TPM3D: SLS 3D Printers, Auxiliaries, Materials
TPM3D is currently one of the leading manufacturers of industrial-grade SLS 3D printers capable of producing high-quality products for various applications. The company also offers auxiliary devices and polymer powders for selective laser sintering 3D printing.
This is Top 3D Shop, and from this article you will learn more about TPM3D’s range of equipment and materials. (To find out more about the company and its projects, read the brand review.)
TPM3D 3D printers
TPM3D S260
The TPM3D S260 is the second smallest AM system from the company’s flagship S series. It comes with a build chamber of 260 x 260 x 450 mm and a single 30W CO2 laser. Despite its decreased dimensions and laser power compared to other TPM3D units, the machine boasts a high scanning speed of 8000 mm/s and a three-axis galvo system with dynamic focusing. Due to its decent capabilities and fairly compact building size, the S260 is ideal for educational purposes as well as professional use in manifold industrial areas.
TPM3D S360
The S360 model is a comprehensive SLS machine that meets all relevant industrial requirements with appropriate certifications. With a build chamber of 360 x 360 x 600 mm, potent 60W CO2 laser, and scanning speed of 15000 mm/s, it is perfect for application in various demanding spheres, from aviation and automotive to scientific research and education. Furthermore, it is capable of maintaining the build chamber temperature of up to 160 ℃ in combination with the 230 ℃ powder bed, like the majority of TPM3D devices.
TPM3D S480
The S480 is the golden mean of the S series. It is engineered with a fairly capacious build chamber of 480 x 480 x 600 mm, which lets you print large items as a whole or smaller objects in batches. This makes for significant improvements in terms of production speed and material usage. In addition, the device features a powerful 100W CO2 laser and increased scanning speed of 21000 mm/s. The machine can efficiently produce top-quality small and large R&D prototypes, models, functional parts, household appliances, and more for such industries as automotive, aviation, medical treatment, electronics, scientific research, education, art, etc.
TPM3D S600DL
The S600DL (Double Lasers) represents a separate segment of TPM3D’s equipment. It is a powerful AM solution designed with two 140W CO2 lasers enabling an impressive scanning speed of 25000 mm/s. Moreover, the machine comes with a huge build chamber of 600 x 600 x 800 mm, which lets you print really large industrial parts and increase production volume for smaller items. Due to the open system inherent to all the company’s devices, the S600DL model can work with a remarkable selection of powders with different properties, including PA11, PA12, PA12 GF, and TPU, that suit various purposes.
TPM3D S800QL
The S800QL (Quad Lasers) is a new step for the company’s SLS 3D printers. In contrast to its series counterparts, the model provides even more powerful sintering with four 500W CO2 lasers supporting 25000 mm/s scanning speed and 10–25 mm/h build speed. Despite its outstanding sintering capabilities and expanded build volume of 800 x 800 x 600 mm, the device offers traditionally smooth and user-friendly controls due to the company’s flexible multi-purpose software. Similar to other TPM3D solutions, the machine is recommended to both proficient and aspiring users for making top-quality large items of reliable structure.
TPM3D S320HT
The S320HT model is a high-temperature version of the industrial SLS AM system from TPM3D. The printer is equipped with a sufficient build chamber (320 x 320 x 380 mm) capable of maintaining the heat of up to 300 ℃ with the 350 ℃ powder bed. Due to its enhanced thermal capabilities, the machine is able to work with a wider range of demanding engineering powders and efficiently produce high-quality functional parts with great mechanical properties. It is equipped with a potent 60W CO2 laser and enables scanning speed of 13000 mm/s.
TPM3D S150HT
The S150HT is a lite version of the previously described machine. They share the majority of technical characteristics, except for the build chamber dimensions, which for the smaller model are 150 x 150 x 250 mm. As with its counterparts from the series, the machine is supplied with a built-in filtering system, oxygen detector, cooling module, dual blade recoater for efficient feeding, dynamic focusing for the scanning mechanism, integrated Nitrogen generator, PL-e dual channel security control, and more smart features that distinguish these devices from SLS 3D printers of other brands.
TPM3D auxiliary equipment
TPM3D PPS
The Parts & Powder Processing Station is an innovative solution for clean production that allows to completely eliminate the impact of powder leakage on the environment and makes the part cleaning and powder treatment as easy, fast, and effective as possible. The device is able to mix, feed, collect, and recycle powder with increased efficiency and certified safety.
TPM3D Lifting Trolley
The Lifting Trolley is used to move the powder hopper and the build chamber; for example, when transferring the printed part to the post-processing unit.
TPM3D Open Breakout Unit
The Open Breakout Unit is applied to clean batches of small items and collect the powder for future use. For some TPM3D printer models, it serves as an analogue of the PPS.
TPM3D Powder Mixer (75 L)
The Powder Mixer is developed for mixing powders into a homogeneous mass, for example, used and fresh powder or consumables of different brands. The enclosed design prevents powder from getting into the environment, while the tightly closed replaceable reel allows you to store the powder in the device. In addition, the Mixer boasts a large volume.
TPM3D Dust Collecting Tank
The device represents a container for collecting dust generated during part extraction and sandblasting. It helps purify the room air of powder, material particles, and other contaminants.
Materials
PA12 Precimid1171Pro
Type: Polyamide
Certified by USP (US Pharmacopeia): National Standard GB/16886 J In vitro hemolysis test; National Standard GB/T4806.7 for food safety contact materials and products
Key properties: Biocompatibility and food compatibility, dimensional accuracy, high strength, high reusability rate
Application: Medical, food industry
PA12 Precimid1171Pro AF40
Type: Metal-filled polyamide
Color: Metallic gray (after polishing)
Key properties: High strength, wear resistance, reusability
Additives: 40% aluminum
Application: Automotive
PA12 Precimid1171Pro GF40
Type: Glass-filled polyamide
Color: Ash-gray
Key properties: High strength, thermal deformation resistance, reusability
Additives: 40% glass
Application: Automotive, aerospace
PA12 Precimid1172Pro
Type: Polyamide
Color: Milky-white
Key properties: Good performance, stable color, dimensional accuracy, reusability
Application: Automotive, spare parts, functional shells and instrument housings, art and creativity, drone frames and bodies
PA12 Precimid1172Pro BLK
Type: Polyamide
Color: Ash-black
Key properties: Stable color, dimensional accuracy, reusability
Application: Automotive, medical, education, aerospace
PA12 Precimid1172Pro GF30
Type: Glass-filled polyamide
Color: Gray-yellow
Key properties: High strength, thermal deformation resistance, reusability
Additives: 30% glass
Application: Automotive, aerospace, impellers, propellers, tools
PA12 Precimid1172Pro GF30 BLK
PA12 Precimid1172Pro GF30 BLK shares physical and mechanical properties with PA12 Precimid1172Pro GF30 and is different only in color.
PA11 Precimid1180
Type: Polyamide
Color: White
Key properties: High impact resistance, reusability, thermal deformation resistance
Application: Household appliances and machine parts with heat resistance and high mechanical properties
PA11 Precimid1180 BLK
Type: Polyamide
Color: Black
Key properties: High strength, reusability, thermal deformation resistance
Application: Durable parts ready for work at elevated temperatures
TPU Precimid1130 90А
Type: Thermoplastic polyurethane
Color: White
Key properties: Flexibility, elasticity, impact resistance, efficient vibration damping, reusability, heat resistance, mildew and water resistance
Application: Automotive, light industry, medical, education
TPU Precimid1130 92A
Type: Thermoplastic polyurethane
Color: White
Key properties: Flexibility, elasticity, impact resistance, efficient vibration damping, reusability, heat resistance, mildew and water resistance
Application: Sealing washers, vibration damping parts and buffer insulation, soft treads, sports insoles, and other uses requiring high plasticity of the material
TPU Precimid1130 95A
Type: Thermoplastic polyurethane
Color: Natural, milky-white
The properties are basically similar to Precimid1130 90A and Precimid1130 92A. The key feature of Precimid1130 95A is its cooling resistance: it becomes brittle only at -25 ℃.
Application cases
Automotive
Product: McPherson spring suspension
Material: Precimid1180 BLK
Product: Battery holder for electric race car
Material: Precimid1171FR BLK
Product: Engine jacket water for electric race car
Material: Precimid1172Pro GF30 BLK
Product: Automotive turbine deflector
Material: TPM3D PA6X BLK
Product: Engine intake manifold
Material: TPM3D PA6X BLK
Product: Cupholder expansion module
Material: Precimid1172Pro
Product: Inner block housing for air conditioner
Material: Precimid1172Pro GF30 BLK
Healthcare
Product: Scoliosis orthosis
Material: Precimid1172Pro
The material features great mechanical properties and extensive durability. It is wear resistant, fatigue-resistant, and durable while exerting sufficient orthopedic force on a patient who can wear it for a long time.
Product: External foot brace, orthosis for ankle injuries
Material: Precimid1172Pro
Product: Wrist orthosis for rehabilitation after sprains
Materials: Precimid1172Pro, Precimid1180 BLK
Product: Orthopedic pillow; relieves stress on the cervical spine
Material: Precimid1130 90A
Product: Foot model; used in the manufacture of orthopedic insoles
Material: Precimid1172Pro
Product: Surgical model of brain hemorrhage; used in surgical planning
Material: Precimid1172Pro
Product: Cervical screw guides
Materials: Precimid1172Pro, Precimid1171Pro
High biocompatibility and durability of the material makes for reliable fixation of the vertebrae for proper healing. Precimid1171Pro is certified for medical use.
Electronics
Product: Hair dryer
Material: Precimid1171Pro AF40
The material is 40% aluminum powder, which provides the product with high strength, wear and thermal resistance as well as heat conductivity.
Product: Vacuum cleaner
Material: Precimid1171Pro AF40
Product: Power tool housing
Materials: Precimid1172Pro GF30 BLK
Due to its heat resistance, high strength, and capacity for chemical polishing, Precimid1172Pro GF30 is easy to work with and well suited for power tool housings.
Product: Decorative lamp
Material: Precimid1172Pro
SLS 3D printing allows one to build almost any shape, limited only by the author’s imagination.
Education and art
Product: Sculpture
Material: Precimid1172Pro
Decorative items printed through SLS technology demonstrate its ability to create the most complex forms with an extraordinary degree of freedom.
Product: Integrated glasses frame
Material: Precimid1172Pro
SLS technology is perfect for making customized glasses, since the frames printed by polyamides feature great toughness, light weight, better temperature and aging resistance.
Bottom line
TPM3D equipment can be successfully applied in a wide range of spheres, such as industrial prototyping, consumer electronics, automotive, aviation, medicine, education, household goods, etc. The company’s products boast high quality and affordability; they are widely used for equipping development centers and effective modernization of production facilities.
The company not only produces AM systems and materials, but also conducts developments in the field of 3D printing and provides services to a large number of organizations around the world. Read more in our article about the company.
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