Additive Manufacturing Overview
METAL SOLID & POROUS 3D PRINTING OVERVIEW
Lack of density gradients in 3DP parts can provide more
uniform flow throughout the surface of apart
Consistent pore size distribution with 3DP parts
Ability to print geometries that are not practical with
conventional pressing or have prohibitively expensive tooling
Print solid and porous media in one part (avoiding secondary
operations such as welding, sinter-bonding,press- fitting)
Solid
Print multiple porosities in one part (i.e. 60micron pre-filter +
2micron diffuser) Dual-Density Parts
Porous
Avoids secondary operations such as assembly, welding,
press-fitting and sinter-bonding
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BUILD FEATURES & TOLERANCES - METAL
Build volume: 9.7” x 9.7” x 11.0” (L x W x H)
Build materials: 316L Stainless Steel, Titanium, other alloys
consult engineering
Solid feature size resolution: +/- 0.01”
Porous feature size resolution: +/- 0.02”
Build plate
Porosity range: 1 to 100+ micron pore size (for custom
porosity consult engineering)
Part-part dimensional consistency: +/- 0.001-0.002”
Density consistency: +/- 0.07-0.1 g/cc
Solid printed surface finish: 350 Ra µin
Machined surface finish: 5 to 32 Ra µin
(same as typical hardware) Laser Powder Bed Fusion
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FLOW-DP PERFORMANCE
When density gradients mess up your product specs, think 3DP!
Higher flow for 3DP media is likely the
Conventional Solid-Porous
result of the lack of density gradients
3DP
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EXAMPLE UNIQUE DESIGNS MADE CAPABLE BY ADDITIVE
Example integrated filter hardware & Example multi-dense porous used for
Complex solid-porous filtration structures
complex porous shapes (ie spheres) thermal management application
Complete fully 3D printed products with unique internal fluidics for new applications
(ie Integrated Valves, Mixing and Flow Reaction)
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BUILD FEATURES & TOLERANCES - POLYMER
Build volume:
▪ Prototypes: 15.7” W x 11.8” D x 11.8” H (400mm x 300mm x 300mm)
▪ Production: 18.0” W x 18.0” D x 32.0” H (457mm x 457mm x 813mm)
Build materials: PEEK, PEKK, PEI, Nylon, ABS, Polyethylene, and more
Porosity range: 100 microns and larger; for custom porosity integration,
consult engineering
Pore shape:
▪ Lattice: Rectangular, Hexagonal, Triangular
▪ Random: Under Development
Solid feature size resolution and dimensional consistency*
▪ As Printed: +/- 0.010”
▪ Machined: +/- 0.002”
Part density: Up to 100% depending on polymer
Surface finish
▪ As printed: 200 to 600 Ra µin
▪ Machined: 5 to 32 Ra µin
* Dimensions and tolerances are subject to the polymer chosen and overall part dimensions.
Values presented are typical for small parts, <1” (25mm) cross section printed in PEEK with a Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
medium resolution extrusion nozzle.
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EARLY STAGE DEVELOPMENTS: POLYMERS AND CERAMICS
PEEK Static Mixer, Tooling, Filter Alumina Flow Control Components
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ABOUT US
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WHO WE ARE: THE GOLD STANDARD FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE
FILTRATION AND FLOW CONTROL APPLICATIONS
60 year track record of making products used by the most demanding
customers such as NASA, Samsung, and Medtronic
Largest installed base of porous metal filters/fluid controls in the world
across every major industry ranging from the Mars rover to implantable
medical devices
Most extensive metal alloy selection for the toughest operating
conditions such as temps from -437oF to 3336oF
Customer Innovation Center (CIC) becoming a hub for industry leader
collaboration, with the latest lab equipment and new technologies like
additive porous manufacturing and materials development.
Manufacturing and CIC based in Farmington, CT.
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CAPABILITY SPANS BREADTH OF APPLICATIONS
Large Scale Point of Use Integrated
Process Systems Equipment Components
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WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATION EXPERTISE
GAS & LIQUID FLOW
MIXING DIFFUSION
FILTRATION CONTROL
WICKING &
HEAT FLAME
PHASE FLUIDIZING
EXCHANGE ARRESTING
SEPARATION
CONTROLLED SOUND
SPARGING STRUCTURAL
RELEASE DAMPENING
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COLLABORATION MODEL
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