The clock type indicator is a measuring device required to check the quality of the finished product and detect deformations, with its help it determines runouts, deviations in the geometric shape and thickness of the parts.
Special brackets are used to install clock type indicators and ensure subsequent fixation of the device.
Material: Aluminum alloy
Dimensions: 200х50х80 мм
Production time: 40 hours
TASK
The task was to make an hour-type indicator bracket for aligning the 3D printer table with a direct build-up (when the table is moved from an even horizontal position, it can return with some slope, this mechanism was necessary to detect deviations) as soon as possible. The part is inherently unique and custom-made.
PRODUCTION
At the initial stage a sketch of future tooling was manually made, then a 3D model was subsequently created. The original model was retrained for topological optimization. When generating, the desired parameters were taken into account – rigidity at the location of the indicator, attachment points and overhang angle during synthesis. Subsequently, the resulting “raw facet” was finalized to the final version in CAD. All the work carried out made it possible to obtain a “lightweight” product (inside it is hollow) with increased processability, preservation of all strength characteristics and minimal post-processing
In a 3D printer, the product began to “grow” from a flat end with a hole for the printer nozzle. Its lower flat end is the only location where technical support was located. All seating holes grew “clean.” The picture on the right shows the location of the product on the build platform during printing (supports are indicated in blue). After the printing was completed, technological support was cut off from him, raided with a corundum and immediately sent the work.
Thanks to this arrangement of the product in a 3D printer and a very small area where technological support was located, the number and complexity of machining procedures was reduced significantly. This means that the product was put into operation much faster due to the lack of overhead, production costs, etc.
RESULTS
The clock-type indicator bracket was designed in 2 days, fully prepared for production and printed in aluminum alloy RS-300 in just 40 hours. The dimensions of the product were 200x50x80 mm. With the help of additive technologies, it was possible to obtain an optimized product with improved technological characteristics in the shortest possible time.
CLOCK TYPE INDICATOR BRACKET
Material: Aluminum alloy
Dimensions: 200х50х80 мм
Production time: 40 hours
The clock type indicator is a measuring device required to check the quality of the finished product and detect deformations, with its help it determines runouts, deviations in the geometric shape and thickness of the parts.
Special brackets are used to install clock type indicators and ensure subsequent fixation of the device.
TASK
The task was to make an hour-type indicator bracket for aligning the 3D printer table with a direct build-up (when the table is moved from an even horizontal position, it can return with some slope, this mechanism was necessary to detect deviations) as soon as possible. The part is inherently unique and custom-made.
PRODUCTION
Preparation of the product for additive manufacturing
At the initial stage a sketch of future tooling was manually made, then a 3D model was subsequently created. The original model was retrained for topological optimization. When generating, the desired parameters were taken into account – rigidity at the location of the indicator, attachment points and overhang angle during synthesis. Subsequently, the resulting “raw facet” was finalized to the final version in CAD. All the work carried out made it possible to obtain a “lightweight” product (inside it is hollow) with increased processability, preservation of all strength characteristics and minimal post-processing.
Printing process
In a 3D printer, the product began to “grow” from a flat end with a hole for the printer nozzle. Its lower flat end is the only location where technical support was located. All seating holes grew “clean.” The picture on the right shows the location of the product on the build platform during printing (supports are indicated in blue). After the printing was completed, technological support was cut off from him, raided with a corundum and immediately sent the work.
Case features
Thanks to this arrangement of the product in a 3D printer and a very small area where technological support was located, the number and complexity of machining procedures was reduced significantly. This means that the product was put into operation much faster due to the lack of overhead, production costs, etc.
RESULTS
The clock-type indicator bracket was designed in 2 days, fully prepared for production and printed in aluminum alloy RS-300 in just 40 hours. The dimensions of the product were 200x50x80 mm. With the help of additive technologies, it was possible to obtain an optimized product with improved technological characteristics in the shortest possible time.
