Not your average 3D printers

[Ali]

Day trip to Formnext in Frankfurt.

500KG, 500hr (yep, 21 days) print. Sorry, forgot what metal this is.

(In case you’re curious, it’s not a real part, some theoretical design more to do with showing off the capabilities of the printer.)

Some more metal, I think from the same manufacturer

To put it in perspective, there are staircases around the perimeter of some of the printers they didn’t bring to the exhibition…

@MattF saw this and thought of you - sorry I’m not sure how much it was but you know you NEED one

A lot of robotic welding going on, some building up parts from scratch like below, others being worn parts scanned / built up / re-machined in one hit

 

[Ali]

Gratuitous toys

 

[rtcosic]

A lot of robotic welding going on, ....... others being worn parts scanned / built up / re-machined in one hit.


Can you imagine the dribbling, open-mouth stares of the REME bods in the forward repair shops??

 

[MattF]

@MattF saw this and thought of you - sorry I’m not sure how much it was but you know you NEED one

 

[Erie Fred]

Gratuitous toys

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Upper left, on the wall, does it say thermoset ?
I thought all plastic printing used thermoplast material ?

 

[Ali]

Upper left, on the wall, does it say thermoset ?
I thought all plastic printing used thermoplast material ?

Key Features of the HFP Series
The HFP Series is a modular system that integrates multiple functions into a single workflow, primarily targeting industrial applications that require high strength and specific performance materials.

• Hybrid Workflow: The platform combines robotic deposition of fiber-reinforced thermoset pastes with precision milling. This integrated process is designed to eliminate bottlenecks associated with using multiple separate machines.

 

[roofman]

Should this even be called "printing" anymore, its come so far its more like 3d moulding now.

 

[selectedgrub]

and here I am rubbing 2 sticks together to make fire.

 

[Erie Fred]

and here I am rubbing 2 sticks together to make fire.

Fire GOOD