什么是砂型3D打印�?/h2>

砂型3D打印是一种比较新的技术，简单来说，就是像搭积木一样，用特殊的材料一层一层地 “堆�?出铸造用的砂型�?/p>

以前传统的做砂型方法，可能需要先做模具，再用模具去造型，过程比较复杂，而且如果要做一些形状很奇怪、很复杂的砂型，就会特别困难，成本也高。但砂型 3D 打印就不一样了，它是通过电脑里的三维模型来工作的。你把设计好的铸件三维模型数据输入到 3D 打印机里，打印机就会根据模型的形状和结构，把特殊的沙子或者类似沙子的材料，按照一层一层的方式精准地铺放和粘结起来，就像用无数个很薄的 “沙片�?逐渐搭建成一个完整的砂型。这样，不管是多么复杂的形状，只要能在电脑里设计出来，它都能打印出来，而且速度还挺快，也不需要像传统方法那样制作复杂的模具，能节省很多时间和成本呢�?/p>

铺砂：打印机在打印平台上均匀铺设一层特定的铸造用砂（如硅砂、陶瓷砂或覆膜砂）�?/li>

喷射粘结�?/strong>：喷头按照计算机模型（CAD数据）精确喷射粘结剂，使特定区域的砂粒粘结在一起�?/li>

重复堆积：平台下降，再次铺砂并喷射粘结剂，逐层固化成型，直至整个砂型打印完成�?/li>

后处�?/strong>：去除未粘结的松散砂料，对打印出的砂型进行硬化、清理，随后即可用于金属浇铸�?/li>

复杂形状零件制�?/strong>：传统砂型铸造制造复杂形状模具难度大、成本高，像航空发动机叶片内部精细冷却通道，传统工艺难以精准成型�?D 打印砂型依据数字模型，能轻松将复杂形状变为现实，从带有密集内凹、凸起的汽车发动机缸体砂型，到有着精妙仿生结构的医疗器械外壳砂型，都能完美呈现�?/li>

long production lead time：传统砂型铸造需经历设计模具、制造模具、调试模具等冗长流程，大型模具制造周期常超数月�?D 打印砂型无需模具制作，直接按数字模型打印，设计修改也只需在电脑上操作模型，重新打印即可，能大幅缩短生产周期。如研发新款汽车发动机缸体时，传统铸造模具报废重制至少两周，3D 打印砂型当天就能完成新模型打印，次日即可投入铸造�?/li>

Difficulty in cost control：传统铸造模具制造材料浪费严重，复杂模具材料利用率不�?30%，且人工成本高�?D 打印砂型按需打印，精准用砂，材料利用率超 90%，减少浪费。打印过程自动化程度高，可降低人力成本。以小型铸造厂为例，年产能 5000 件小型管件铸件，引入 3D 打印砂型后，材料成本年降 15 万元，人工成本削�?20 万元�?/li>

铸件精度�?/strong>：传统砂型因模具磨损、分型面贴合误差等，铸件尺寸偏差常超 ±1mm，后续机加工余量多、材料浪费大，且易出现局部疏松、夹砂等缺陷，导致铸件力学性能不均�?D 打印砂型由数字化模型精准驱动，砂型尺寸精度可�?±0.5mm 以内，能实现均匀紧实，避免砂粒松散不均，同时优化凝固过程，大幅减少缩孔、缩松，保障铸件内部质量稳定可靠�?/li>

环保压力�?/strong>：传统铸造的模具制造产生大量废金属、废塑料，砂型处理后废砂堆积如山�?D 打印砂型生产中，未使用的砂可回收再利用，废弃物极少，且打印过程无需大量化学粘结剂，减少有害气体挥发，改善车间环境。据统计，采�?3D 打印砂型后，铸造车间废弃物排放降低�?80%，粉尘、有害气体浓度达环保标准�?/li>

产品复杂�?/strong>：若铸造厂经常生产复杂形状、有精细结构或内部通道的铸件，如航空发动机叶片、汽车缸体等，传统工艺难以满足要求，砂型3D打印机能发挥优势�?/li>

生产规模与批�?/strong>：对于小批量、多品种的铸件生产，砂型 3D 打印机可灵活快速切换产品，无需制作模具，能降低成本和周期。但大规模、单一品种的铸件生产，传统工艺可能更具成本效益�?/li>

交货期要�?/strong>：若客户对交货期要求严格，砂�?3D 打印机可缩短生产周期，快速响应订单�?/li>

cost-effectiveness

• 设备投资：需考虑砂型 3D 打印机的购买成本、安装调试费用及后期维护成本�?/li>
• 运行成本：包括打印材料、能源消耗、人工成本等。对比传统铸造工艺，分析长期运行成本的高低�?/li>
• 潜在收益：考虑使用砂型 3D 打印机后，因产品质量提升、生产周期缩短、废品率降低等带来的潜在收益�?/li>

员工技�?/strong>：评估现有员工对 3D 打印技术的掌握程度，是否需要培训或招聘专业人才�?/li>

技术支�?/strong>：了解设备供应商的技术支持能力，包括安装调试、培训、故障维修等服务是否及时有效�?/li>

市场竞争

• 行业趋势：关注同行是否已采用砂型 3D 打印技术，若竞争对手已应用并获得优势，为保持竞争力，铸造厂可能需要考虑购买�?/li>
• 客户需�?/strong>：了解客户对产品的新要求和期望，若客户希望看到铸造厂采用先进技术提升产品质量和生产效率，购买砂�?3D 打印机有助于满足客户需求，提高市场竞争力�?/li>

环保要求

• 如果当地环保要求严格，传统铸造工艺在废砂处理、废气排放等方面压力大，砂型 3D 打印机因材料利用率高、废弃物少等优势，有助于企业满足环保要求�?/li>

机械工程、材料科学、铸造工程、增材制�?/strong>等相关专业；

熟悉砂型3D打印（Binder Jetting）技术，具备相关设备操作经验者优先；

熟练使用CAD�?D建模软件（如SolidWorks、AutoCAD、Magics等），具备基本的数据处理能力�?/li>

了解铸造工艺，熟悉砂型材料特性、后处理流程及常见铸造缺陷分析；

具备设备维护、故障排查能力，能够独立解决设备运行中的常见问题�?/li>

良好的团队协作能力，能够与铸造工程师、生产团队密切配合，共同优化生产流程�?/li>

具备较强的学习能力，能快速掌握新技术，并对增材制造在铸造行业的应用有浓厚兴趣�?/li>

Job Description:

1. 负责Sand 3D Printer的日常操作，包括设备调试、打印任务执行及质量控制�?/li>
2. 处理3D打印数据，包括CAD模型优化、切片及打印参数设置�?/li>
3. 监督打印过程，确保砂型质量符合铸造要求，并进行必要的后处理（如清理、硬化等）；
4. 负责设备的维护保养，排查和解决打印过程中的问题，确保设备稳定运行�?/li>
5. 与铸造技术团队合作，优化3D打印砂型的工艺，提升铸件质量和生产效率；
6. 研究和引进新材料、新工艺，持续改进砂�?D打印在铸造生产中的应用；
7. 负责公司内部人员�?D打印技术培训，提高团队整体技术水平�?/li>

summarize

综上所述，砂型 3D 打印技术为传统铸造厂带来了诸多机遇与变革，它能有效解决传统铸造过程中面临的复杂形状零件制造难题、生产周期冗长、成本难以控制、铸件精度欠佳以及环保压力大等一系列棘手问题。通过综合评估生产需求、成本效益、技术能力、市场竞争和环保要求等方面，铸造厂老板们能够更加科学、理性地判断是否引入砂型 3D 打印机。而配备专业的技术人才，则是确保这项技术在铸造厂中顺利落地、发挥最大效能的关键�?/p>

在竞争日益激烈的铸造市场中，主动拥抱新技术，积极做出改变，或许就能抢占先机，实现企业的转型升级与持续发展。对于传统铸造厂来说，砂�?3D 打印技术不仅仅是一项技术的更迭，更是一次突破发展瓶颈、提升核心竞争力的绝佳契机。希望各位铸造厂老板能够结合自身企业的实际情况，充分权衡利弊，做出最适合企业长远发展的决策，让企业在时代的浪潮中乘风破浪，驶向更广阔的市场蓝海�?/p>

3D打印砂型铸造，传统铸造厂老板必看最先出现在三帝科技股份有限公司�?/p> ]]> //reikibyjudith.com/en/blogs/sand-3d-printers-solve-core-problems/ Sun, 12 Jan 2025 08:24:49 +0000 //reikibyjudith.com/?p=2083 砂型3D打印机解决了什么核心问题？这篇文章告诉你真�?/a>最先出现在三帝科技股份有限公司�?/p> ]]> 1. Addressing the limitations of traditional casting processes

Difficulty in molding complex structures 

Conventional casting processes often face enormous technical difficulties and high costs when manufacturing sand molds of complex shapes. For example, aircraft engine blades usually have fine and complex cooling channels inside, the traditional process of manufacturing such molds is extremely difficult. The sand 3D printer through digital modeling and layer-by-layer printing technology, can easily achieve the manufacture of complex shapes of sand molds, greatly reducing the technical threshold and cost.

Customized production is limited 

With the rise of personalized consumption and niche markets, the demand for small-lot, customized castings is growing explosively. However, the traditional casting process, with its high mold opening costs and long customization cycle, is difficult to meet the market's rapid response needs. Sand 3D printers do not require molds and are able to quickly design and print sand molds according to customers' special specifications, shapes and performance requirements, greatly improving the flexibility and efficiency of customized production.

3. Improving product quality

Uneven internal quality

Traditional sand molds are prone to localized looseness, sand entrapment and other problems, resulting in uneven mechanical properties of castings, prone to cracks and other defects. Sand 3D printer can achieve uniform compactness, to avoid uneven sand loose, and at the same time, optimize the solidification process, significantly reduce shrinkage holes, shrinkage, to ensure stable and reliable internal quality of the casting, to enhance the performance and service life of the product.

4. Environmental advantages

Traditional casting mold manufacturing produces a large amount of waste metal, waste plastic, sand processing waste sand piles up. The annual capacity of 10,000 tons of castings of the factory, the annual emissions of waste sand more than 5,000 tons, high treatment costs and pollution of the environment. Sand 3D printer in the production, unused sand can be recycled and reuse, very little waste. In addition, the printing process does not require a large number of chemical binders, reducing the volatilization of harmful gases and improving the workshop environment.

5. Reasons why foundries deserve sand 3D printers

Improvement of production efficiency

Sand 3D printer can quickly respond to market demand, especially suitable for frequent re-modeling of small batch products. It allows foundries to quickly meet customers' individual customization needs and improve customer satisfaction and market competitiveness. At the same time, the sand 3D printer supports mass production, which can print a large number of high-quality sand molds in a short period of time to meet the needs of large-scale production and improve production efficiency and yield.

Reduced production costs

Sand 3D printing technology directly prints sand molds without opening molds, thus greatly reducing the cost of opening molds, especially suitable for small batch and complex structure production needs. In addition, sand 3D printing equipment can be operated with only simple training, and does not require a lot of manpower synergy, which can effectively reduce the dependence on skilled workers, so that foundries can easily cope with the recruitment difficulties and expensive labor problems.

Enhancing Product Quality

Sand 3D printers are more accurate, such as the3DPTEKof 3D printing equipment, which means that the dimensional accuracy of castings is dramatically improved, the one-time pass rate of products is significantly increased, the scrap rate is reduced, and the foundry is allowed to utilize its resources more efficiently. At the same time, the 3D printed sand mold has better precision and surface quality, reduces the amount of grinding and finishing work, makes the production process cleaner, and improves product quality and process consistency.

Optimization of production management

With a compact body design, the sand 3D printer occupies a small area and is flexible to install, which is suitable for the different site layout requirements of small and medium-sized foundries. Modular production solutions can also support easy expansion of enterprises to achieve multi-machine linkage. Part of the sand 3D printer support digital monitoring system, business managers can monitor the production progress and equipment status in real time, to achieve a fully controllable production process, equipment operation data can be automatically stored to facilitate the optimization of production strategies.

6. Concluding remarks

The emergence of sand 3D printers not only solves many problems in the traditional casting process, but also brings unprecedented opportunities for the foundry industry. It provides foundries with strong competitiveness by improving production efficiency, reducing production costs, improving product quality and optimizing production management. With the continuous progress of technology, sand 3D printers will play an increasingly important role in the future of the manufacturing industry, promoting the foundry industry to a more efficient, more environmentally friendly and smarter direction.

砂型3D打印机解决了什么核心问题？这篇文章告诉你真�?/a>最先出现在三帝科技股份有限公司�?/p> ]]> //reikibyjudith.com/en/blogs/tan-suo-wu-sha-xiang-3d-da-yin-ji/ Tue, 24 Dec 2024 09:25:00 +0000 //reikibyjudith.com/?p=1940 探索无砂�?D打印�?/a>最先出现在三帝科技股份有限公司�?/p> ]]> Why is it called a sandbox-less 3D printer?

The boxless 3D printer is so named because it eliminates the use of a traditional box in the sand 3D printing process, significantly differentiating it from conventional sand 3D printers. Here's more about it from a variety of perspectives:

The role and limitations of traditional sandboxesSandboxes are an indispensable part of the traditional sand casting process and some traditional sand 3D printing techniques. It is used to hold the sand, provide molding space for the sand model, ensure that the sand maintains a specific shape during the molding process, and ensure the integrity of the sand model during transportation and box closing. However, the fixed size of the sand box limits the size of the sand mold that can be produced, and the production and maintenance costs are high. For the complex structure of the sand mold, the sand box is difficult to design and manufacture, and it may also affect the heat dissipation and air permeability of the sand mold, which may affect the quality of the castings.

How sandless box 3D printers work: The sandbox-less 3D printer adopts sandbox-less flexible area molding technology, in which abrasive and binder are stacked and molded layer by layer by the nozzle directly on the worktable. The equipment has a precise sand spreading system, which can evenly spread the sand material in the printing area, and the nozzle accurately sprays the binder according to the model cross-section information, so that the sand particles are bonded to form the sand shape layer by layer. In this process, there is no need for a sand box to provide molding space and constraints, which greatly improves printing flexibility and freedom.

Basis of namingThe naming of the 3D printer directly reflects its core technical feature, which is that it is free from the constraints of the traditional sand box, creating a new mode of sand 3D printing. This naming scheme is simple and clear, highlighting the essential difference with the traditional sand 3D printing equipment, and emphasizing its unique advantage of realizing high-precision and high-efficiency manufacturing of sand patterns without the assistance of a sand box during the printing process.

Prospects for sandbox-less 3D printers in the foundry sector

The development of sandbox-free 3D printers in the foundry field is very promising, mainly in the following aspects:

Technological innovation and breakthroughs

Sandbox-free 3D printers continue to realize technological innovations, such as SANDI's 3DPTEK-J4000 Adoption of sandbox-less flexible area molding technology, can be customized to expand the printing platform, the maximum molding 4 meters of sand, to meet the production needs of 10 meters + level, breaking through the traditional casting equipment size limitations, for the manufacture of large and complex castings to provide the possibility of.

Significant cost advantages

On the one hand, the cost of ownership is reduced, as the price of 4-meter and larger boxless 3D printers is comparable to that of 2.5-meter machines, allowing companies to obtain larger sizes of abrasive molds at a lower cost per unit. On the other hand, material waste is reduced, as boxless 3D printers allow precise use of materials such as sand and binder, reducing production costs.

Strong growth in market demand

Aerospace, automotive, energy power and other fields of large, complex, high-precision castings demand continues to rise. For example, the manufacture of aircraft engine components, automotive engine block, etc., sandless 3D printers can meet the high-performance requirements for castings in these fields, the market potential is huge.

Significant increase in design freedom

The sandless box 3D printer can manufacture complex geometric shapes and cavities that are difficult to achieve by traditional methods, realizing parts integration and lightweight design, providing more space for product innovation and helping to improve product performance, reduce costs and enhance the market competitiveness of enterprises.

Significant increase in productivity

Compared to traditional mold making methods, sandbox-less 3D printing of sand molds or cores takes only a few hours to a few days, dramatically shortening the development and production cycle of new products, helping manufacturers respond faster to changes in market demand, and improving productivity and economic efficiency.

Superior environmental performance

Sandless 3D printers use materials on demand, reducing waste and disposal costs of leftover materials, and some of the equipment can use environmentally friendly materials and binders, which reduces environmental pollution, meets the requirements of sustainable development, and helps foundry companies to meet the increasingly stringent restrictions of environmental regulations.

Deepening Industrial Integration

The integration of sand box 3D printer and foundry is deepening, enterprises through mergers and acquisitions of foundries and other ways to open up the "3D printing + casting" process, to provide the whole industry chain overall solution, and promote the foundry industry to the green, intelligent, high-end direction of development.

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II. Shortening the production cycle

The traditional sand mold production process is usually more cumbersome, need to go through the mold design, production, assembly and other aspects, consuming a lot of time. Sand mold 3D printer greatly simplifies this process, it can be directly based on the digital model of the sand mold layer by layer printing, without the need to make molds and complex assembly operations. This shortens the production cycle significantly, enabling companies to bring products to market faster and seize the first opportunity. Taking automobile manufacturing as an example, the development cycle of new models is often very tight, sand mold 3D printer can make sand molds for automobile engines and other parts in a short period of time, accelerating the trial production process, helping enterprises to verify and optimize their products faster, and improving the overall research and development and production efficiency.

III. Cost reduction

The purchase of a sand mold 3D printer requires a certain initial investment, but in the long run, it can bring significant cost reductions for enterprises. On the one hand, as mentioned earlier, it reduces the mold making and assembly in the traditional sand mold making process, reducing labor costs and mold costs. On the other hand, as 3D printing can realize high-precision manufacturing, it reduces the scrap rate and subsequent processing costs. In addition, 3D printing technology can also optimize the design of the sand mold, so that it meets the requirements of the premise of more lightweight, thus reducing the use of casting materials, further reducing costs. For some small batch but a variety of products for the enterprise, sand mold 3D printer cost advantage is more obvious, because it does not need to make a special mold for each product, greatly reducing the production cost and inventory pressure.

IV. High degree of design freedom

Sand mold 3D printers offer designers a high degree of design freedom. Traditional manufacturing processes are often limited by the structure of the mold and the manufacturing method, and designers need to consider many process factors when designing a product, thus compromising the design. 3D printing technology, on the other hand, breaks down these limitations and allows designers to give full play to their imagination and design more innovative and unique product structures. For example, they can design castings with complex internal runners to optimize product performance, such as improving heat dissipation efficiency or fluid flow performance. This increased design freedom not only helps companies develop more competitive products, but also promotes innovation in the industry as a whole.

V. Personalization

With the diversification of market demand and the trend of individualization becoming more and more obvious, personalized customization has become an important development direction of the manufacturing industry. Sand mold 3D printer can precisely meet this demand, it can according to the customer's specific requirements, quickly create a unique sand mold, to achieve personalized custom production. Whether it is a single piece of customization or small batch customization, sand mold 3D printer can easily deal with. This is important for some high-end equipment manufacturing, medical equipment and other fields.

VI. Environmental protection and sustainable development

In today's era of environmental protection and sustainable development, sand mold 3D printers also have certain advantages. The traditional sand mold production process will produce a large number of waste and pollutants, such as waste mold materials, chemical reagents, etc., causing greater pressure on the environment. The sand mold 3D printer in the manufacturing process is relatively more environmentally friendly, it is mainly used in sand and other environmentally friendly materials, and can be optimized through the design and printing parameters to reduce the waste of materials. In addition, because 3D printing technology can achieve precision manufacturing, reducing the production of scrap, further reducing the impact on the environment. Therefore, the purchase of sand mold 3D printers is in line with the company's environmental philosophy and social responsibility, and helps the company achieve sustainable development. To sum up, purchasing sand mold 3D printer has many advantages, including high precision and complex structure manufacturing ability, shorten the production cycle, reduce costs, high design freedom, personalized customization and environmental sustainability. For modern manufacturing enterprises, sand mold 3D printer is not only a kind of advanced production equipment, but also an important tool to enhance the competitiveness of enterprises and realize innovative development and sustainable development. With the continuous progress of technology and the continuous expansion of the application, I believe that the sand mold 3D printer will play an important role in more areas, for the development of the manufacturing industry to bring new opportunities and changes. Therefore, when considering the production upgrade and development strategy of enterprises, the purchase of sand mold 3D printer is a choice worth serious consideration.

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This sand 3D machine is a technological breakthrough. It adopts the sandbox-less flexible zone molding technology, an innovation that allows it to mold sand molds up to 4 meters in size, and can customize the extended printing platform according to the actual needs, even to meet the production needs of the 10 meter + level, and the 7 meter machine is now available for pre-order. This breakthrough breaks the traditional casting equipment in the size of the limitations, for the production of large castings to provide the possibility. In the past, the manufacture of large sand molds faced many difficulties, not only requiring huge equipment and complex processes, but also high costs and low efficiency. The emergence of 3DPTEK-J4000 has changed this situation, making the manufacture of large sand molds more convenient and efficient. In terms of economic performance, this domestic sand 3D machine also has significant advantages. It breaks the conventional phenomenon that the larger the molding size of the equipment, the higher the price, 4 meters and larger size equipment and 2.5 meters equipment price difference. This means that companies can obtain larger sand molding capacity at a lower unit cost, significantly reducing production costs. At the same time, the shorter delivery time also improves productivity and enhances market competitiveness. In today's fierce market environment, cost and efficiency are the key factors for the survival and development of enterprises, 3DPTEK-J4000 undoubtedly provides strong support for foundry enterprises. In terms of equipment parameters, 3DPTEK-J4000 also demonstrates its professionalism and advancement. The main body covers an area of 21000×7000×4000mm and weighs about 45t, such a huge body contains fine craftsmanship. The resolution of the nozzle is up to 400dpi, which can guarantee the precision and quality of the sand mold, and the molding thickness is between 0.2 - 0.5mm, which can meet the requirements of different castings. In terms of molding materials, it is compatible with quartz sand, ceramic sand and other materials, providing more choices for enterprises.

3DPTEK-J4000 The application areas are wide-ranging and cover a number of important industries such as aerospace / space, high voltage electrics, energy power, industrial machinery / marine pumps and valves, automotive (fuel / new energy) and many others. In the aerospace industry, high precision sand molding is essential for manufacturing complex aero-engine components and spacecraft structures. This sand molding 3D machine can meet the strict requirements of aerospace parts for precision and performance, providing strong technical support for the development of China's aerospace industry. In the automotive industry, whether it is a fuel-fired vehicle or a new energy vehicle, the manufacture of key components such as engine blocks and transmission cases requires high-quality sand molding. 3DPTEK-J4000 can be used to improve the manufacturing precision and efficiency of automotive parts, reduce production costs, and improve the overall performance and quality of the automobile.

In addition, 3DPTEK-J4000 also focuses on after-sales service, good after-sales service is an extension of product quality, which can make users feel more at ease in the process of use, solve problems encountered in a timely manner, and ensure the smooth progress of production.

The appearance of the latest domestic large-size sand 3D machine 3DPTEK-J4000 is the result of the continuous innovation and development of China's manufacturing industry. With its advanced technology, superior performance, wide range of applications and perfect after-sales service, it brings brand new development opportunities for the foundry industry. Here is an article discussing in detail asWhat to buy sand 3D printerThe

In the future, with the continuous progress of 3D printing technology and the in-depth promotion of its application, I believe that this sand 3D machine will play an important role in more fields, promote the development of manufacturing industry to the direction of high-end, intelligent and green, and inject a new impetus for high-quality development. We also look forward to domestic 3D printing technology can continue to innovate, make more breakthroughs, in the international arena to show the strong strength of China's manufacturing industry.

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• Reduced mold costs: With industrial sand 3D printing there is no need to make expensive molds, reducing overall production costs.
• Increasing productivity: Additive manufacturing enables rapid production of sand molds and cores, shortening lead times and increasing productivity.
• Reduced labor costs: Automated 3D printing of sand molds minimizes the labor costs associated with traditional manual molding and core making processes.

Improved accuracy and consistency: Industrial sand 3D printing ensures accuracy and consistency in the production of sand molds and cores, resulting in higher quality castings.

Reduced defect rate: Additive manufacturing minimizes the risk of human error, reducing defect rates and the need for rework or scrap.

Production of structurally complex parts: Sand 3D printing is capable of producing complex geometries and detailed designs that are difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional methods. Think back, don't you often come across pieces with very complex structures that are so costly or even impossible to produce using traditional casting methods that you end up having to give up on the order. With sand mold 3D printers, these are no longer problems.

Cost savings and competitiveness

• Reduction of material waste: Industrial sand 3D printing minimizes material waste, reduces costs and lowers environmental impact.
• Reduced production costs: Additive manufacturing can reduce production costs by as much as 50% compared to traditional methods.
• Improving competitiveness: Foundries using industrial sand 3D printing can gain a competitive advantage in terms of cost, quality and delivery time.

Design for Additive Manufacturing: Industrial sand 3D printing enables foundries to produce complex designs that were previously impossible or impractical.

Rapid Prototyping and Production: Additive manufacturing enables rapid prototyping and production, allowing foundries to respond quickly to changing customer needs.

Production Flexibility: Sand 3D printing enables foundries to produce small batches or one-off castings, ideal for small production runs or prototyping.

Other key advantages

• Improved security: Industrial sand 3D printing reduces the risk of accidents and injuries associated with traditional molding and coremaking processes.
• environmental benefit: Additive manufacturing minimizes material waste, reduces energy consumption and enables the use of recycled materials.
• Data-driven production: Industrial sand 3D printing enables data-driven production, enabling foundries to monitor and optimize their production processes in real time.

By adopting industrial sand 3D printers, foundries are able to increase efficiency, improve casting quality, reduce costs and increase competitiveness, ultimately realizing increased profitability and business success.

Traditional foundries face a number of challenges and difficulties, including:

• Tooling costs and lead times: Making molds and models is a time-consuming and expensive process that can take weeks or even months to complete.
• Labor costs and shortages: Foundry work requires skilled labor, which may be difficult to find and retain in areas with labor shortages.
• Material waste and energy consumption: Conventional casting processes lead to significant material waste and energy consumption, which can increase costs and have an environmental impact.
• Quality control and defect rates: Achieving consistent quality and minimizing defect rates can be challenging, especially for complex geometries and high volume production.
• Complexity and design constraints: Conventional casting methods make it difficult to produce complex geometries, fine designs and thin-walled castings.
• Increased global competition: Foundries face increasing competition from low-cost producers in other regions, making it difficult to maintain profit margins.
• Environmental and safety regulations: Foundries must comply with increasingly stringent environmental and safety regulations, which can be both time-consuming and expensive.
• Customer demand for faster delivery: Customers are demanding shorter lead times and faster delivery, which can be difficult for traditional foundries to meet.
• Fluctuations in production volume: Foundries are often faced with fluctuating production volumes, which can make it difficult to maintain efficiency and optimize resources.
• technological obsolescence: Traditional foundries may struggle to keep up with technological advances, such as additive manufacturing, which may render their processes obsolete.

To overcome these challenges, many foundries are adopting new technologies, such as industrial 3D printing, to improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase competitiveness. SANDY Technology has introduced a number of specialized foundry-readySand 3D PrinterThe process covers SLS (selective laser sintering), binder jetting, and foundry partners can focus on it.

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Recently, the list of "2024 Global Foundry Industry Innovative Technology and Product Awards" was announced.Beijing SANDI Technology Co.(hereinafter referred to as "SANDY Technology") was honored as "2024 Global Foundry Industry Innovative Technologies and Products" for its self-developed large-size 3DP sand printer 3DPTEK-J4000.

The equipment breaks through the traditional processing size limitations, and can form sand molds of up to 4 meters. Innovative use of no sand box flexible area molding technology, support for local printing, only 2 meters + the price of the equipment, can be economically and efficiently realize the manufacture of sand molds of oversized (7 meters of equipment synchronization to accept reservations). At the same time, the company provides open-source material process, which can be adjusted according to the user's needs; supporting high-performance resin binder, curing agent, cleaning agent, to ensure the quality and stability of molding.

For more details, please pay attention to the "75th World Foundry Conference", which will be held in Deyang City, Sichuan Province on October 26-28, SANDY will bring 3D casting solutions (Booth No. B13) to the exhibition and make a wonderful sharing in the "2024 Global Foundry Innovation Technology and Product Launch" on the 27th. Innovative technologies and products conference" in the 27th to do wonderful sharing.

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• I. Understanding your own needs
• Evaluation of key features of sand 3D printers
• III. Cost and return on investment analysis
• IV. Market research and brand selection
• V. After-sales service and technical support
• VI. Summary and recommendations
• Leave a message online to get a quote for sand 3D printer

I. Understanding your own needs

Analyzing the current situation of factory production

• Evaluation of traditional process: Carefully review the traditional casting process currently used in the factory, including the way the molds are made (e.g., wood molds, metal molds, etc.), the molding process (hand molding or machine molding), and the process of melting and pouring. Evaluate the time, labor, and material costs as well as the problems associated with each process. For example, traditional wooden mold making can take weeks and is prone to dimensional deviations and damage; hand molding is labor-intensive, inefficient and inconsistent in quality.
  • Product Characterization: Define the type of castings that the plant will mainly produce, whether they are castings with simple structures or castings with complex internal cavities, thin-walled structures or finely curved surfaces. Determine the size range of the castings, from small castings of a few centimeters to large castings of several meters. At the same time, analyze the requirements for casting accuracy, for example, certain aerospace castings may need to be millimetre accurate or even higher. In addition, the material of the casting should be considered, which may vary from material to material in terms of casting process and equipment requirements.
  • Production scale considerations: Evaluate the daily production scale of the plant, including monthly or annual casting production. Understand the characteristics of the production orders, whether it is a large number of single product production or small quantities of multi-species production. For the peak and trough production capacity changes also need to have a clear understanding, which will affect the selection of equipment and production arrangements.

Defining goals and desired improvements

• Cost control objective: If cost reduction is the main objective, the cost composition of each link needs to be analyzed. Mold production costs account for a large proportion of the traditional process, and sand 3D printers can eliminate the mold production process, significantly reducing this part of the cost. At the same time, considering labor costs, 3D printers have a high degree of automation, which can reduce the reliance on labor. In terms of material costs, although 3D printing requires specific sand and binder, material utilization can be improved by precisely controlling the amount of material used, and waste can also be reduced through the re-cycling of sand. In addition, the 3D printing process can optimize the structure of sand molds and reduce the amount of sand used through lightweight design. For example, for a medium-sized foundry, by introducing sand 3D printers, the cost of molds may be reduced by 40%, the labor cost by 30%, and the material cost savings by about 20%.
  • Efficiency Improvement Requirement: For foundries pursuing productivity improvement, focus on the molding speed of the equipment. Sand 3D printers can print a complex sand pattern in a few hours, compared with the traditional mold making and molding weeks, a significant increase in efficiency. In addition, 3D printers can print multiple sand molds at the same time, or zone printing on a large sand mold, greatly reducing the overall production cycle. For example, after the introduction of 3D printers in an automotive parts foundry, the product development cycle has been shortened from several months to a few weeks, and production efficiency has been increased by more than 50%.
  • Quality Improvement Expectations: The ability of sand 3D printers to print with high precision is critical when higher quality products are required. It can precisely control the size and shape of the sand mold, reducing dimensional deviations and surface defects in the castings. At the same time, due to the stability and consistency of the printing process, it can improve the internal quality of castings and reduce defects such as porosity and slag entrapment. For example, in some high-end equipment manufacturing fields, the scrap rate of 3D printed sand castings has been reduced from 10% in the traditional process to less than 2%, and the product quality has been greatly improved.
  • Flexibility enhancement direction: for foundries that need to respond to small batch, multi-variety production needs or personalized custom orders, the advantages of sand 3D printer is particularly obvious. It does not need to make physical molds, can be quickly switched to produce different products according to the digital model, greatly improving the flexibility of production. For example, some art foundries or customized parts production enterprises, through the 3D printing technology can meet the diverse needs of customers, broadening the market space.

Evaluation of key features of sand 3D printers

Printing Accuracy

• Impact of precision on casting quality: Printing precision directly determines the dimensional accuracy and surface quality of castings. High-precision printing can ensure that the dimensional deviation of the castings is within a very small range and meet the strict assembly requirements. In terms of surface quality, high-precision printing can reduce the roughness and defects on the surface of the casting and improve the appearance quality of the casting. For example, in the production of key components such as engine blocks, high-precision sand molding can ensure the precision of the fit between the piston and the cylinder block and improve the performance and reliability of the engine.
  • Choosing the right precision equipment: First, the required precision level is determined according to the design requirements and usage scenarios of the product. For some common mechanical parts, millimeter-level accuracy may be sufficient; while for high-precision castings in aerospace, medical devices and other fields, sub-millimeter or even higher accuracy may be required. Secondly, understand the precision parameters of different devices, including layer thickness and dimensional error range. You can refer to the technical information and actual test data provided by the manufacturer, while exchanging experiences with other users. For example, 3DPTEK sand 3D printers are capable of achieving a dimensional accuracy of ±0.3mm, which is suitable for the production of castings with high accuracy requirements.
  • Comparison of different precision level equipment and applicable scenarios: low-precision equipment is usually relatively low-priced, applicable to some production scenarios that do not require high precision and focus on cost control, such as ordinary construction machinery castings. Medium-precision equipment balances price and performance, and is suitable for the production of most industrial parts. High-precision equipment, on the other hand, is suitable for high-end manufacturing areas, such as aerospace, precision instruments, etc., but the price is relatively high. For example, in the production of automobile engine cylinder head, medium-precision equipment can meet the basic production requirements; for aero-engine blades and other high-precision castings, you need to choose high-precision equipment.

Print Size

• Print size in relation to production scale and casting size: For large foundries, equipment capable of printing large castings is often required to meet production demands. For example, in the production of large ship engine block, may require several meters or even larger size printing equipment. For small foundries or production of small castings of enterprises, the smaller size of the equipment may be more economical and practical. At the same time, the print size also affects the footprint and space requirements of the equipment, which need to be taken into account in factory planning.
  • Selection strategy: according to the factory's production planning and market positioning to determine the required print size. If the main production of large castings, you need to choose a larger print size of the equipment; if the main small castings, you can choose small or medium-sized equipment. Also consider the future development needs, set aside a certain amount of capacity expansion space. In addition, pay attention to whether the equipment print size can be flexibly adjusted, for example, some equipment can be replaced by the printing platform, or even no sand box printing to adapt to the production of castings of different sizes. For example, a medium-sized foundry plans to expand into the field of large-scale casting production in the future, then in the selection of equipment, you can give priority to those with upgradable print size or modular design of the equipment in order to expand in the future according to demand.

The importance of stable operation of equipment: in casting production, the stability of equipment is crucial. Once the equipment failure, it may lead to production interruption, affecting the delivery date, and bring great economic losses to the enterprise. Especially for the continuous production of foundry, equipment for a long time stable operation is to ensure production efficiency and product quality basis. For example, in the automotive parts casting production line, if the 3D printer frequently fails, it will lead to production line stagnation, affecting the whole car production schedule.

• Examine methods of stability and reliability:
  • Check the manufacturer's quality control system: understand the manufacturer's production quality management process, including raw material procurement, parts processing, assembly and commissioning and other aspects of quality control measures. A manufacturer with a perfect quality control system is usually able to produce more stable and reliable quality equipment. For example, some well-known manufacturers of each component are strictly quality testing to ensure that it meets the high standards of quality requirements.
  • User Word of Mouth: Communicate with users who have already used the device to understand their evaluation of the stability and reliability of the device. The actual use experience of users is the most direct and real feedback. You can participate in industry exhibitions, join professional communities and other ways to establish contact with other users to get their opinions and suggestions. For example, some foundries will prioritize those brands with good reputation in the same industry when choosing equipment.

Software Support

• Excellent software features and functions:
  • Model Processing: Powerful 3D printing software can efficiently process complex casting models, including model repair, optimization, slicing and other functions. For example, for some models imported from CAD software that may be defective or unsuitable for printing, the software can automatically detect and repair these defects to ensure that the model can be printed smoothly.
  • Printing parameter setting: The software should provide a wealth of printing parameter setting options, such as printing speed, layer thickness, nozzle temperature, binder dosage and so on. Users can according to different casting requirements and material properties, precise adjustment of these parameters to obtain the best printing results. For example, for thin-walled castings, it may be necessary to adjust the layer thickness and printing speed to ensure the strength and precision of the sand mold.
  • Production process management: the software should also have production process management functions, including order management, task scheduling, equipment monitoring. This can help foundries realize efficient production management and improve production efficiency. For example, through the software can real-time monitoring of the operating status of the equipment and printing progress, rationalize the arrangement of production tasks to avoid production congestion.
  • Evaluate software for ease of use, functional integrity, and compatibility with devices:
    • Ease of use: the operating interface of the software should be simple and clear, easy to get started. With an intuitive graphical interface and clear operating procedures, even non-professional technicians can quickly master. Ease of use can be assessed by trying out the software or viewing a demo video of the software in action. For example, some software adopts a wizard-type operation process, users only need to follow the prompts step-by-step operation to complete the entire printing process.
    • Functional completeness: Check whether the software has the basic functions mentioned above such as model processing, printing parameter setting, production process management, and whether there are some special features such as automatic optimization algorithms, remote control and so on. The more complete the function, the higher the applicability and flexibility of the equipment. For example, some software has intelligent optimization algorithms, which can automatically adjust the printing parameters according to the shape and structure of the casting to improve printing efficiency and quality.
    • Compatibility: Ensure that the software has good compatibility with the device and can drive the device stably for printing. Also consider the compatibility of the software with other design software, such as CAD software, for smooth model import and processing. You can check the software's technical documentation or consult with the manufacturer to find out what file formats and software interfaces it supports. For example, some software supports common file formats such as STL, OBJ, etc., and can work seamlessly with most CAD software.

III. Cost and return on investment analysis

Equipment purchase costs

• Price range for different brands and configurations: The price of sand 3D printers varies depending on the brand, technology level, print size, accuracy and other factors. Generally speaking, the price of equipment from European and American brands is relatively high, and may be in the millions or even tens of millions of dollars; the price of equipment from Chinese brands is relatively low, and may range from hundreds of thousands of dollars to millions of dollars depending on different configurations. For example, some high-end European and American equipment with advanced technology and excellent performance, but the price is very expensive; and some of China's emerging brands of equipment in the price-performance ratio is more advantageous, such as 3DPTEK, this brand is more famous in China, the equipment is very cost-effective, while 3DPTEK operates its own almost 10 foundries, but also dozens of foundry enterprises in China to provide Equipment, it can be said that the market has been strictly verified, is a very good choice.
  • Analysis of the reasons for price differences:
    • Technology level: Advanced printing technology, high-precision control system, stable mechanical structure, etc. will increase the cost of the equipment. For example, equipment using laser sintering technology is usually more expensive than equipment using ordinary binder jetting technology, because laser sintering technology offers higher precision and better sand strength.
    • Brand influence: well-known brands usually invest more in research and development, production, after-sales service, etc., and their brand value will also be reflected in the price of equipment. Some brands with many years of industry experience and good reputation, often able to provide more reliable equipment and better service, but the price is also relatively high.
    • After-sales service: perfect after-sales service system, including equipment installation and commissioning, training, maintenance, technical support, etc., will increase the manufacturer's operating costs, which is reflected in the price of equipment. Some manufacturers provide 24-hour online technical support, rapid response maintenance services, etc., which will have an impact on the price.

operating cost

• Cost of supplies:
  • Sand: Sand used in sand 3D printers typically needs to meet certain grain size, shape, and strength requirements. Prices for different qualities of sand vary and fluctuate with market supply and demand. For example, some high-strength, low-dust specialty sands may be relatively expensive, but can improve the quality of the sand pattern and printing results.
  • Binder: Binder is the key material to bond the sand together to form the sand mold, and its price will also affect the operating cost. Different types of binder differ in performance and price, and need to be selected according to actual needs. At the same time, the amount of binder will also affect the cost, some advanced printing technology can reduce the amount of binder used to reduce costs.
  • Energy consumption cost: the equipment will consume electricity during operation, and its energy consumption cost is related to the power of the equipment, running time, electricity price and other factors. When choosing equipment, you can focus on the energy efficiency ratio of the equipment and choose energy-saving equipment. For example, some devices use advanced energy-saving technologies that can reduce energy consumption under the premise of ensuring print quality. High-power devices usually consume more energy per unit of time, and if the device runs continuously for a long time, the cost of energy consumption will increase significantly. And the difference in electricity prices in different regions will also have an impact on the cost, such as industrial power consumption in concentrated areas may have certain preferential policies on electricity prices, need to take these factors into account to accurately assess the cost of energy.
  • Equipment Maintenance Costs: Regular maintenance and upkeep of equipment is necessary to ensure its normal operation and incurs certain costs. Including the replacement of wearing parts, equipment cleaning, calibration and other aspects of the cost. Some manufacturers will provide equipment maintenance service packages, foundries can choose according to their own situation. At the same time, the reliability and stability of the equipment will also affect the maintenance costs, low failure rate of the equipment maintenance costs are relatively low. For example, some equipment using high-quality components and advanced design, reducing the frequency of replacement of wear parts, reducing maintenance costs.

Return on investment assessment

• Cost savings analysis:
  • Mold Cost Savings: As mentioned earlier, the cost of making molds in a traditional casting process is high, whereas sand 3D printers eliminate the need to make physical molds, which can significantly reduce this cost. Mold cost savings can be assessed by calculating the difference between the cost of making a traditional mold and the cost of 3D printing a sand mold. For example, a complex casting can cost tens of thousands of dollars to make the mold, whereas with a 3D printed sand pattern, this cost can be reduced by more than 80%.
  • Labor Cost Savings: Due to the high degree of automation in 3D printers, the reliance on labor is reduced. Labor cost savings can be calculated by comparing the amount and cost of labor in a traditional process to the labor requirements with the adoption of 3D printing. For example, a traditional casting line may require dozens of workers for mold making, molding, etc., whereas with the adoption of 3D printers, only a few operators may be needed for equipment monitoring and maintenance, and labor costs can be reduced by about 50%.
  • Material Cost Savings: Material costs can be reduced by accurately controlling the amount of material used and improving material utilization. For example, while traditional molding processes may produce large amounts of waste sand and scrap, 3D printing can reduce waste by accurately controlling material usage based on the model. At the same time, some 3D printed materials can be recycled, further reducing costs.
  • Increased revenue from efficiency gains:
    • Reduced cycle time: Sand 3D printers can significantly reduce product development and production cycles. For some products that need to be on the market urgently, early delivery can result in a higher market price and competitive advantage. The value of the efficiency gains can be assessed by calculating the additional benefits of delivering products earlier. For example, by adopting 3D printing technology, an automotive parts foundry shortened the development cycle of new products from 6 months to 2 months, and entered the market ahead of schedule, gaining a higher market share and sales revenue.
    • Increased capacity: Efficient operation of the equipment and rapid prototyping capabilities can increase the capacity of the plant, thereby increasing sales revenues. The increased capacity and corresponding sales revenue can be projected based on the plant's production schedule and market demand. For example, if a foundry was producing 1,000 castings per month and the introduction of 3D printers increased capacity to 1,500 castings, and assuming a profit of $100 per casting, the increase in profit would be $50,000 per month.
  • Calculation of the payback cycle: The feasibility of the investment is assessed by calculating the payback cycle, taking into account factors such as equipment purchase costs, operating costs, cost savings and increased revenue. The payback cycle refers to the time it takes from the time the equipment is put into use to the time it takes to recover the full investment. For example, assuming that the purchase cost of a sand 3D printer is $2 million, and that cost savings and increased revenue total $800,000 per year, the payback cycle will be about 2.5 years. The potential impact of market changes, technology updates, and other factors on the payback cycle also needs to be considered in order to make a more accurate assessment.

IV. Market research and brand selection

Collecting market information

• Industry exhibitions: Attending foundry industry exhibitions at home and abroad is an important way to get information about the sand 3D printer market. The exhibition can directly contact with many equipment manufacturers to understand their latest products and technologies. At the exhibition, you can have in-depth communication with the technical personnel and sales staff of the manufacturers to obtain detailed product information and quotations. At the same time, you can also observe the live demonstration of the equipment, visualize the performance of the equipment and the operation process. For example, in some large international foundry exhibitions, there will be well-known manufacturers from all over the world to display their latest equipment and technology, providing foundries with a wealth of choices.
  • Professional websites: there are many professional casting equipment websites and industry forums, which gather a large amount of equipment information, user reviews and technical articles. By browsing these sites, you can understand the characteristics of different brands of equipment, user feedback and market trends. Some sites also provide equipment comparison and selection tools to help users better choose the right equipment for themselves. For example, on some professional websites, you can find detailed parameter comparisons of different brands of sand 3D printers and real user reviews, which provide reference for purchasing decisions.
  • User forums: Join user forums or communities in the foundry industry to exchange experiences with other foundry users. These users usually share their actual experience of using different equipment, the problems they encountered and the solutions. Their experiences and suggestions are very valuable for new users and can help avoid some common mistakes and pitfalls. For example, in some forums, users will share information about the actual use of the equipment, the quality of after-sales service, etc., which can provide reference for other users when choosing equipment.

Assessing brand reputation

• Manufacturer qualifications: Check the qualification certificates and honorary awards of the equipment manufacturers to understand their status and influence in the industry. For example, some national specialties and new "small giants" enterprises, high-tech enterprises, with ISO quality management system certification, etc., these qualifications prove that the manufacturer's strength in technology research and development, production management and other aspects. Honors and awards, such as the industry's scientific and technological innovation awards, excellent product awards, etc., also reflects the manufacturer's products in the technology and quality has been recognized.
  • Production experience: Manufacturers with rich production experience are usually more secure in product quality and after-sales service. You can find out how long the manufacturer has been engaged in the production of sand 3D printers, the scale of production and past project experience. A manufacturer that has been in the industry for many years and has provided equipment and solutions to many foundries is often more trustworthy. For example, certain manufacturers have been in the 3D printing and casting field for decades and have accumulated a wealth of experience, enabling them to provide personalized solutions based on the needs of different foundries.
  • Technology R&D strength: focus on the manufacturer's technology R&D investment and innovation ability. Advanced technology is a guarantee of equipment performance and quality, whether the manufacturer has its own R & D team, patented technology and cooperation with scientific research institutions can be used as a basis for assessment. For example, some manufacturers continue to invest in R & D funds, the introduction of new printing technology and features to meet the changing needs of the market, such manufacturers are more forward-looking in technology.
  • Market share and user evaluation: Knowing the market share of the brand's equipment can reflect its popularity and competitiveness in the industry. At the same time, by checking the evaluation of other users, you can get the real feedback about the quality, performance and after-sales service of the equipment. You can search online for user reviews, consult industry experts or directly contact other foundries to learn how they feel about the use of the brand's equipment. For example, if a brand of equipment in the market has a high share and the user evaluation is generally good, then it means that the brand is excellent in all aspects.

Field inspection: If the conditions allow, it is recommended to go to the equipment manufacturer for field inspection. You can visit the manufacturer's production workshop to understand its production process, quality control process and the advanced degree of production equipment. Observe whether the manufacturer's production management is standardized, and how the technical level and work attitude of the staff. At the same time, you can also have an in-depth communication with the technicians and managers of the manufacturers to understand their technical strength and service concept. For example, in the production workshop, you can check the assembly process of the equipment, the quality of the parts and the quality inspection link in the production process.

• Prototype testing: Seeking to conduct prototype testing is a very important step. Prototype testing at the manufacturer or your own factory, inputting the actual casting model into the equipment, observing the printing process of the equipment, the quality of the sand mold, and the stability and reliability of the equipment. Through the prototype test, you can visualize whether the equipment meets your production needs and quality requirements. In the testing process, pay attention to record the printing time, sand accuracy, surface quality and other key data, and compare them with the technical parameters provided by the manufacturer. For example, you can prepare some representative models of complex castings for testing and observe the performance of the equipment in handling complex structures. Remember, this is very important, if you temporarily can not visit the site, even if you have to pay the cost (pieces are not big, generally manufacturers will be free to play, or at cost to help you play) but also to strive to let the manufacturer to print samples, which is the most intuitive understanding of the equipment.

V. After-sales service and technical support

After-sales service content

• Equipment installation and commissioning: the installation and commissioning of the equipment is the basis for ensuring the normal operation of the equipment. Excellent after-sales service should include a professional installation team to ensure that the equipment can be properly installed and initial commissioning and calibration. During the installation process, the basic structure and operation methods of the equipment should be explained to the user so that the user can initially understand the equipment. For example, the installers will reasonably arrange the installation position of the equipment according to the actual layout of the factory and the production demand, and carry out the connection and debugging of electrical and mechanical aspects.
  • Training: Comprehensive training services are crucial for users. The training content should include the operating skills of the equipment, the use of software, routine maintenance knowledge and common troubleshooting methods. Training can be divided into on-site training and online training in two forms to meet the needs of different users. For example, on-site training can be carried out after the completion of equipment installation, face-to-face guidance by professional trainers; online training can be through video tutorials, online classrooms and other ways to allow users to learn anytime, anywhere.
  • Maintenance: Timely and efficient maintenance service is the guarantee of long-term stable operation of the equipment. After-sales service should include regular equipment maintenance, such as cleaning, lubrication, inspection, etc., as well as in the event of equipment failure can quickly respond and repair. Manufacturers should provide sufficient spare parts inventory to ensure that damaged parts can be replaced in a timely manner during the maintenance process. For example, when equipment malfunctions, the after-sales service team should arrive at the site within a specified period of time to diagnose and repair the problem and minimize the impact of equipment downtime on production.
  • Software upgrade: With the continuous development of technology, the software of the equipment also needs to be upgraded and optimized. After-sales service should include regular software upgrade services to improve the performance and functionality of the equipment. Software upgrades can be carried out remotely through the network or by technicians at home to ensure a smooth and safe upgrade process. For example, the new software version may add some new functions, such as optimizing printing algorithms, improving printing speed and precision, etc., to bring users a better experience.

Solving technical problems: In the process of using the equipment, you may encounter various technical problems, such as the optimization of printing parameters, the improvement of the quality of the sand pattern, and the compatibility problems with other equipment. Professional technical support team can provide timely solutions to help users solve these problems and ensure smooth production. For example, when encountering the problem of substandard printing accuracy, the technical support staff can analyze the printing parameters, equipment status and other factors to give the corresponding adjustment recommendations to improve printing accuracy.

• Optimized printing parameters: Different castings and production environments may require different printing parameter settings. Technical support personnel can provide optimized printing parameters according to the specific needs of the user and the actual situation, in order to achieve the best printing effect and production efficiency. For example, for some complex structure castings, technical support personnel can adjust the layer thickness, nozzle moving speed, binder dosage and other parameters according to its characteristics to improve the quality and strength of the sand mold.

• Provide process improvement suggestions: With the accumulation of production experience and technological progress, process improvement is an important way to improve production efficiency and product quality. The technical support team can provide suggestions and solutions for process improvement according to the latest development of the industry and the actual situation of users. For example, by optimizing the production process and improving the molding method, etc., the overall production level of the foundry can be improved.

VI. Summary and recommendations

Clear demand: Before purchasing, you must have a clear understanding of the current production status of their own factories, product characteristics, development planning, etc., clear their needs and expectations of the direction of improvement, so that you can choose the most suitable for their own equipment.

• Comprehensive assessment of equipment characteristics: from the printing accuracy, print size, device stability, software support and other aspects of the equipment to carry out a comprehensive assessment to ensure that the performance of the equipment can meet the production requirements.

• Consideration of cost and return on investment: not only should we focus on the purchase cost of the equipment, but we should also give full consideration to factors such as operating costs, cost savings and increased revenues, and calculate the return on investment cycle to ensure the feasibility of the investment.

• Emphasis on brand reputation and after-sales service: choose manufacturers with good brand reputation, rich production experience and strong technical research and development strength, and at the same time to ensure that manufacturers can provide perfect after-sales service and technical support.

Encourage informed decision-making

• Traditional foundry in the face of equipment renewal and technological upgrading, to be brave enough to try new technologies, new equipment. Sand 3D printer as an innovative technology, can bring great changes and enhancement for the foundry. However, when making a purchase decision, we should consider all aspects of the factors, conduct sufficient market research and analysis, and manufacturers to carry out in-depth communication and exchange.

It is hoped that managers of traditional foundries can make wise purchasing decisions based on this buying guide, taking into account the actual situation of their own factories, introducing sand 3D printers suitable for them, enhancing the competitiveness of their factories, realizing sustainable development, winning the first opportunity in the wave of digital transformation, and injecting new vitality into the development of the foundry industry.

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August 10, by the 27 provinces (cities, autonomous regions) 4 cities Foundry Society and the Hong Kong Foundry Industry Association hosted the 23rd National 27 provinces (cities, autonomous regions) 4 cities and 1 region casting academic conference was held in Guiyang. The meeting focused on the theme of "aerospace - casting strong country", from the national school / association of experts, leaders and entrepreneurs on behalf of more than 200 people gathered together to talk about the development of the industry. Beijing SANDI Technology Co., Ltd. participated in the co-organization of the conference.In the forum of the conference on the morning of the 10th, Dr. Zong Guisheng, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Beijing SANDI Technology Co., Ltd. made a keynote report titled "3D Printing Empowers Casting". Dr. Zong Guisheng proposed that the core mark of advanced manufacturing technology is low cost, high efficiency and quality. 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The equipment breaks through the traditional processing size limitations, the maximum molding 4 meters of sand, and creative use of the sand box without flexible regional molding technology, breaking the phenomenon of the larger the size of the equipment molding, the more expensive the equipment price, 4 meters of the equipment is only the price of the 2 meters + level of equipment, with lower unit costs and shorter delivery time, cost-effective realization of the oversized sand manufacturing, and can be customized to expand the printing platform to meet the 10 meters + level, and can be used to meet the user's needs on-demand! Customized extension of the printing platform to meet the production needs of the 10 m + level (6 m / 8 m / 10 m equipment has been in the synchronization of accepting reservations). 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The 22nd China International Foundry Expo will be held on July 4, 2024 in Shanghai - National Convention and Exhibition Center (No. 333, Songze Avenue, Qingpu District, Shanghai), Beijing SANDY Technology Co. In order to return the support of the majority of users, our company proudly launched the "million subsidies, booking discount" new promotional activities! During the exhibition period, the booking of oversized casting sand printer 3DPTEK-J4000 and above size models, 100,000 off, limited to 10, welcome inquiries and orders! The final interpretation of the rules of this promotion belongs to Beijing SANDI Technology Co.

Ultra-large size 3D casting sand printer 3DPTEK-J4000

SANDI Technology's self-developed oversized 3DP sand printer 3DPTEK-J4000 breaks through the traditional processing size limitations, the maximum molding 4 meters of sand. The device creatively adopted the sandbox-free flexible area molding technology, breaking the phenomenon that the larger the size of the equipment molding, the more expensive the equipment. With lower unit cost and shorter delivery time, cost-effective realization of oversized sand manufacturing, and can be customized according to user needs to expand the printing platform to meet the production needs of the 10 m + level (6 m/8 m/10 m equipment has been in the synchronization of accepting reservations).

In order to meet the diversified market demands, SANDY Technology has self-developed and launched full-size 3DP casting sand printers, SLS casting sand/wax printers and PMMA wax printers, which help users maximize their productivity with lower cost per unit and shorter delivery time.Introduction of English version of sand 3D printer

Figure: 3DP Casting Sand Printer

Figure: SLS Casting Sand/Wax Printer

Additive manufacturing services (3D casting)

With nearly 30 years of experience in 3D printing service and casting, based on the integrated technology process of "process design, 3D printing, casting, machining and testing", SANDI can provide high-quality R&D trial production, small-lot, multi-species, complex structure of metal products rapid manufacturing services. Through self-developed 3DP inkjet sand molding, SLS selective laser sintering, PMMA and other 3D printing equipment, the company has formed a full set of process solutions, such as 3DP sand casting, SLS sand casting, SLS wax mold fine casting, PMMA fine casting and so on. We can provide users with rapid manufacturing services for aluminum alloy, copper alloy, cast iron, cast steel, magnesium alloy, high-temperature alloy, titanium alloy and so on.

"SLS+3DP" sand composite process

The company's unique "SLS coated sand molding process + 3DP resin sand molding process" combination of sand mold manufacturing, complex structural components (large, thin-walled, small pipelines, etc.) can be realized in high-precision, high-strength integrated casting molding, the process has been selected by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the typical application of additive manufacturing scenarios.

3DP sand casting process

No need to open the mold, can realize the large, thin-walled, fine pipeline, complex structure parts of the high-precision and high-strength integrated casting molding. Short production cycle, small batch production advantage is obvious, design flexibility, can be modified in time, reduce production costs. Improve the production environment, reduce labor intensity, save labor costs, greener, smarter.

SLS wax casting process

No need to open the mold, can realize the complex structure, thin-walled, large size products of high precision and high strength integrated precision casting molding. Short production cycle, small batch production advantage is obvious.

PMMA wax mold casting process

Significantly shorten the processing cycle, reduce production costs, no need to open the mold and add support, no warping and deformation in the molding process, reduce the post-treatment steps, and high molding accuracy. The company's self-developed materials with strong disappearance and low ash content can reduce casting defects and improve the yield rate, which has been successfully applied in the casting industry.

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