Among our technical equipment, b&m has a 3D printer MakerBot Replicator, which uses the FDM technology (Fused deposition modeling), a nozzle jets a moulded polymer on a support structure, layer after layer. This is a cutting edge technology which allows the production of complex objects, just beginning from a mathematical model studied by a 3D software, without tools, in just few hours at a moderate price.
Through mathematic solid objects are created, composed by successive material layers. The precision of the layers is 100 µ, so in most cases we do not need a finishing rework after the 3D forming. Thanks to the precision of the stratification of the layers, the material retreat after printing, proper of the plastic injection moulding, is dramatically reduced (both longitudinal and transverse).
No matter which CAD support is used to create the 3D model, with just an *.stl file we can quickly realize the object in order to evaluate its characteristics.
To our customers, we offer the chance to print different items which can be assembled together. The 3D printer allows to create very similar models (or even better) in terms of aspect and functionality compared to the real objects as well as, in some cases, functional objects.
Maximal dimensions for the realization of an item are: 220x140x140 mm and are made with PLA which is 100% recyclable.
