Additive manufacturing with four laser/scanning systems
After deep evaluation and benchmarking, some months ago toolcraft AG decided to order a new Laser-Powder-Bed-Fusion (L-PBF) system from Farsoon for the additive manufacturing of metal parts. Today, toolcraft can confirm that Farsoon delivered and installed the system as promised.
“I am positively impressed on the speed and professionalism of the Farsoon team installing the Laser-Powder-Bed-Fusion System in our facilities in toolcraft” said Mr. Christoph Hauck, Chief Officer Technology and Sales of toolcraft AG. “The Farsoon FS422M-4 system has passed the factory acceptance test at the first trial, and we have started production of high-quality aluminum parts for sale to our customers already.”
The Farsoon FS422M-4 is a system for additive Manufacturing of metal parts by using metal powders and laser melting technology. The FS422M is fabricated & assembled by Farsoon Technologies Co., Ltd., Changsha, China. The FS422M-4 operates with four laser/scanning systems for high quality parts in serial production, with the build cylinder size of 425 x 425 x 550 mm³ (incl. substrate plate). The surface quality of the metal parts, for instance using aluminum powders, is especially good even at the very high speed of parts production.
“toolcraft has put Farsoon under high pressure for demanding requirements on quality of aluminum parts at lowest production costs. toolcraft today confirmed Farsoon achieving these requirements, which is highly satisfying for me” said Dr. Dirk Simon, Managing Director of Farsoon Europe GmbH. “The achieved status is very encouraging for us to collaborate with toolcraft in a development partnership to further optimize the system for the production of better metal parts at lower production costs.”
Within the collaboration the Parties, both Farsoon and toolcraft, join their forces with complimentary competences, on laser melting system hardware, auxiliary equipment. processing parameters, optimization of productivity and reducing production costs per part, Farsoon software and its integration with 3rd party quality control systems for advanced quality assurance.
The medium-sized family-owned company, located in Georgensgmünd and Spalt, was founded by Bernd Krebs in 1989. toolcraft is a pioneer of forward-looking technologies, such as additive manufacturing and the construction of customised turn-key robotic solutions. As a provider of comprehensive solutions, toolcraft covers the entire process chain, from the initial idea to manufacturing, quality assurance and testing in the areas of CNC machining, additive manufacturing, injection moulding and mould making. Its clients include market leaders in the semiconductors, aerospace, medical technology, optical, special machinery manufacturing, motor sports and automotive industries. Building close working relationships with collaborative partners as well as universities, other institutions of higher education and research centres is an important part of its corporate philosophy.
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