EUROMOLD 2009: EOS Presents New Systems and Integrated Process Chain Management For EOSINT M

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EUROMOLD 2009: EOS Presents New Systems and Integrated Process Chain Management For EOSINT M

Wednesday, 02 December 2009

Part Property Profiles (PPP) enable standardization and reliable quality in e-Manufacturing

Frankfurt am Main/Germany, 2 December, 2009 – EOS, the world-leading manufacturer of laser-sintering systems, will be at EuroMold this year (December 2-5, 2009) in the new hall 11. EOS will be presenting two new systems in the P3 and P7 series. The wide acceptance of Direct Metal Laser-Sintering (DMLS) as a series production process will be reinforced by the introduction of new products for powder handling and preparation under the name of Integrated Process Chain Management (IPCM).

New plastic systems: EOSINT P 395 and EOSINT P 760

At EuroMold, EOS will be presenting two advanced plastic laser-sintering systems: EOSINT P 395 and EOSINT P 760. Comprehensive analyses of the effects of all relevant parameters in the e-Manufacturing process chain have also led to the development of specially adapted materials, software products and peripheral equipment. Dr. Hans Langer, Founder and CEO of EOS: “The quality of the manufactured, fully functional plastic parts, as well as the systems’ productivity, high degree of automation, professional materials management and ergonomic peripheral devices, make these systems an ideal production tool for the economic batch-series manufacture of parts in all phases of the product life cycle. As such, they are ideal for use in an industrial environment.”

New hard- and software solutions as a basis for the introduction of Part Property Profiles (PPP)

The modular nature of both systems allows for a high degree of flexibility as regards to possible functionalities and budget commitment. Individual modules can be excluded at first, thus reducing the initial investment, but can be added at any future time. Both systems also offer the option for upgrading with substantially improved process modules to support the strategy of Part Property Management. A completely re-engineered laser optics module (surface module) improves the quality of vertical surfaces into regions which until now have been exclusive to FORMIGA parts.

The EOSINT P 760 can now be optionally equipped with OnlineLaserPowerControl (OLPC) which monitors and controls the laser’s power during the building process, consequently ensuring a more constant power than was previously possible. FlashRecoating is also available for the EOSINT P 760; it is a new x-axis control that increases productivity when using the "TopSpeed" and "Speed" parameter sets by accelerating the recoating speed up to 400 mm/s. With the appropriate packing density, build-up rates of up to 700 cm³/h are realistically achievable.

The recoating unit in the EOSINT P395 has also been further improved. The introduction of PPPs has led to the integration into the EOSINT P 395 of EOS' highly successful blade cartridge concept that was introduced in 2007 in the EOSINT P 730, making it simple to carry out adjustments and change the layer thickness.

A new version of the EOSTATE software, which monitors and reports on laser-sintering production, will also be presented at EuroMold. EOSTATE 1.2, with its new array of report and analysis options, is EOS' answer to the increase in demand for transparency and continuous quality assurance in series production processes. As such, the software complements the PPPs perfectly and is available for all plastic and metal systems.

Integrated Process Chain Management (IPCM) now also for EOSINT M

The standardized reuse of powder materials is a prerequisite for continuously sustaining high quality in ongoing production. In order to fulfil this, EOS has adapted the successful concepts of other product lines to develop an integrated process chain management (IPCM) for EOSINT M systems. The most important step here in quality assurance is the fast sieving of powder under defined conditions before its reuse. The IPCM ensures vibratory sieving under defined conditions and mesh sizes adapted and optimized for individual powders. Powder preparation outside the machine, for example via powder homogenization, enables the highest quality as well as maximum productivity and flexibility. Further increases in productivity and user-friendliness can be achieved with EOS' IPCM-modules for fast powder conveying and machine refilling. The IPCM-product range includes multipurpose lifting trolleys for transporting powder containers, building platforms and clamping systems, as well as for other uses.

About EOS

EOS was founded in 1989 and is today the world-leading manufacturer of laser-sintering systems. Laser-sintering is the key technology for e-Manufacturing, the fast, flexible and cost-effective production of products, patterns and tools. The technology manufactures parts for every phase of the product life cycle, directly from electronic data. Laser-sintering accelerates product development and optimizes production processes. EOS completed its business year 2008/2009 with revenues of approximately 60 million Euros. The company employs 300 people worldwide, 250 of them in Krailling near Munich, Germany. For more information visit www.eos.info