2023-12-20 20:23:33
Nikon SLM Solutions recently released the 900e 3D metal printer delivered. This concerns the top model NXG XII 600 that is installed on the Safran AM Campus. In addition, the German manufacturer of AM systems has sold the top model in the version with a Z-height of 1.5 m to the American Valiant Products Inc. Both companies also entered into a strategic partnership with each other.
The counter is running further on at Nikon SLM Solutions, as the German metal printer manufacturer has been officially called for some time. Safran is the owner of the 900e printer that the group has installed. Safran will use the NXG XII 600 to produce aircraft parts in ASi7Mg0.6, aircraft aluminum F357. The parameters of the machine for aluminum AlSi7Mg0.6 were developed by Nikon SLM Solutions in accordance with Safran’s strict standards for series production of qualified parts.
Safran sees AM as a means to move towards climate-neutral flying
Climate-neutral flying
The French aviation group describes the investment in Nikon’s flagship SLM Solutions as a step towards decarbonizing aviation. François-Xavier Foubert, General Manager of the Safran Additive Manufacturing Campus: “This first NXG The machine comes with a comprehensive Service Level Agreement to maximize machine uptime.
Shorter lead times
Valiant Products Inc. , an American contract manufacturer, will use the NXG XII 600 to print parts in Inconel 625 and 718. These parts are intended for aviation, defense and energy. The integration of the NXG These currently inhibit the growth of these market segments. The large laser powder bed machine from SLM Solutions has 12 lasers and a workspace of 600 by 600 mm. It is the second large format metal printer at the company.
Extra hoge Z-as
Valiant Products Inc. and Nikon SLM Solutions will work together to further push the boundaries of laser powder bed metal printing. The NXG XII 600 available from Vailiant Products Inc. has been installed, has an extended Z-height so that products up to 1.5 meters in length can be printed.
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