost.

Customized production is limited 

With the rise of personalized consumption and niche markets, the demand for small-lot, customized castings is growing explosively. However, the traditional casting process, with its high mold opening costs and long customization cycle, is difficult to meet the market's rapid response needs. Sand 3D printers do not require molds and are able to quickly design and print sand molds according to customers' special specifications, shapes and performance requirements, greatly improving the flexibility and efficiency of customized production.

2. Enhancing production efficiency and cost control

long production lead time

Traditional sand casting requires a lengthy process of designing the mold, manufacturing the mold, commissioning the mold, etc. The manufacturing cycle for large molds often exceeds several months. During the period may also be due to design changes or mold defects lead to rework, further extending the production cycle. Sand 3D printers do not need to make molds, directly according to the digital model printing, can significantly shorten the product development cycle, improve production efficiency.

Difficulty in cost control

In the traditional casting mold manufacturing process, the material waste is serious, and the material utilization rate of complex molds is less than 30%. In addition, from the molders to the molding workers, mold repair workers, the manpower investment is large, which further pushes up the cost. Sand 3D printer on-demand printing, accurate sand, material utilization rate of more than 90%. high degree of automation in the printing process, reducing the cost of manpower, significantly reducing production costs.

3. Improving product quality

Low dimensional accuracy

Traditional sand mold due to mold wear, parting surface fitting errors and other issues, casting size deviation often exceeds ± 1mm, subsequent machining allowance, material waste. Sand 3D printer by the digital model precision drive, sand size accuracy up to ± 0.5mm or less, reducing the machining process, reducing costs.

Uneven internal quality

Traditional sand molds are prone to localized looseness, sand entrapment and other problems, resulting in uneven mechanical properties of castings, prone to cracks and other defects. Sand 3D printer can achieve uniform compactness, to avoid uneven sand loose, and at the same time, optimize the solidification process, significantly reduce shrinkage holes, shrinkage, to ensure stable and reliable internal quality of the casting, to enhance the performance and service life of the product.

4. Environmental advantages

Traditional casting mold manufacturing produces a large amount of waste metal, waste plastic, sand processing waste sand piles up. The annual capacity of 10,000 tons of castings of the factory, the annual emissions of waste sand more than 5,000 tons, high treatment costs and pollution of the environment. Sand 3D printer in the production, unused sand can be recycled and reuse, very little waste. In addition, the printing process does not require a large number of chemical binders, reducing the volatilization of harmful gases and improving the workshop environment.

5. Reasons why foundries deserve sand 3D printers

Improvement of production efficiency

Sand 3D printer can quickly respond to market demand, especially suitable for frequent re-modeling of small batch products. It allows foundries to quickly meet customers' individual customization needs and improve customer satisfaction and market competitiveness. At the same time, the sand 3D printer supports mass production, which can print a large number of high-quality sand molds in a short period of time to meet the needs of large-scale production and improve production efficiency and yield.

Reduced production costs

Sand 3D printing technology directly prints sand molds without opening molds, thus greatly reducing the cost of opening molds, especially suitable for small batch and complex structure production needs. In addition, sand 3D printing equipment can be operated with only simple training, and does not require a lot of manpower synergy, which can effectively reduce the dependence on skilled workers, so that foundries can easily cope with the recruitment difficulties and expensive labor problems.

Enhancing Product Quality

Sand 3D printers are more accurate, such as the3DPTEKof 3D printing equipment, which means that the dimensional accuracy of castings is dramatically improved, the one-time pass rate of products is significantly increased, the scrap rate is reduced, and the foundry is allowed to utilize its resources more efficiently. At the same time, the 3D printed sand mold has better precision and surface quality, reduces the amount of grinding and finishing work, makes the production process cleaner, and improves product quality and process consistency.

Optimization of production management

With a compact body design, the sand 3D printer occupies a small area and is flexible to install, which is suitable for the different site layout requirements of small and medium-sized foundries. Modular production solutions can also support easy expansion of enterprises to achieve multi-machine linkage. Part of the sand 3D printer support digital monitoring system, business managers can monitor the production progress and equipment status in real time, to achieve a fully controllable production process, equipment operation data can be automatically stored to facilitate the optimization of production strategies.

6. Concluding remarks

The emergence of sand 3D printers not only solves many problems in the traditional casting process, but also brings unprecedented opportunities for the foundry industry. It provides foundries with strong competitiveness by improving production efficiency, reducing production costs, improving product quality and optimizing production management. With the continuous progress of technology, sand 3D printers will play an increasingly important role in the future of the manufacturing industry, promoting the foundry industry to a more efficient, more environmentally friendly and smarter direction.

砂型3D打印機解決了什么核心問題？這篇文章告訴你真相最先出現(xiàn)在三帝科技股份有限公司。

Why is it called a sandbox-less 3D printer?

The boxless 3D printer is so named because it eliminates the use of a traditional box in the sand 3D printing process, significantly differentiating it from conventional sand 3D printers. Here's more about it from a variety of perspectives:

The role and limitations of traditional sandboxesSandboxes are an indispensable part of the traditional sand casting process and some traditional sand 3D printing techniques. It is used to hold the sand, provide molding space for the sand model, ensure that the sand maintains a specific shape during the molding process, and ensure the integrity of the sand model during transportation and box closing. However, the fixed size of the sand box limits the size of the sand mold that can be produced, and the production and maintenance costs are high. For the complex structure of the sand mold, the sand box is difficult to design and manufacture, and it may also affect the heat dissipation and air permeability of the sand mold, which may affect the quality of the castings.

How sandless box 3D printers work: The sandbox-less 3D printer adopts sandbox-less flexible area molding technology, in which abrasive and binder are stacked and molded layer by layer by the nozzle directly on the worktable. The equipment has a precise sand spreading system, which can evenly spread the sand material in the printing area, and the nozzle accurately sprays the binder according to the model cross-section information, so that the sand particles are bonded to form the sand shape layer by layer. In this process, there is no need for a sand box to provide molding space and constraints, which greatly improves printing flexibility and freedom.

Basis of namingThe naming of the 3D printer directly reflects its core technical feature, which is that it is free from the constraints of the traditional sand box, creating a new mode of sand 3D printing. This naming scheme is simple and clear, highlighting the essential difference with the traditional sand 3D printing equipment, and emphasizing its unique advantage of realizing high-precision and high-efficiency manufacturing of sand patterns without the assistance of a sand box during the printing process.

Sandless Box 3D Printer vs. Traditional Sand 3D Printer

There is a clear difference between the working principle of a boxless 3D printer and that of a traditional sand 3D printer. Traditional sand 3D printers rely on a fixed sand box to define the molding space, and rely on the sand box to provide partial support, and the print path is limited by the sand box; while sand box 3D printers use flexible area molding technology, expanding the printing platform on demand, breaking through the size limitations, and supplying the sand and binder with greater precision, and adjusting the internal sand buildup and binder injection to provide support, so the print path is more freely and flexibly planned, and it can effectively improve the printing efficiency and sand quality. It can effectively improve the printing efficiency and the quality of the sand mold.

Prospects for sandbox-less 3D printers in the foundry sector

The development of sandbox-free 3D printers in the foundry field is very promising, mainly in the following aspects:

Technological innovation and breakthroughs

Sandbox-free 3D printers continue to realize technological innovations, such as SANDI's 3DPTEK-J4000 Adoption of sandbox-less flexible area molding technology, can be customized to expand the printing platform, the maximum molding 4 meters of sand, to meet the production needs of 10 meters + level, breaking through the traditional casting equipment size limitations, for the manufacture of large and complex castings to provide the possibility of.

Significant cost advantages

On the one hand, the cost of ownership is reduced, as the price of 4-meter and larger boxless 3D printers is comparable to that of 2.5-meter machines, allowing companies to obtain larger sizes of abrasive molds at a lower cost per unit. On the other hand, material waste is reduced, as boxless 3D printers allow precise use of materials such as sand and binder, reducing production costs.

Strong growth in market demand

Aerospace, automotive, energy power and other fields of large, complex, high-precision castings demand continues to rise. For example, the manufacture of aircraft engine components, automotive engine block, etc., sandless 3D printers can meet the high-performance requirements for castings in these fields, the market potential is huge.

Significant increase in design freedom

The sandless box 3D printer can manufacture complex geometric shapes and cavities that are difficult to achieve by traditional methods, realizing parts integration and lightweight design, providing more space for product innovation and helping to improve product performance, reduce costs and enhance the market competitiveness of enterprises.

Significant increase in productivity

Compared to traditional mold making methods, sandbox-less 3D printing of sand molds or cores takes only a few hours to a few days, dramatically shortening the development and production cycle of new products, helping manufacturers respond faster to changes in market demand, and improving productivity and economic efficiency.

Superior environmental performance

Sandless 3D printers use materials on demand, reducing waste and disposal costs of leftover materials, and some of the equipment can use environmentally friendly materials and binders, which reduces environmental pollution, meets the requirements of sustainable development, and helps foundry companies to meet the increasingly stringent restrictions of environmental regulations.

Deepening Industrial Integration

The integration of sand box 3D printer and foundry is deepening, enterprises through mergers and acquisitions of foundries and other ways to open up the "3D printing + casting" process, to provide the whole industry chain overall solution, and promote the foundry industry to the green, intelligent, high-end direction of development.

探索無砂箱3D打印機最先出現(xiàn)在三帝科技股份有限公司。

Advanced 3DP sand printing technology for fast casting

Guangxi Yulin Foundry has realized a technological breakthrough in the field of casting with the introduction of 3DP sand printing technology. The technology allows for the rapid manufacture of complex sand molds, resulting in a significant reduction in casting production cycles. This innovative process can meet customer demand for rapid casting of cast iron and aluminum alloys, and is especially suitable for companies with high precision requirements for trial parts, small batch production and complex parts. Through 3DP printing technology, Guangxi Yulin Foundry not only improves the efficiency, but also ensures the quality and consistency of castings, saving time and cost for customers.

Geographic advantage: connecting Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Greater Bay Area and Beibu Gulf Economic Zone

The location of a business is one of the most important considerations when choosing a supplier. Guangxi Yulin Foundry is located in the area connectingGuangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Areacap (a poem)Beibu Gulf Economic Zone (economic region including Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Liaoning and Shandong)The key corridor. With this unique location, we are able to respond quickly to orders from southern China while radiating to theASEAN markets. This is a hundred-billion-dollar machinery manufacturing market, which provides customers with a wide space for cooperation. Whether you are a domestic or international customer, you can enjoy convenient logistics and perfect supply chain services.

Annual production capacity of 2 million pieces of high-performance aluminum alloy products to ensure supply capacity

Guangxi Yulin Foundry has a strong production capacity, the annual output of high-performance aluminum alloy products up to2 million piecesThis capacity not only reflects our scale and strength, but also means that we can provide stable and continuous supply of products to our customers. This production capacity not only reflects the scale and strength of the company, but also means that we are able to provide our customers with a stable and continuous supply of products. Whether it is aluminum alloy parts of various specifications or customized needs, we can meet them efficiently.

Radiate South China and ASEAN market, help 100 billion machinery manufacturing industry

South China and ASEAN region is in the stage of rapid development of machinery manufacturing industry, the demand for high quality casting products is growing. Guangxi Yulin Foundry is deeply committed to this market and has a deep understanding of the industry needs and development trends. Our casting products are widely used in automobile manufacturing, construction machinery, industrial equipment and many other fields, providing reliable support for local and regional machinery manufacturing enterprises.

Why choose Guangxi Yulin Foundry?

1. technological lead: 3DP sand printing technology to create efficient and accurate casting solutions.
2. Geographical advantage: Based in Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao and Beibu Gulf, radiating to South China and ASEAN markets.
3. strong production capacity: 2 million pieces of annual production capacity to ensure stable supply.
4. Wide market coverage: To serve the 100-billion-dollar machinery manufacturing industry and meet diversified needs.

concluding remarks

Guangxi Yulin Foundry always adheres to the concept of "customer first, quality first" to provide customers with high quality casting products and services. Whether you need innovative technical support for rapid casting or stable supply of large quantities, we can provide you with the right solution. Choosing Guangxi Yulin Foundry is choosing efficiency, reliability and professionalism. We look forward to cooperating with you to create a brilliant future!

廣西玉林鑄造廠：高效、專業(yè)的鑄造服務，為客戶創(chuàng)造價值最先出現(xiàn)在三帝科技股份有限公司。

Technical and technological advantages: the perfect combination of casting art and technology

Covering an area of 7,000 square meters, the 3D casting center in Tongling, Anhui Province is equipped with a variety of advanced casting processes and equipment, covering the whole process of production capacity from design to finished product. Whether it is the creation of complex metal sculptures or the manufacture of high-precision industrial castings, we are able to meet the diverse needs of our customers.

1. Leading 3D printing precision casting technology

We have pioneered the introduction of 3D printing technology into the metal sculpture casting field, providing our customers with the following advantages:

• Breakthrough the traditional limitations: Get rid of the limitations of traditional manual modeling and realize complex and free design;
• Shorten the production cycle: directly generate molds through digital printing, dramatically increase production efficiency;
• Enhanced Accuracy and Detail Restoration: 3D printed molds support the need for casting complex details and high accuracy.

2. Diversified casting processes to meet different needs

We master a variety of advanced casting and processing technology, can be flexible according to customer needs to choose the most suitable process:

• Investment casting: suitable for high-precision, small and complex parts and artwork manufacturing;
• Resin sand casting: Supports rapid production of large-size complex castings;
• Plaster type monolithic casting: suitable for parts or artwork with complex shapes and rich details;
• Bronze Forging: Inheriting traditional craftsmanship and combining modern technology to create high-quality bronze products;
• Metal Art Processing: Covers forging, polishing and surface treatment processes for a wide range of metal artwork.

Annual production capacity and industry applications: Strong strengths to help customers succeed

• Bronze sculpture annual production capacity of 500 tons
  With the ability to produce 500 tons of bronze sculptures per year, Anhui Tongling 3D Casting Center is a benchmark enterprise in the field of metal art casting in China. Whether it's large-scale city sculptures, art exhibits, or small metal artifacts, we are able to deliver efficiently and ensure both quality and aesthetic effects.
• Wide range of applications
  Our products and services are widely used in the following areas:
  • Urban public art project: design and build iconic urban sculptures;
  • Museums and cultural heritage conservation: reproduction and restoration of valuable historical artifacts;
  • High-end customization: metal art processing services for artists, designers, etc;
  • Industrial casting: Production of high-precision, high-performance industrial parts.

Our Core Advantage: Why Tongling, Anhui?

1. Technological Innovation, Industry Leadership
   The first to introduce 3D printing precision casting technology into the field of metal sculpture, free from traditional limitations, giving customers greater freedom of design to meet the demand for complex shapes and detail restoration.
2. Multi-process integration, one-stop service
   From investment casting, resin sand casting to bronze forging and surface treatment, we provide one-stop service for the whole process to ensure reliable product quality and controlled delivery.
3. Strong production capacity, quality assurance
   With a production capacity of 500 tons of bronze sculptures per year, the company meets all manufacturing needs from small artworks to large-scale urban sculptures and ensures efficient delivery.
4. Extensive experience with a wide range of applications
   We have been deeply engaged in the field of metal art and casting for many years, and have established long-term relationships with artists, public art organizations, museums, etc., and our products have been widely recognized in many fields.
5. Professional team, attentive service
   With experienced design, casting and machining teams, we provide all-round support from design optimization to product landing to ensure the perfect realization of customers' ideas and needs.

Empowering metal art and precision casting to bring ideas to life

Anhui Tongling 3D Casting Center is committed to providing customers with technologically advanced and reliable quality metal art casting and precision manufacturing services. Whether you need to design complex urban sculptures, customize high-end artwork, or quickly prototype high-precision industrial parts, we can provide you with the best solutions.

We are not only a manufacturer, but also a creative realizer in cooperation. Through advanced technology, professional service and strong production capacity, we look forward to working with you to create more wonderful works!

安徽銅陵3D鑄造中心：國內(nèi)3D打印精密鑄造與金屬藝術(shù)制造專家最先出現(xiàn)在三帝科技股份有限公司。

Technical strength: advanced equipment and intelligent production line

Shandong Rizhao 3D casting center is equipped with a series of industry-leading 3D printing equipment and processing equipment, covering the whole process of additive manufacturing and subsequent processing, to ensure that it can meet the diverse and complex manufacturing needs:

• 3D printing equipment
  • SLM (Selective Laser Melting) / SLS (Selective Laser Sintering): For the manufacture of high-precision metal parts to meet the needs of complex structures and high performance;
  • 3DP Sand Printing: Rapid manufacturing of sand molds for complex castings, dramatically reducing production cycle time;
  • SLA (light-curing molding): Used for high-precision resin modeling, especially for verifying complex shape designs.
• Processing and testing equipment
  • Lathes, boring machines, milling machines, CNC machining centers (CNC): support precision machining to meet the requirements of high-precision parts;
  • Non-destructive testing equipment: to ensure that product quality meets industry requirements;
  • Heat treatment and surface treatment equipment: Improve the performance and appearance of castings to meet specific industry standards.
• Intelligent Casting Line
  • Multiple intelligent casting lines supportsand castingcap (a poem)precision castingWe provide customers with efficient and stable casting manufacturing services.

One-Stop Solution: Additive Manufacturing Meets Traditional Craftsmanship

Shandong Rizhao 3D Casting Center integrates 3D printing technology and traditional manufacturing processes to provide customers with full-process services from design to delivery and to meet customers' diverse manufacturing needs:

1. Additive manufacturing technologies

Rapid manufacturing of complex parts using 3D printing technology:

• Laser SLM/SLS: Direct manufacturing of high-performance metal parts, suitable for high-precision, complex cavity structures;
• 3DP Sand Printing: Rapid prototyping of complex casting molds to support the manufacture of large-size castings;
• SLA Light Curing: High precision resin parts for cosmetic verification and functional testing.

2. Casting and machining services

• Sand casting: rapid production of large castings of complex shapes;
• Precision casting: to meet the needs of high-precision, small and complex parts;
• CNC MACHINING: High precision CNC machining to ensure that the size and quality of the parts meet customer requirements.

3. Surface treatment and inspection services

• Surface treatment: Provide a variety of treatments such as painting, polishing, oxidizing, etc. to enhance the appearance quality and performance of parts;
• Heat treatment: optimizing the mechanical properties and durability of parts;
• Non-destructive testing: to ensure that the product is free of internal defects and meets industry standards.

Core Advantage: Meet the needs of multi-scene, multi-material, and multi-batch

1. Material diversification

We support the processing and manufacturing of a wide range of materials to meet the different needs of our customers:

• Aluminum alloys, copper alloys, and stainless steel: lightweight and high-strength, suitable for precision parts manufacturing;
• Cast iron: suitable for high-strength, large structural parts manufacturing.

2. Wide range of applications

Our technologies and services cover a wide range of complex manufacturing scenarios:

• Prototype trial validation: Rapid manufacturing of prototypes to shorten the R&D cycle and help customers validate their designs;
• Medium and small batch flexible manufacturing: flexible response to small batch order requirements, help customers reduce production costs;
• Complex Cavity Structure Manufacturing: Utilizing additive manufacturing technology to achieve complex designs that are difficult to accomplish with traditional processes.

3. Rapid response and efficient delivery

Through the efficient combination of 3D printing technology and intelligent production lines, we are able to significantly shorten the production cycle and provide our customers with rapid prototyping and on-time delivery.

Empowering the automotive parts industry to help customers succeed

Shandong Rizhao 3D casting center will be advanced 3D printing technology and intelligent manufacturing process in-depth integration, especially in the auto parts industry, to provide customers with innovative manufacturing solutions:

• Enhanced Design Freedom: Complex geometries that are difficult to machine with traditional processes are realized through additive manufacturing technology;
• Shorten the R&D cycle: rapid trial production of prototypes, reduce mold manufacturing time, accelerate product launch;
• Reduced production costs: flexible manufacturing combined with mass production to optimize production efficiency.

Conclusion: Your Smart Manufacturing Partner

Shandong Rizhao 3D Casting Center provides efficient and reliable manufacturing services for auto parts industry and other manufacturing fields with advanced technology, perfect equipment and one-stop service capability. Whether it is prototype trial production, complex structural parts manufacturing, or small and medium-sized mass production, we can provide you with professional and flexible solutions.

Feel free to contact us to discuss your project needs and let us work together to drive your product success every step of the way, from design to manufacturing!

山東日照3D鑄造中心：汽車零部件行業(yè)3D打印與智能制造的領先服務商最先出現(xiàn)在三帝科技股份有限公司。

Why choose Henan Pingdingshan Foundry?

1. Industry-leading, quality-assured

Henan Pingdingshan Foundry is a leading enterprise in the high-voltage transmission cast aluminum shell industry, with many years of casting experience, and is an excellent supplier and long-term strategic partner of Pinggao Group. At the same time, we are alsoKorea LS, Korea NissinWe are the sole supplier of GIS shells in China for well-known companies, providing customers with stable and reliable product supply.

Our core products are widely used inUltra-ultra-high voltage power transmission, rail transportation, aerospace, new energyand other high-end fields, especially in the Baihetan Hydropower Station and other well-known domestic and international engineering projects play an important role.

2. One-stop casting service to fully satisfy needs

We offer a one-stop service from design to delivery, covering the following segments:

• process design: Professional casting process design according to customer needs;
• 3D printing: Rapid manufacturing of complex sand molds and dies using proprietary 3D printing equipment (Understanding Sand 3D Printers);
• Foundry production: A variety of advanced casting processes are used to meet the size, strength and performance requirements of different castings;
• Machining and Inspection: Equipped with advanced machining and testing equipment to ensure product precision and quality;
• Paint and surface treatment: The daily painting capacity is up to 200 square meters, which meets the needs of surface treatment of different standards (national standard, enterprise standard, etc.).

Whether it's a complex shaped part, a small customized lot, or a large-scale production, we provide reliable solutions that help our customers accomplish their project goals efficiently.

3. Advanced technology and strong casting capacity

Intelligent production line

We have established several intelligent casting production lines to suit different needs:

• 3D Printing Smart Casting: Rapid prototyping of complex and large aluminum alloy parts;
• low-pressure casting: Improvement of densities and intrinsic quality of castings;
• Gravity casting and flip casting: Produces high-strength, high-precision castings;
• precision casting: To meet the needs of high-precision and complex structural parts.

Oversized aluminum alloy casting capacity

We have the ability to develop and produce super-large shaped aluminum alloy castings, and our annual output of high-end aluminum alloy parts can be as high as5000 tons. Through self-developed casting 3D printing equipment and efficient production lines, we are able to respond quickly to customer needs, shorten the R&D cycle and improve delivery efficiency.

4. Core application areas, covering high-end industries

Our products are widely used in a number of core industries to meet their stringent requirements for high performance aluminum alloy castings:

• Ultra-ultra-high voltage transmission: Cast aluminum shells have performed excellently in projects such as Baihetan Hydropower Station and Extra High Voltage Transmission Network;
• rapid transit: Provides lightweight, high-strength aluminum alloy parts;
• aerospace: Manufacture of high-performance, high-precision key components;
• new energy: Provide high quality core component support for new energy equipment.

Whether it's complex housings for high-voltage power transmission equipment or lightweight structural components for rail transportation and aerospace, we provide reliable solutions and help our customers stand out from the competition.

5. Environmental protection and quality are emphasized, and the service is attentive and efficient.

We always uphold the concept of green manufacturing, equipped with advanced environmental protection processing equipment, and strictly control the emission problems in the production process. Meanwhile, our products are manufactured in compliance with many standards such as national standard and enterprise standard, with stable and reliable quality.

In addition, we focus on customer service, providing fast-response technical support and flexible customization services to ensure that each project is efficiently implemented.

Conclusion: Become your trusted foundry partner!

Henan Pingdingshan Foundry has become a benchmark enterprise in the field of large aluminum alloy castings at home and abroad with advanced technology, excellent quality and strong production capacity. Whether you need rapid trial production, mass production, or research and development of super-large and complex structural parts, we can provide you with reliable and efficient one-stop solutions.

Feel free to contact us to discuss your casting needs! Let's work together to drive your project to success!

河南平頂山鑄造廠：大型鋁合金鑄造的行業(yè)標桿最先出現(xiàn)在三帝科技股份有限公司。

Factory scale and equipment strength

Shaanxi Xianyang Foundry is located in Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province, covering an area of 22,000 square meters, with an existing building area of 18,000 square meters. The factory is equipped with more than 50 sets of advanced casting and machining equipments, which can comfortably cope with the production needs of various complex castings. We have industry-leading technical equipment, including:

• 3DP Sand Printing Equipment: Realize rapid molding of complex castings and shorten the production cycle;
• SLS Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printing Equipment: Accurate and efficient, meeting the demand for high-precision customization;
• Coordinate measuring machine, laser 3D scanner: Ensure product dimensional accuracy and quality;
• Vacuum Direct Reading Spectrometer: Accurate analysis of the material composition ensures the material properties of the casting.

This comprehensive system of equipment enables us to respond quickly to customer needs and ensure that each product meets strict quality standards.

Specialized casting technology and a wide range of products

Shaanxi Xianyang Foundry masters a wide range of specialized casting processes, including:

• sand casting: For complex shapes and large and medium-sized castings;
• low-pressure casting: Improvement of casting densities and surface quality;
• precision casting: Produces high-precision, high-performance small castings;
• metal molding: Suitable for mass production of high-precision parts.

Through these advanced processes, we are able to produce a wide range of products includingAluminum alloy, copper alloy, wear-resistant copper bushings, tin bronze, aluminum bronze, cast iron, cast steelThe factory produces about 1800 tons of castings. With an annual production capacity of about 1,800 tons of castings, the factory is not only capable of meeting the demand for mass production, but is also particularly good at rapid trial production of small batches, helping customers to quickly validate their designs at the R&D stage.

Wide range of industry applications

Our casting products are widely used in several high-end fields, including:

• Aerospace and military industry: Meet high performance and high reliability requirements;
• rapid transit: Provide key components to ensure stable operation;
• Cars & Motorcycles: Customized solutions for powertrain and structural components;
• Shipbuilding, pumps and valves and metallurgy: Manufacture durable, high-strength components;
• Electricity and Construction Machinery: Provide long-lasting, stable core components for equipment.

With many years of experience in the industry, we are able to gain a deep understanding of the specific needs of each sector and offer tailor-made casting solutions.

Reasons to choose Shaanxi Xianyang Foundry

1. technologically advanced: Introduced 3D printing and precision inspection technology to ensure product quality and production efficiency;
2. Craftsmanship: Mastery of a wide range of casting processes to cope with casting needs of varying complexity;
3. Fast delivery: Supports small batch rapid prototyping, helping customers to shorten the R&D cycle;
4. Experienced in the industry: Serving a number of high-end industries, we have accumulated a wealth of practical experience;
5. quality assurance (QA): Provide customers with high quality castings through strict testing equipment and process control.

concluding remarks

Shaanxi Xianyang Foundry has become a trusted casting service provider for many customers thanks to our advanced equipment, professional craftsmanship and excellent service capabilities. Whether you need R&D support for quick trial production or reliable security for mass production, we can provide you with the best quality casting products and services. Feel free to contact us to discuss your casting needs!

陜西咸陽鑄造廠：高效可靠的鑄造服務提供商最先出現(xiàn)在三帝科技股份有限公司。

I. Production scale and capacity guarantee

Casting business often involves different levels of order requirements, customers are concerned about whether the foundry has the appropriate scale and capacity to undertake their projects. The Hebei Daming Foundry covers an area of 70 acres, with a total construction area of 24,614 square meters, which provides sufficient space for the layout of production facilities and lays the foundation for stable and efficient production. Especially important is that it can achieve an annual production capacity of 20,000 tons of high-end aluminum alloy parts for intelligent manufacturing, which means that no matter whether it is a small to medium-sized customized production or a large-scale batch order, Daimyo Foundry has the ability to complete the delivery on time and in accordance with the quality, so that you do not need to worry about the lack of production capacity to affect the progress of the business.

II. Advanced equipment and technology

In the casting field, equipment and process directly determine the quality and manufacturability of products. The plant has independent intellectual property rights of casting 3D printing equipment, this advanced equipment in the manufacture of complex structural parts unique advantages, can accurately realize the design concept, for the manufacture of those parts that are difficult to complete the traditional process provides a possibility. Meanwhile, the aluminum alloy casting production line, perfect machining and testing equipment constitute a complete production chain. Moreover, the intelligent green 3D casting production line covers liquid squeeze casting, low-pressure casting, differential pressure casting, gravity casting and other processes, each of which is suitable for products with different characteristics, for example, liquid squeeze casting can improve the mechanical properties of castings, and low-pressure casting is suitable for the production of complex, thin-walled airtight parts, etc., so as to meet the manufacturing of products of multiple varieties and different performance requirements, and ensure that the various types of We can satisfy a wide variety of products with different performance requirements, ensuring that all kinds of metal parts you need can be produced here with high quality through the appropriate process.

III. Integration services capacity

Customers want to simplify the process as much as possible in the casting business cooperation, reduce communication costs, Daimyo Foundry has the "process design + 3D printing + casting + machining and testing" integrated service capabilities, which is just right to meet this demand. From the initial process design of the project, the professional team in the factory can carefully plan a scientific and reasonable manufacturing program based on your specific requirements for the product; then use 3D printing to quickly create samples or key components for verification; then casting to ensure the smooth implementation of mass production; machining to ensure the dimensional accuracy of the product; and finally testing to strictly control the quality, so that the entire casting business process can be efficiently and smoothly carried out within a factory. The whole casting business process can be completed efficiently and smoothly in one factory, avoiding the tediousness of repeatedly communicating and coordinating with multiple suppliers or different departments, saving your time and energy and making the casting project more efficient and orderly.

In short, Hebei Daimyo Foundry, with its solid production scale, advanced equipment and technology and perfect integration of service capabilities, has become an ideal partner for customers with casting business needs, and can help your business high-quality, sustainable development.

河北大名（邯鄲）鑄造廠：滿足您鑄造業(yè)務需求的可靠伙伴最先出現(xiàn)在三帝科技股份有限公司。

Effect of laser power and wavelength

laser power

• Sintering capacity correlationLaser power is a key parameter for SLS wax 3D printers and directly determines the effectiveness and efficiency of the wax sintering process. Higher laser power allows the wax particles to melt and bond together faster, making it possible to quickly build larger or thicker structures. For example, in the manufacture of wax molds for large industrial parts, sufficient laser power ensures that the wax powder is fully sintered in a short period of time, increasing the printing speed. However, if the laser power is too high, this may lead to overburning of the surface of the wax mold, e.g. scorching, deformation, etc., which affects the quality and subsequent use of the wax mold. On the other hand, too low a laser power may not allow the wax powder to melt completely, resulting in a weak sintering and a loose structure of the wax mold, or even damage during subsequent handling or processing.
• Adaptation to different materials: Different types of wax materials have different requirements for laser power due to their different physical properties such as melting point and thermal conductivity. For wax powder with high melting point and relatively hard texture, higher laser power is often needed to realize good sintering; while wax powder with lower melting point and easier melting can use relatively low laser power. Therefore, the selection of wax powder materials needs to be considered in conjunction with the laser power range of the printer in order to achieve the best sintering results.

laser wavelength

• Material Absorption Properties: The wavelength of the laser also plays an important role in the printing process by influencing the degree of absorption of the laser energy by the wax material. Different wax materials have different absorption efficiencies at specific wavelengths. For example, some wax materials may absorb laser energy better at wavelengths in the near infrared (NIR) region, and under the irradiation of the laser at this wavelength, the laser energy can be efficiently converted into thermal energy, resulting in a good sintering. If the laser wavelength does not match the absorption characteristics of the wax powder material, even if the laser power is sufficient, it is difficult for the wax powder to fully absorb the energy for melting and sintering, which can lead to printing failure or poor quality of the printed wax model.
• Application Scenario Differences: In practical application, according to different use scenarios and requirements on wax mold performance, sometimes it is also necessary to choose a suitable wavelength of laser. For example, in the printing of jewelry wax molds, which requires high precision and high surface quality, a specific wavelength of laser may be selected, which can make the wax powder sintered finely and uniformly, and reduce the surface defects due to uneven energy absorption; while in some industrial wax molds manufacturing scenarios, which require lower precision and pay more attention to productivity, the laser may be selected according to the common wavelengths of the wax powder material, which are generally suitable for the wax powder to achieve fast and stable printing. realize fast and stable printing.

Print Layer Thickness and Accuracy Analysis

print layer thickness

• Impact on model refinement: The print layer thickness is the thickness of the wax mold layer that is formed when each layer of wax powder is sintered during the SLS printing process. Smaller layer thicknesses result in finer details and smoother surfaces. For example, when printing wax models of artistic sculptures with fine textures or intricate jewelry wax models, a layer thickness of a few tens of microns can clearly reproduce details such as tiny grain lines and thin-walled structures in the design model. On the contrary, a larger layer thickness can speed up the printing speed, but it will lead to obvious stepped textures on the surface of the wax model, reducing the fineness of the model, which is not suitable for some products with high demands on appearance and precision.
• Trade-offs with print speed: There is often a trade-off between accuracy and speed when choosing a layer thickness for printing. Thinner layer thicknesses mean that more layers are needed to build the entire wax mold and print times increase significantly, while thicker layer thicknesses reduce the number of layers and speed up the process, but at the expense of some accuracy. In actual production, the layer thickness should be determined according to the specific product requirements and the urgency of the production task. For example, for mass-produced industrial molds that do not require particularly high precision, the layer thickness can be increased to improve production efficiency; while for customized, high-value fine wax molds, a smaller layer thickness is preferred to ensure quality.

Precision Analysis

• Dimensional accuracyDimensional accuracy is a function of how well the printed wax model matches the design model in terms of size, and is affected by a number of factors including the accuracy of the laser scanning system, the positioning accuracy of the mechanical moving parts, and the shrinkage of the wax powder material during the sintering process. High precision printers are able to control the dimensional error within a very small range, which is crucial for wax molds that need to be precisely matched with other parts, such as wax molds for precision casting and wax molds for dental restorations, or else the cast metal parts may not be able to be mounted properly or the medical restorations may not be effective.
• Shape AccuracyShape accuracy is related to the ability of the wax model to accurately reproduce the complex shapes and geometrical structures of the design model. Since SLS constructs wax molds by layer-by-layer sintering, it is easy to have accuracy problems in some parts with special shapes such as overhanging parts, thin walls, inner corners, etc. For example, the overhanging parts may need to be supported, and if the support design is not reasonable or not handled correctly after removing the support, the shape accuracy of the part may be affected. In addition, the planning of the laser scanning path and the uniformity of the wax powder will also affect the shape accuracy. Ensuring a good shape accuracy will ensure that the wax model meets the expected function and appearance requirements in the subsequent applications.

Temperature control for building platforms

Initial temperature setting

• Wax powder spreading uniformityThe initial temperature of the construction platform has an important influence on the uniformity of the spreading of the wax powder on the platform. A suitable initial temperature enables the wax powder to spread better during the laying process and avoids localized piles or vacancies. For example, when the platform temperature is slightly higher than the fluidity temperature of the wax powder at room temperature, the wax powder can be evenly spread on the platform like fine sand, providing a good starting condition for subsequent laser sintering. If the platform temperature is too low, the wax powder may not be able to spread out smoothly, resulting in uneven thickness of each layer of wax powder, which in turn affects the quality of the whole wax mold; whereas too high a platform temperature may cause the wax powder to be partially melted and sticking before it is spread out, which likewise destroys the molding effect of the wax mold.
• Quality of the first sintered layer: The initial temperature also affects the sintering quality of the first wax mold layer. A suitable platform temperature helps the wax powder to bond better with the platform under laser irradiation and improves the firmness of the first layer, so that it can provide a stable foundation for the construction of subsequent layers. Different wax materials have different optimal initial platform temperatures, which need to be set accurately according to the properties of the wax powder used to ensure a good sintering of the first layer and to prevent separation of the first layer from the platform or incomplete sintering.

temperature stability

• Printing Process Impact: The temperature stability of the build platform is crucial during the whole wax mold printing process. Large fluctuations in temperature can lead to changes in the physical properties of the wax powder (e.g. fluidity, sintering characteristics, etc.), which in turn affects the bonding effect between the layers of the wax mold and the structural stability of the overall wax mold. For example, a sudden increase in temperature may cause excessive melting of the wax powder being sintered, destroying the structure of the existing wax mold; a decrease in temperature may cause insufficient sintering of the subsequent wax powder, resulting in quality problems such as delamination and cracking. Therefore, printers are usually equipped with a high precision temperature control system that monitors and regulates the platform temperature in real time to keep it within a set stable range, ensuring high quality sintering from the first to the last layer of the wax mold.
• Requirements for different wax mold typesThe requirements for temperature stability of the platform vary for different types and sizes of wax molds. For large, thick-walled wax molds, due to the longer printing time, the cumulative effect of temperature changes is greater, and stricter temperature control is needed to ensure uniform sintering of the internal and external wax structure; while small, thin-walled wax molds, although the printing time is relatively shorter, due to the fragility of their structure, they are more sensitive to temperature fluctuations, and they also need a stable platform temperature environment to ensure the quality of wax molds to avoid deformation, damage, etc. caused by temperature changes. The temperature environment should be stabilized to ensure the quality and to avoid the deformation and damage of the wax molds due to temperature change.

In summary, the key technical parameters of laser power and wavelength, print layer thickness and accuracy, and temperature control of the build platform interact with each other to determine the print performance and mold quality of SLS wax 3D printers, and require in-depth understanding and consideration when using and evaluating these printers.

了解SLS蠟模3D打印機的關(guān)鍵技術(shù)參數(shù)最先出現(xiàn)在三帝科技股份有限公司。