Mantle, San Francisco, California, announced the availability of its metal 3D printing technology and production systems. Combining CNC machining and innovative 3D printing allows for the creation of precise tool components in a fraction of the time and cost of traditional toolmaking, eliminating or lessening many of the operation steps traditionally required.
Mantle’s system and patented TrueShape technology include:
- P-200 printer – a hybrid system built on a CNC platform that integrates printing and machining to produce parts with the accuracy and surface finish required for tooling; with a build volume of 200 mm x 200 mm x 150 mm.
- F-200 furnace – sinters parts from the printer and produces tooling components that are durable and accurate. One furnace can sinter multiple parts and support multiple printers.
- Two tool steel materials, H13 and P2X (a steel comparable to P20), that is durable, stable and perform like traditional tool steels with secondary operations like machining, polishing, coating and laser welding.
- Easy-to-use software that automates the printing process, including the generation of all toolpaths and machine instructions.
For more information, visit www.mantle3d.com.