NAME Metal cladding cell (Robot IRB-1600 ABB) and plasma welding machine SBI (PMI-280B)
Metal filler cell by means of plasma welding processes with wire, on an ABB robot with a two-axis positioning mechanism for creating new parts, repair of high added-value components and addition of geometry on base parts. The cell is secluded from its environment to ensure operator safety. Programming of cladding material paths, through the robot, is performed by the CAM PowerMill software.
FIELDS OF APPLICATION
AM process validation
AM/3D Printing Process
Design for AM and Digital pre-processing
Materials for 3D/AM
Post process
Supporting technologies and processes
MOST OUTSTANDING EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS
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ABB IRB 6600 industrial robot and IRC5 control device
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AbiPlas-250 plasma welding torch 2016
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IRBP-250 two-axis positioning mechanism
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Plasma welding machine with wire filler (SBI - PMI-280B model)
SERVICES OFFERED BY THE ASSET
Disseminating technology through technical or general conferences
Disseminate additive manufacturing technology as a whole (process, machines, capacities, markets, etc.) holding theoretical-practical workshops, with the asset itself as a work tool.
Process innovation for AM and technical-economic feasibility study of processes
Analysis and technical-economic validation of alternative manufacturing processes to the current ones, such as additive manufacturing, both for making and repairing parts, as well as for geometric modification of existing parts. The service is developed jointly with the customer.
Search for suppliers for part production using additive manufacturing
After defining the industrialisation process, either using only AM technology or merged with other processes, search for suppliers for series production.
Specific training addressed at Vocational Training teachers
A set of educational activities related to Additive Manufacturing technology aimed at improving competences of teachers. The asset is the basic training tool.
Specific training for company technicians through job training
Training related to Additive Manufacturing technology aimed at technicians from companies that do currently not have the technology, and merging this technology in their production processes would bring them a competitive advantage, or at companies that already work with this technology.
Studies of industrialisation, first series and interdependence with other processes - Study of the industrialisation of a new part reference or redesigned part using additive manufacturing technology. - Integration of additive manufacturing processes in the productive chains, merging them with the current processes. - Product developers - Machinery and equipment manufacturers - Parts manufacturers - Suppliers of finished parts NO
- Study of the industrialisation of a new part reference or redesigned part using additive manufacturing technology. - Integration of additive manufacturing processes in the productive chains, merging them with the current processes.
ENTITY MANAGING THE ASSET
Contact person:
Xabier Cearsolo Aramberri
cearsolo@imh.eus