The S-Max+ printer is manufactured by the company ExOne. ExOne, a publicly traded manufacturing technology company, provides 3D printing machines, 3D printed products and related services to industrial customers in multiple segments, including pumps, automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment and energy. The S-Max+ prints very large, complex sand cores and molds and is designed to be used with an industrial microwave. The cores are used for high-temperature casting and more challenging casting applications. Two examples of use are castings with very thin walls and channels. One of the other advantages of this machine is the ability to print vastly different part geometries simultaneously. Also, there are no tools necessary and therefore, no storage needed for tooling. Because of this, the S-Max+ uses space very efficiently and helps to curb overhead expenses.
The S-Max+ is also efficient when it comes to use as well. It is easy to load and has a large job box. The job box measures 70.9 x 39.4 x 23.6 in and the machine features a build speed between 2.12 – 3.00 ft3/h. The XYZ print resolution is accurate to 0.004 in, which allows for
precision printing. This particular printer has two job boxes so one can be cleaned while the other is running, resulting in very minimal lost production time because of change over. The consumables for the S-Max+ are binder, activator, ceramic beads, Chromite and Zircon. The casting applications it is most suited for are light metals, non-ferrous metals, cast iron and steel.
Tech. Specs:
- Materials: Silica Sand, Zircon, Cerabeads
- Build Volume: 70.8 x 39.3 x 27.5 in (1,800 x 1,000 x 700 mm)
- Layer Thickness: 280 microns
- Axis Revolution: 100 microns
- Size: 22.6 x 11.4 x 9.1 ft (6.9 x 3.5 x 2.8 m)
- Weight: 14,330 lb (6,500 kg)
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