Metal additive manufacturing RENISHAW. apply innovation™ Metal additive manufacturing

apply innovation™ Introduction to metal additive manufacturing 4 Metal additive manufacturing highlights 5 The benefits of metal additive manufacturing 6 The metal additive manufacturing process 7 Why Renishaw for metal additive manufacturing? 8 Renishaw expertise in metal additive manufacturing 9 Design for additive manufacturing - DfAM 10 Renishaw Solutions Centres - lowering barriers to metal AM adoption 12 Metal additive manufacturing systems 16 Renishaw end-to-end engineering 18 Front cover, page 2 and page 3 part designed and manufactured by HiETA Technologies...

Introduction to metal additive manufacturing Metal additive manufacturing is the process of creating a 3D object from a CAD model by building it up from thin layers of metal powder, one by one. The technology can produce complex shapes that are not possible with traditional casting and subtractive techniques, such as machining or electrical discharge machining. Renishaw designs and manufactures metal additive manufacturing systems, for manufacturing parts in a variety of metals, using a process called laser powder bed fusion. 4

Metal additive manufacturing highlights Benefits of metal additive manufacturing Renishaw Solutions Centres Build complex metal components directly from 3D CAD models. Lower the barriers to metal additive manufacturing adoption for your business. Renishaw provides a range of high quality metal powders that have been extensively researched and tested. Renishaw end-to-end engineering A range of metal additive manufacturing systems to suit the needs of your organisation. Renishaw build preparation software – orientate, support, layout and review models before building them in metal. Over 40 years...

Metal additive manufacturing technology enables the production of highly complex geometries due to the fact that is not constrained by the same rules associated with subtractive machining and other traditional manufacturing techniques. Benefits at a glance: • Produce complex geometries such as lattice structures and conformal channels to improve performance • Consolidate multiple parts into single or fewer components to improve reliability and reduce inventory • Complementary tool - can be integrated into current manufacturing processes to reduce steps, time to market and cost • Create fully...

apply innovation™ The metal additive manufacturing process Renishaw's additive manufacturing systems use laser powder bed fusion to build up solid metal components from fine metal powders. Metal additive manufacturing process at a glance: • The existing 3D CAD model of your component design is sliced into 2D layers usually between 30 pm and 100 pm thick using specially developed QuantAM software from Renishaw • A thin layer of powder is spread across a build plate, and a laser selectively melts areas of the powder corresponding to a 2D slice of the CAD data for the part • The build plate moves...

We offer a comprehensive solution for metal additive manufacturing from additive manufacturing systems, metal powders, ancillaries and software through to an expert advice and support service and our Solutions Centres. Advanced metal additive manufacturing systems are designed, manufactured and optimised by Renishaw to fulfill a range of industry applications where durability, customised parts and precision are key. Why Renishaw for additive manufacturing at a glance: • Over twelve years experience designing and manufacturing additive manufacturing systems • Class leading inert atmosphere generation...

apply innovation™ Renishaw expertise in metal additive manufacturing Renishaw has more than twelve years experience in the metal additive manufacturing industry. Our expertise in process development and our experience in using the technology in our own manufacturing operations enables Renishaw to provide turn-key and optimised metal additive manufacturing solutions for a broad range of applications, including industrial and healthcare sectors. Talk to Renishaw to find out more about metal additive manufacturing systems and services for your industry. Renishaw additive manufacturing expertise...

Design for additive manufacturing – DfAM To achieve best results with any manufacturing process, design engineers must balance the requirements of the application against the limitations of the process. Additive manufacturing is no different, and while there is significantly greater design freedom afforded by laser powder bed fusion, this freedom is not limitless. DfAM is a subset of a wider DFM quality approach that aims to reduce lead-time, material waste and the number of design revisions necessary to bring a product to market. The ability of AM to generate near-finished parts directly, allows...

apply innovation™ In-source not out-source For Renishaw, research and development has always been at the heart of our business, typically investing between 13% and 18% of sales turnover on R&D and engineering to maintain our leadership position. At a glance: • Technology - additive manufacturing systems fully designed and manufactured by Renishaw in the UK • People - strong apprentice and graduate recruitment schemes, with year-on-year increases in recruitment numbers • Innovation - long term commitment to invest heavily in research and development, to deliver innovative new products • Partnerships...

Renishaw Solutions Centres – lowering barriers to metal AM adoption Renishaw Solutions Centres aim to lower the entry barrier to metal additive manufacturing by providing a secure development environment in which you can build your knowledge and confidence using metal additive manufacturing technology. Equipped with the latest Renishaw metal additive manufacturing systems, and staffed with skilled, experienced and knowledgeable engineers, Renishaw Solutions Centres offer you a fast and accessible way to rapidly deploy this exciting technology within your business. The pathway to innovative additive...