
prototype 1996 |

prototype 2001 |
The PM250 system in its current configuration is the result
of an in-depth development program which, step by step, has updated all the
major functions of the equipment concerning its material and software aspects.
Main characteristics of the equipment :
- Manufacturing volume made up with a cylinder of 250 mm in diameter and a height of 300 mm.
- The standard Materials used are metallic and ceramic powders which can be found on the powder metallurgy market.
Metal : Stainless Steels, Tool Steels, Non ferrous alloys, Super alloys...
Ceramic : Alumina...
- The technology of the laser source integrated into the equipment
is from the latest fiber laser generation
- Control software : PHENIX
CONTROL
- Computer-aided design software programme : PHENIX PROCESSING
Common characteristics of metallic parts :
- Repeatability : x= 20µm ; y= 20µm; z= 20µm
- Level
of detail > 100µm
- Post-processing : sand blasting and/or polishing
Common characteristics of ceramic parts :
- Repeatability : x= 20µm ; y= 20µm; z= 20µm
- Level
of detail > 300 µm
- Post-processing : post-sintering in
the furnace
- Mechanical characteristics
obtained during post-sintering