Solukon

Aulzhausener Strasse 14
Augsburg, Augsburg 86165

Germany
+49 821 440 98 0
http://www.solukon.de

Booth: 1820

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Solukon is the pioneer and technical leader of automated depowdering in additive manufacturing. The company, located in Augsburg, Germany, has extensive experience in the development of AM systems and related peripheral equipment and offers a full range of industrial postprocessing systems. Solukon is present on four continents. The systems are trusted by leading manufacturers of 3d-printing systems, like EOS, AMCM and SLM Solutions, by institutions like NASA and Cern as well as by companies like Siemens and Ariane Group.

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SPR-Pathfinder® software

To remove powder from complex internal structures, the SPR-Pathfinder® uses the build job’s CAD file to calculate the ideal motion sequence in the Solukon system. The calculations are based on a flow simulation that analyzes the part’s digital twin.... More Info Less Info

The software for intelligent, automated depowdering in postprocessing

Intelligent, software-controlled depowdering is the game-changer for fully automated serial cleaning of additively manufactured parts. In 2018, the software prototype developed by Siemens Technology in a joint project was unveiled publicly for the first time under the name SiDAM. Now, Solukon has acquired exclusive rights to the software, developed it into a Solukon product, and is bringing it to the AM market under the new name, SPR-Pathfinder®. Solukon therefore enables customers to purchase licenses for the first time.

To remove excess powder from complex internal structures, the software uses the build job’s CAD file to calculate the ideal motion sequence in the Solukon system. The calculations are based on a flow simulation that analyzes the part’s digital twin. With SPR-Pathfinder® Solukon makes the digital twin of a part usable in postprocessing for the first time.

SPR-Pathfinder® already runs on Solukon SFM-AT800-S and SFM-AT1000-S machines from serial number 1.

SFM-AT350

The SFM‑AT350 is an automatic system for efficient depowdering of metal laser melted parts. It is the powder removal unit for medium-sized parts weighing up to 60 kg.... More Info Less Info

SFM‑AT350

The new standard for medium-sized parts weighing up to 60 kg

The SFM‑AT350 is an automatic system for efficient depowdering of metal laser melted parts. It is the powder removal unit for medium-sized parts weighing up to 60 kg. An optimized chamber volume and an enhanced freedom of motion characterize the SFM‑AT350. In addition, complicated motion sequences can be programmed easily and quickly. The SFM‑AT350 thus sets new standards in the depowdering of medium-sized metal components.

Enless rotation of the turntable

The postprocessing system uses the unique Solukon Smart Powder Recuperation technology SPR®. The SFM‑AT350 therefore cleans metal parts within a sealed process chamber. It uses targeted vibration and automated programmable rotation along two axes. Due to rotation of the part unmelted build material can flow out of complex voids and support structures. The turntable of the SFM-AT350 rotates endlessly while the horizontal axis swivels 250 degrees. After the automated depowdering just use the sealed glove ports for manual finishing with compressed air or inert gas. The collected metal powder is ready for reuse because it is free of any contamination.

Safety and connectivity within the SFM‑AT350

Since the SFM‑AT350 is ignition source-free, it also cleans components made of reactive materials such as aluminum or titanium safely. Safety-monitored inerting with inert gas provides additional explosion protection.

An OPC UA interface makes the SFM‑AT350 the intelligent workhorse for your postprocessing. In addition, you can monitor the depowdering process via smartphone at any time. The optional Digital Factory tool enables quality assurance and automation integration for your depowdering process.

SFM-AT800-S

SFM-AT800-S

The award-winning flagship for complex geometries with a height up to 600 mm

The SFM-AT800-S is an automatic system for efficient depowdering of metal laser melted parts. It depowders parts with a height up to 600 mm and offers the industry’s highest standards of powder removal for large and complex parts with internal channels and hard to access geometries, such as heat exchangers. The postprocessing system uses the unique Solukon Smart Powder Recuperation technology SPR^®. The SFM-AT800-S therefore cleans metal parts within a sealed process chamber using targeted vibration and automated programable endless rotation along two axes. Due to rotation of the parts unmelted build material can flow out of complex voids and support structures.

Programmable motion

The SFM-AT800-S is compatible with SPR-Pathfinder® software from serial number 1. The software automatically calculates the ideal motion sequence for each part, which is then read and executed by the Solukon system so that the powder is removed residual-free.

Safety and connectivity

After the automatic powder removal just use the sealed glove ports to manually clean with compressed air or inert gas. When working with reactive materials such as titanium or aluminum, you can use the system under inert condition. After the automated depowdering the metal powder is ready for reuse because it is free of any contamination.

In addition, the SFM-AT800-S is ready for robot loading or/and OPC-UA.

SFM-AT1000-S

The SFM-AT1000-S is an automatic depowdering system for large and heavy metal components with a height of up to 1,000 mm and a maximum weight of 800 kg.... More Info Less Info

SFM-AT1000-S

The pro-version ideal for extraordinary large parts with a height up to 1,000 mm

The SFM-AT1000-S is an automatic depowdering system for large and heavy metal components with a height of up to 1,000 mm and a maximum weight of 800 kg. This makes it the ideal postprocessing system for the aerospace & space industry. The SFM-AT1000-S depowders even the most complex rocket engines, which have internal cavities and channels, fully automatically and efficiently. The system is based on the unique Solukon Smart Powder Recuperation technology SPR®.

A special version for parts withs a lower center of gravity

At this year's Rapid + TCT, Solukon will present a special version of its largest depowdering machine, the SFM-AT1000-S. Equipped with a short swivel arm, this machine is the ideal solution for large, heavy parts (600 x 600 x 660 mm including build plate) with a lower center of gravity, such as components printed on an SLM Solutions' NXG XII 600. Also new is a front-top loading system that allows large and heavy parts to be easily lifted into the machine by crane.