Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing
Guyson manufacture premium blast and ultrasonic cleaning systems for diverse finishing applications, within the additive manufacturing & 3D printing Industry.
Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing
Driven by advanced design, precision engineering, and state-of-the-art manufacturing, Guyson’s industry-leading surface finishing solutions are the go-to choice for numerous finishing applications, across the additive manufacturing & 3D printing industry.
Removal of excess build powder & semi-sintered loose particles
Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing Solutions
Additive manufacturing (AM) & 3D printing continues to transform industries across the globe: from aerospace and defence to automotive and medical. Guyson provide both blast and ultrasonic equipment solutions for the metal AM & plastic 3D printing sector. This includes applications such as smoothing over product striation lines, removing loosely adhered metal particles from laser melted parts, and providing a better paint or coating receptive surface on plastic prototypes.
Blast In Action
- SBP4 blast cabinets utilised for surface finishing 3D printed prototype models
- Guyson’s Euroblast Ex Range of Atex Blast Systems are Guyson’s fully certified machines equipped to deliver safe blast operations when working with AM & 3D printing applications
- The Euroblast Ex range can also come equipped with tumble basket options for batch-orientated processes
Ultrasonic Cleaning In Focus
- GUK Ultrasonic Baths are commonly used in medical laboratories for cleaning instruments, implants, glassware and syringes, prior to sterilisation
- Ultrasonic Clean-Rinse tanks are implemented for precision cleaning medical stents
- Microsolve 250 used for precise stain-free cleaning of optical lens components, to remove any traces of airborne dust and other residues
- Guyson’s four-stage Microclean system is ideally suited to a wide range of precision cleaning needs in the medical marketplace. Such as cleaning adhesive from cutting blades, as well as cleaning and passivating medical implants
FAQs
How are shot blasting systems used in metal additive manufacturing post-processing?
Shot blasting removes residual powder, reduces surface roughness and improves surface quality, making parts suitable for further processing or use.
How does ultrasonic cleaning clean internal channels in 3D printed metal parts?
Ultrasonic cleaning involves cavitation which penetrates internal channels and complex geometries, removing trapped powder and contaminants.
How is dimensional accuracy preserved during AM post-processing?
Both shot blasting and ultrasonic cleaning processes are carefully controlled to avoid excessive material removal, preserving critical component dimensions.
Can shot blasting remove residual AM powder safely and effectively?
Yes, shot blasting is highly effective at removing residual powder from additive manufacturing parts, helping to reduce surface roughness and improve the overall surface quality of the component.
Which surface finishing solutions improve AM component surface quality?
Shot peening is commonly used to improve surface integrity and fatigue life by inducing compressive stress. Guyson manufactures cutting-edge shot peening technology. To find out more, contact the team today.
Which industries use shot blasting and ultrasonic cleaning for metal AM parts?
Aerospace, defence, medical and automotive industries commonly use shot blasting and ultrasonic cleaning techniques for AM components.