Solukon announced on Mar. 20 the launch of its special edition SFM-AT350-E additive manufacturing post-processing system, which will debut at RAPID + TCT next month. The new system is designed to safely depowder complex metal 3D printed components, with a focus on applications in the healthcare sector.
The introduction of the SFM-AT350-E addresses the need for gentle and effective removal of residual powder from intricate medical devices produced through metal additive manufacturing. This is particularly important for ensuring both the structural integrity and surface quality of sensitive parts such as spinal cages.
According to Solukon, the SFM-AT350-E is a variant of its compact SFM-AT350 system and has been developed specifically for compatibility with the newly-launched EOS M4 ONYX metal additive manufacturing machine. The company said that while this ONYX edition maintains a compact footprint, it is suitable for processing parts up to 450 x 450 x 250 mm in size and weighing up to 100 kg. For larger components produced by the EOS M4 ONYX, Solukon recommends its bigger SFM-AT800-S and SFM-AT1000-S systems.
The technology behind the SFM-AT350-E relies on ultrasonic depowdering, which uses high-frequency self-regulating vibration to gently remove powder from delicate structures without damaging them. Visitors attending RAPID + TCT in Boston will have an opportunity to observe titanium spinal cages being processed inside the new system at booth #1435.
The launch highlights ongoing advancements in post-processing solutions tailored for medical device manufacturers using metal additive manufacturing technologies.
