GF Machining Solutions has announced it will showcase its expertise in design for manufacturing and how its combination of solutions can improve the complete manufacturing supply chain during Formnext 2021, held in Frankfurt am Main from 16-19 November.

Increased productivity and quality with the new DMP Flex and Factory 350 Dual is promoted together with 3D Systems. Other highlights are the DMP Factory 500, multiple large applications and unique parts produced in an optimised workflow.

GF Machining Solutions' AM Ecosystem is a turnkey solution for true 24/7 additively manufactured part production, from operator training to serial production. This comprehensive solution increases production capacity and throughput and can easily be integrated with conventional manufacturing equipment. It consists of Direct Metal Printing (DMP) systems, designed for serial production of high-quality parts, the innovative, horizontal wire-cutting EDM machine CUT AM 500, System 3R Tooling for AM for improved productivity and flexibility, Milling solutions for finishing operations, the all-in-one software 3DXpert and Laserform parameters.

Recent developments on the DMP Flex and the Factory 350 metal 3D printers have led to increased productivity and quality while reducing variability and production costs. The two lasers in the machines help reduce build time by up to 50% and lower cost. These latest additions to the DMP portfolio, developed together with GF Machining Solutions' partner 3D Systems, maintain the benefits of the single-laser configurations including flexible application use, quick-swap build modules (DMP Flex 350 Dual) and integrated powder recycling (DMP Factory 350 Dual). The DMP Flex 350 Dual and DMP Factory 350 Dual can help accelerate innovation for a variety of applications.

Both machines are presented at Formnext in hall 12, Booth E39 (GF Machining Solutions) and Hall 12.1, Booth D10 (3D Systems).

Another highlight from GF Machining Solutions at Formnext is the Removable Print Module of the DMP Factory 500, a workflow-optimised metal 3D printing solution for massive scalability, repeatable high-quality parts, high throughput and low total cost of ownership, which produces parts with a build volume up to 500 x 500 x 500mm (height inclusive build plate).

There is a clear need in the market for larger printers being able to produce larger parts. However, the challenges related to this are much more complex than the ones related to mid-size machines (e.g. the large amount of powder needed, the handling of heavy parts, the thoughtful management of laser balancing and overlapping and a high process stability needed).

At Formnext, GF Machining Solutions will show multiple AM parts, including an aerospace heat exchanger and a satellite component built in aluminium.

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