This is quite something. An Indian developed Metal 3D printer with a build volume of 450X450X450!!!
INTECH ADDITIVE SOLUTIONS LAUNCHES ITS LARGE-FORMAT IFUSION LF SERIES OF METAL 3D PRINTERS
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Bangalore-based 3D printer OEM
Intech Additive Solutions has launched its large-format iFusion LF series of metal 3D printers.
Backed by almost four years of research and development, the laser powder bed fusion range is characterized by its build volume of 450 x 450 x 450mm. Primarily aimed at Indian manufacturers serving the aerospace, automotive, and general engineering sectors, the machines are compatible with a wide variety of metal alloys, including aluminum, steel, Inconel, cobalt chrome, and titanium.
Pradeep Nair, Vice President of Hardware Sales at Intech, states, “Indian companies have a huge interest in 3D printers that build parts larger than 400mm. All these machines must be imported and are prohibitively expensive. There are other issues like long lead times for support and spares, making Indian companies ultimately settle for the less expensive mid-sized machines. The ‘iFusion LF Series’ amply fills this void.”
The new iFusion LF series
The company’s latest PBF range gives users a number of laser options, starting with a single 500W laser at the low end. If needed, customers are able to upgrade to an entire quad-laser configuration with a set of 700W or 1000W devices, making the LF series versatile in its capabilities. Developed and built at Intech’s own in-house facilities, the systems have a heavy focus on automation, with built in powder handling, part removal, and powder sieving functionalities.
Intech’s micro-jet engine R&D subsidiary, Poeir Jets, has already signed an agreement to use the new LF series to manufacture
metal parts for its heavy-lift drones, citing the large build chamber, low production costs, and local support availability as key factors.