An effective way to present complex and large-sized industrial equipment to potential contractors is to print out their realistic 3D models.That  way, we get the ability to present the appearance of the machines in an interesting way and to illustrate their functionality in detail, without the need for the customer to come directly to company's headquarters. 

One of the companies that benefited from such a solution is SECO/WARWICK, a company providing equipment and modern technologies for companies in the aviation, automotive and energy industries, revolutionizing the global metallurgy industry. We have prepared five detailed models for them, which were then presented at Thermprocess 2019 in Düsseldorf, Germany (25-29.06.2019).

When printing 3D models, the most important thing was to accurately reproduce the details of industrial machinery and provide the models with the highest quality of detail and resistance to mechanical damage, which can occur, during their frequent transport for presentation at various industry events.

First of all, ATMAT specialists prepared the received 3D models for spatial printing and selected appropriate print parameters. All models were made from a durable PLA filament with ATMAT Signal PRO and Galaxy printers. Nozzles with a diameter of 0.8 mm were used to create bottom bases and larger elements, while nozzles with a diameter of 0.2 mm and 0.3 mm were used for small details and complex parts. Matching the parameters for each detail individually guarantees the highest quality and reduces unnecessary costs. 

Finally, five impressive models were obtained, which could not be left unnoticed during the fair.

Vortex

Time of printing: 5640 min

A model of a flow-through, nozzle-type heating system for aluminium coils used during final annealing and intermediate operations.

Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM)

Time of printing: 2380 min

Innovative Induction Vacuum Melting system individually tailored to the needs of customers with a wide range of applications - from materials used in the automotive industry, through consumer goods, to aircraft parts made of monocrystalline.

Super IQ

Time of printing: 3120 min

Model of a hardened batch furnace - this is the most innovative project of recent years of heat treatment furnace in the industry.

UCM 4D Quench

 Time of printing: 6965 min

A model of a nitrogen hardening system for single elements of mechanical transmissions (e.g. gears, shafts, rings) made of hardened steel.

CAB

Time of printing: 2819 min

A model of a universal batch furnace designed for soldering a wide range of heat exchangers in a horizontal or vertical position.