The team at the Innovation Center in Heuchelheim is pleased to welcome new additions to its machine park. Thanks to a modern powder bed 3D printer from HP, the 3D printing service center is expanding its capabilities for printing prototypes and auxiliaries for production at Schunk.

The so-called multi-jet fusion technology is used to print high-quality parts made of polyamide (PA12). The plastic is one of the high-performance polymers and can withstand temperatures of up to 140 °C on a permanent basis. In addition, PA12 exhibits good dimensional stability and high detail accuracy in printing, is liquid-tight, has good chemical resistance and can therefore also replace aluminum parts cost-effectively for certain applications.

Printing without support structures

The maximum component size is 330x190x245 millimeters. 3D printing technology makes production possible within one day. "This enables us to produce complex and resilient parts in a short time. A special highlight is that powder bed printing allows us to completely dispense with support structures!" says Johannes Koller, application engineer at the 3D printing service center.

"We are very pleased that we can now support Schunk's various departments even better and are happy to help with the production of prototypes and auxiliary equipment. Just ask us!" says Gotthard Nauditt, head of the 3D Printing Service Center.