Mears Machine purchases third Velo3D metal 3D printer
Velo3D has introduced that Mears Machine Company has acquired one other of its steel additive manufacturing methods, bringing its complete fleet of Velo3D Sapphire XCs 3D printers to 3.
The precision machining firm will use the system to provide components in Constellium’s Aheadd CP1 aluminium alloy, a fabric which is alleged to tremendously cut back post-printing warmth remedy necessities in comparison with different 3D printable aluminium alloys. Velo3D is alleged to see vital alternatives for components in Aheadd CP1, significantly in supporting crucial defence-related applications.
“Integrating the Velo3D Sapphire XC printer into our operations represents a big leap ahead in our skill to satisfy the evolving wants of our clients,” mentioned Roger Mears, CEO of Mears Machine Company. “This know-how empowers us to effectively ship complicated, high-quality elements to our clients, positioning us as a number one accomplice within the additive manufacturing panorama. As our clients’ half wants enhance, we are able to simply enhance manufacturing quantity with Velo3D’s extremely scalable additive manufacturing resolution, which makes it distinctive within the trade.”
The big-format Sapphire XC makes use of eight 1-kilowatt lasers and may produce components at 600 mm in diameter and 550 mm in top. Mixed with Velo3D’s software program, components are mentioned to be simply scaled for manufacturing throughout any Sapphire XC system operating the identical materials. Velo3D says this characteristic is essential as Mears Machines goals to ship for purchasers who search to ‘affordably scale manufacturing of additively manufactured elements.’
“As precision machine retailers look to undertake superior manufacturing applied sciences, like 3D printing, we’re happy to assist their mission to modernise and higher serve their clients,” mentioned Brad Kreger, CEO of Velo3D. “We’re thrilled to accomplice with Mears Machine as they combine a 3rd Sapphire XC printer into their operations. Our know-how is designed to empower producers like Mears Machine to attain new ranges of productiveness and innovation via additive manufacturing.”
Earlier this 12 months Velo3D introduced the sale of two Sapphire XC steel 3D printers to Mears Machine, bringing its complete buy orders to 27 million USD since December 2023. Within the final 12 months, Bechtel Plant Equipment, Inc., a chief contractor for the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program invested in a Velo3D Sapphire XC steel 3D printer to assist the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, whereas Kratos SRE, Inc., a subsidiary of Kratos Protection & Safety Options, Inc., acquired a system to assist clients within the defence sector.
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