Hybrid LFAM uses the “Near Net Shape” approach to part production where the part is first printed at high speed slightly larger than needed, then trimmed to the final size and shape. This is the fastest, most efficient method of 3D printing large structures. With LFAM, both printing and trimming can be done on the same machine. LFAM can process parts from virtually any thermoplastic composite material including high temperature materials that are ideal for moulds and tooling that must operate at elevated temperatures.
LFAM’s printing system produces parts that are solid, fully fused, vacuum tight and virtually void free. LFAM is intended for serious industrial production. It is not a lab, evaluation or demonstration machine, but is instead a full-fledged industrial additive manufacturing system intended for the production of large scale components.
Advantage OF Hybrid LFAM :
Only LFAM Cannot deliver the finish and tolerances which CNC Machining offers. On the other hand, traditionally parts have been made by machining an oversized blank, removing material to achieve the final net shape. Often more material is removed than remains. Near-net-shape additive manufacturing prints a part that is nearly the final size and shape then trims it to final dimensions. The amount of material removed is much less, resulting in faster processing, lower cost and more efficient use of material. It is an ideal approach for really large parts where alternate production methods may not be possible. With the proper choice of material, it may be possible to skip building a master and go directly from a computer design to printing a working mould, saving even more time and money. For industrial tooling, this direct digital, additive manufacturing approach is substantially faster and dramatically less expensive.
While much attention has been focused on the consumer market, consumer-grade 3D printers are not suitable for large-scale production grade additive manufacturing. Industrial 3D printers are designed for a specific purpose and they have the speed, facilities and robustness which are critical for industrial 3D manufacturing.
They come with a wide range of features and different specifications, that means that the industrial 3D printer price can vary hugely. To identify just how much industrial printers cost, it is worth understanding a little more about them. What is the difference between the consumer 3D printer and industrial 3D printer price and why? Where is it based on and how to compare?