Italian OEM Caracol launches a robotic large-scale Direct Energy Deposition platform. Named Vipra AM, the large-format metal 3D printer relies on wire arc additive manufacturing processes to help vertical industries balance performance with productivity. It comes as a package that combines the hardware, the software, and the automation proprietary turnkey system.
The platform is available in 2 configurations: the Vipra XQ (Extreme Quality) and the Vipra XP (Extreme Productivity).
Vipra XQ (Extreme Quality) leverages Plasma Arc Deposition technology and is best suited for applications that require superior strength and precision. It can process many metals, including stainless steel and titanium alloys. The system is ideal for large-scale, high-strength, high-integrity parts for sectors such as aerospace (e.g. load-bearing brackets and structural components) and energy (e.g. valves, gauges, and structural piping connectors).
Also designed for large-scale metal parts, Vipra XP (Extreme Productivity) focuses on maximizing productivity and minimizing operating costs at the manufacturing level. The 3D printer can process aluminum and nickel-based materials and deliver critical applications, such as transportation industries (e.g. automotive components, aerospace pressure vessels, marine propellers) and lower-end architectural applications (e.g. sculptures, lightweight organic structures).
“At Caracol, we believe that the future of manufacturing lies in combining a strong application focus with advanced innovative technologies that reshape the capabilities of industrial production lines”, states Francesco De Stefano, CEO of Caracol AM. “With Vipra AM, we’ve leveraged the extensive know-how developed over the years working on advanced process control and software for Large Format AM with thermoplastics and composites materials, to develop a proprietary cutting-edge metal platform that combines state-of-the-art hardware and software, with advanced robotic monitoring and automation. Thanks to this innovative technology, we want to expand the possibilities for industrial manufacturers to produce their most complex large-scale projects.”
Visitors at Formnext 2024 could discover this new solution at Caracol’s booth C101 in Hall 12.1.
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