HP MULTI JET FUSION LEADS TO LIGHTWEIGHT PART PRODUCTION
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Barel develops and manufactures electronics
for OEM customers within the markets for the
international lighting and heating industry.
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THE CHALLENGE
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Barel’s stopper for industrial awnings protects doors of commercial shops. The part was initially designed for CNC Machining using gray PVC. Any additional material removed from the original block resulted in an increased part cost.
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End of guide stopper production
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INDUSTRY
Industrial
SECTOR
Machinery and Equipment
SIZES
X: 0.79 in / 2.0 cm
Y: 0.79 in / 2.0 cm
Z: 2.56 in / 6.5 cm
VOLUME
0.42 in3 / 6.90 cm3
MATERIAL
HP 3D High Reusability PA 12
POST-PROCESSING
Bead blasting
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RESULTS
When production of the part transitioned from CNC Machining to HP Multi Jet Fusion technology, it was redesigned with a hollow interior, which allowed for a lighter weight, a lower cost, and the production of 238 parts per day.
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