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A3DM Technologies and GPA Innova Advancing Post-Processing of Metal 3D Printed Parts with Unique Process https://ift.tt/2BOO6ml Vermont-based A3DM Technologies, which has long contributed to multiple commercial 3D printing production processes, and GPA Innova, founded in 2015 in Barcelona, recently entered into a collaborative research and development agreement in order to further advance post-processing of metal 3D printed parts. The two companies will accomplish this using an award-winning dry electropolishing surface treatment process called DLyte, for Dry Electrolyte.
A3DM was founded back in 1996, and in addition to its new agreement with GPA Innova, the company is also focused on using induction plasma to synthesize spherical micron and nano metal powders for multiple technology applications, in addition to developing optimized laser plotting and other parameters for powder bed fusion 3D printers.
GPA Innova created the patented DLyte process, which specifically targets surface roughness uniformly, while also sustaining small feature details and dimensional accuracy of metal 3D printed parts. The technology firm specializes in designing and manufacturing metal surface finishing machinery, and was originally founded in order to provide product design and process development solutions for industrial applications. So, just what makes the DLyte process so special? We asked Adler to explain how it works, and he said that it can be considered a “disruptive engineering technology in electrolyte finishing” for several reasons.
DLyte is a unique, one-step automated process that grinds and polishes metal 3D printed parts using ion transport with free solid bodies, without using a liquid electrolyte. 3D printed parts made out of metals such as aluminum, cobalt chrome, nickel alloys, precious metals, steel and stainless steel, and titanium can all be used with the DLyte process in multiple industries, such as aerospace, automotive, dental, healthcare, and luxury. We asked Adler why DLyte is different from other surface finishing or post-processing methods, like HIP or tumbling.
According to the website, DLyte differs from traditional polishing in that it can not only preserve the initial shapes, but also penetrate into all of a part’s dead zones. Without having to rely on grinding patterns, the process creates a homogeneous polish across the surface, and can process complex geometries without leaving any micro-scratches on the surface. The main benefits of using DLyte include:
As part of its agreement with GPA Innova, A3DM Technologies will be working to develop optimized processing parameters for the DLyte process, specifically for metal alloys that are used in powder-based 3D printing processes. VIDEO Discuss this news and other 3D printing topics at 3DPrintBoard.com or share your thoughts in the Facebook comments below. Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://3dprint.com February 21, 2019 at 12:21AM
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