PCM1200 Industrial 3D Printer for Medium-Size Casting Molds

With 3D printing, almost everything is achievable. You can print in a variety of colors and materials, both for engineering applications and for educational purposes.

The PCM1200 is an industrial installation for additive manufacturing of sand molds and cores, operating on the patented PCM (Patternless Casting Manufacturing) technology. This technology develops the principles of Binder Jetting and allows you to create casting molds without using models, significantly reducing production times and costs.

The PCM1200 installation is designed to manufacture molds and cores used in casting complex metal products from cast iron, steel, non-ferrous metals and alloys, widely used in mechanical engineering, aircraft manufacturing, power equipment production and R & D. The main capabilities of the installation include high printing speed — up to 20 seconds per layer, a large construction area of 1200 × 1000 × 600 mm, resolution up to 720 dpi, print accuracy up to ±0.3 mm, compliance with casting accuracy class 7 according to GOST and the ability to form internal channels with a diameter of 2.5 mm.

Flexibility and speed

The entire production cycle is 3–5 times faster than traditional technologies. It is possible to promptly adjust the product design without additional tooling.

Process automation

The complex is fully automated: from preparing the sand mixture to forming the finished form.

Scalability and continuity

It is possible to install one or two bins — with two bins, almost continuous printing is ensured: one is working, the second is unloading. Sand without a binder can be reused.

Intelligent software

TOP 3DP software allows you to load CAD models, cut them into layers and control the printing process. The system supports from 1 to 12 print heads, which provides flexible performance management.
 

Delivery set

1. conveyors (1 or 2 to choose from);
2. electrical cabinet;
3. mixer;
4. secondary sand bin with integrated vacuum cleaner;
5. compressed air compressor with receiver and dryer;
6. computer;
7. TOP 3DP software;
8. PCM machine control software.

Main advantages

1. full automation of the process;
2. use of various materials;
3. ability to change modes in wide ranges;
4. ability to obtain products of any complexity;
5. cost-effectiveness;
6. high strength of products;
7. ability to quickly conduct scientific research;
8. use of traditional casting materials;
9. does not require changing the foundry.

The equipment includes a mixer for sand preparation, a device for applying and leveling sand, a device for introducing a binder, a platform positioning device and other functional devices.

Materials used

1. quartz, calcined, synthetic foundry sand of imported or domestic production;
2. furan or phenolic resin of imported or domestic production (resins comply with the standard of liquids for sand molds of the chemical-resistant concrete);