There are many additive technologies available on the market. At Cubic Inch, when selecting the technology, we place the greatest importance on the mechanical properties of the parts. A long-term perspective of technology development is also highly important to us. Considering these values, the choice was clear to us - HP and Multi Jet Fusion technology. The choice of this technology partner was a very good decision and
Multi Jet Fusion is one of the latest additive manufacturing technologies developed by HP. Its main advantages are very high efficiency, durability of parts and surface quality.
3D printing of metal is one of the fastest developing technologies. The principle of operation is based on the selective sinter of metal powders with a laser beam. The main advantage is the possibility of creating highly geometrically complex details.
The simplest 3D printing technology, whose operating principle is based on depositing successive layers of melted plastic. Its main advantage is that we can create single details in a very short time.
The technology of parts smoothing consists in micro-machining the surface in a vibrating bowl.
| Multi Jet Fusion | Metal 3D printing | FDM | Vibro polishing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. dimmensions | 380 x 280 x 380 mm | 275 x 275 x 275 mm | 300 x 300 x 200 mm | Approx. 200 mm along the longest axis. |
| Lead time | 3-5 working days | 5-7 working days | 3-5 working days | + 1 working day |
| Materials | Polyamid PA12 | Stainless Steel 316L | ABS | – |
| Accuracy | +/-0,3% (min. 0,3mm) | +/- 0,2% (min. 0,2 mm) | +/- 0,4% (min. 0,4 mm) | – |
| Min. wall thickness | 0,8 mm | 0,5 mm | 1 mm | – |