Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing


ARKPLAS offers a range of AM process including FDM, SLA and SLS, capable of full-production runs in quantities as high as 10,000 pieces, and sizes up to one cubic meter (approx. 4ft³.)

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Key Principles


  • Layer-by-Layer Construction

    Objects are created layer by layer, with each layer being a cross-section of the digital model. This layering process allows for intricate and complex geometries that would be challenging or impossible with traditional manufacturing methods.

  • Digital Design

    Products are designed using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, which enables precise control over every aspect of the object's geometry.

  • Material Variety

    Additive manufacturing supports a wide range of materials, including plastics, metals, ceramics, and composites, depending on the technology used.

Technologies


  • Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

    The FDM process uses thermoplastic filaments melted and extruded layer by layer and commonly used for prototyping and creating plastic parts.

  • Stereolithography (SLA)

    The SLA process utilizes liquid resin that is cured layer by layer using ultraviolet light. This process offers high precision and smooth surface finishes, suitable for detailed prototypes.

  • Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

    The SLS process employs a laser to selectively fuse powdered materials (such as plastics or metals) layer by layer. It is ideal for creating functional prototypes and end-use parts with good mechanical properties.

  • DMLS & EBM

    Techniques like Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) or Electron Beam Melting (EBM) are used to produce metal parts and enable the production of complex, high-strength components.

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