Solukon Unveils SFM-AT1500-S System - Digital Engineering 24/7

The new Solukon SFM-AT1500-S features automated depowdering of extra-large parts. Image courtesy of Solukon.

Solukon introduces the SFM-AT1500-S, a depowdering system for the heavy load segment. SFM-AT1500-S is currently the largest metal depowdering system from Solukon. It can accommodate parts with dimensions of 600x600x1500 mm or 820x820x1300 mm with a maximum weight of 2,100 kg, including build plate—a great intake weight for depowdering systems, according to Solukon. The company says its latest system is made for heavy-duty requirements and dimensions.

The compact system features special drive technology. Its structure is also arranged so flat that no platforms or stairs are necessary to load the parts. This is designed as a safety feature when loading and handling large components.

“The combination of compactness and maximum functionality is an absolutely unique feature of our new SFM-AT1500-S”, says CEO/CTO Andreas Hartmann from Solukon.

To make the powder flow, the large part must be made to strongly vibrate, according to Solukon. However, the vibrations must not be transmitted to the rest of the system, which is why Solukon developed a new decoupling concept. The part is made to vibrate optimally in any position, while the rest of the chamber is immune to the vibration. In addition, a newly developed drive technology is used to move the parts, which can weigh up to 2.1 tons.

The chamber of the new SFM-AT1500-S is made of 100% stainless steel and the rotary table has four separately controlled compressed air lines for different configurations of vibrator, knocker and blower connections.

The system offers safety with inerting for reactive materials and cleaning results thanks to programmable 2-axis rotation. These features also apply to what is currently the largest Solukon system. Just like with SFM-AT1000-S, extra-large parts can be inserted by crane via front-top-loading.

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Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

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