Nippon Gases launches 3DPro for 3D printing, high-quality gases for high-tech processes

May 8, 2022 Nippon Gases is the world’s leading industrial and
medical
One of the gas companies is now launching a brand new 3DPro line of products designed for3D printingThe industry provides a full range of gas equipment solutions.
along with3D printingWith the development of technology, the focusing precision of laser beam is also constantly improving, and more research and improvement are still needed to overcome the lack of
standard
The problem.

Each material requires a specific shielding gas

Take, for example, carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum or titanium, which have different metallurgical properties and reactivity to air. Therefore, the material must be protected throughout the 3D printing process.
On the 3DPro product’s website, Nippon Gases emphasizes that “3D printing is a multi-layer process, and if the surface oxidizes during the process, then it becomes trapped in the product. It is for this reason that it is imperative to minimize these two This can lead to failure of the final product because it cannot be repaired from layer to layer.” This is critical when it comes to mass production of parts, and no one wants a single contaminant to ruin the entire build and cause major economic losses.

3DPro products include 3DPro Gas Line, 3DPro Dry Gas Pipe, 3DPro Purifier, 3DPro Metal Cabinet, 3DPro Link and 3DPro Recirc.

3DPro gas lines from Nippon Gases are suitable for

Nitrogen – commonly used for materials such as powder bed fusion (PBF) and stainless steel;

Argon – for other types of materials;

Helium – used in the Electron Beam Melting (EBM) process, although it is expensive to use, it consumes only a small amount of gas;

Sanarc H3 – A mixture of argon, nitrogen and a small amount of hydrogen. Sanarc H3 is specifically for copper alloys, typically used in PBF printing processes, and in sintering
post-processing
The process is used for binder jetting and bonding metal extrusion processes.

Nippon Gases’ 3DPro Dry Gas Tube provides three layers of protection against air impurities. These layers combine light weight, durability, toughness and heat resistance. The 3DPro Link was developed to help with gas control management, while the 3DPro Purifier consists of an absorbent cartridge mounted on the machine air intake to block contaminants and reduce the risk of entering distribution lines.

The company has also developed the 3DPro cabinet, which protects before the process
mineral powder
Free from air pollution. This technology stabilizes and protects metal powders and reduces the chance of defects in the final product by taking the form of the elimination of oxygen and moisture.

Finally, 3DPro Recirc is a recirculation purification system for PBF printing.The system can be integrated into3D printer, which eliminates impurities from the laser process, such as welding fumes and spatter, as well as oxygen and moisture from metal powders. Benefits include reduced purification time, reduced gas consumption, and a stable 3D printing process.

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