Alternative: Stratasys Direct Manufacturing

There is a preconceived notion within the manufacturing industry that powder reuse and recycling for direct metal laser melting (DMLM) negatively impacts material properties and leads to inferior parts. Engineers, skeptical about material recycling, often specify a maximum powder age and require additive manufacturing (AM) providers to discard all old powder. In reality, reusing and recycling powder with the proper controls not only has no effect on mechanical properties, it enables DMLM to be a more efficient and economical AM process. Stratasys Direct Manufacturing supported this theory through two separate 8-month long studies conducted in parallel to serial production. The first study focused on feedstock properties and the resulting room-and elevated-temperature tensile results of IN625. The second study focused on the chemical composition and room temperature tensile properties of Cobalt Chrome. The second also focused on the powder properties and room-temperature tensile properties of IN625. The mission to control, track, and develop the additive metals production process has led to increased confidence in DMLM. In this session, Stratasys Direct Manufacturing will present the results from their studies and explain what proper powder reuse and recycling control could mean for AM.

In 2014, global 3D printing company Stratasys combined established service providers Solid Concepts, RedEye, and Harvest Technologies to form Stratasys Direct Manufacturing. Together, we became the innovative leader of 3D printing and advanced manufacturing services.

Throughout our combined three decades of industry experience, we’ve honed our engineering and manufacturing expertise across a range of additive and conventional technologies. As true pioneers in 3D printing, we have developed processes and materials that optimize and enhance what can be achieved in manufacturing.

We leverage seven manufacturing locations and the largest capacity in North America to ensure every customer’s project is a success. Serving tens of thousands of customers at all stages of product development, we make it easier for businesses to bring quality products to market faster.

IMTS 2018 Booth #431600
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