Meltio Engine CNC Integration – Meltio’s metal additive manufacturing technology offers two metal AM solutions, the turn key M450 metal 3D Printer and the scalable Meltio Engine for easy integration with industrial motion hardware such as CNC machines and robotic cells.
Industrial Metal 3D Printer
Turn any machine tool into an hybrid manufacturing system with no inherent size constraints. The Meltio Engine is the ideal CNC complement for near net shape manufacturing, repair and feature addition.
Meltio Engine CNC Integration – Industrial Metal 3D Printer
The most affordable hybrid manufacturing solution, fitting almost any CNC machine in the market. Enable metal 3D printing and machining of complex geometries in a single process step.
Hybrid Manufacturing
Create highly complex parts with machining tolerances in the same process.
Retrofitting
Provide new capability to any CNC machine by turning it into an hybrid metal manufacturing system.
Part Repair
Cost-effective component repair, part augmentation and feature addition.
Geometry Freedom
No inherent constraints when the working envelope is only limited by the size of the motion system.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions (WxDxH): | 390 x 700 x 1025 mm |
Print Envelope (WxDxH): | Depending on the integration |
System Weight: | 142 kg |
Laser Type: | 6 x 200 W direct diode lasers |
Laser Wavelength: | 976 nm |
Total Laser Power: | 1200 W |
Power Input: | 208 / 230 V single phase or 400 V three phase |
Power Consumption: | 2 – 5 kW peak depending on selected options |
Process Control: | Closed-loop, laser and wire modulation |
Enclosure: | Laser-safe, sealed, controlled atmosphere |
Cooling: | Active water-cooled chiller included |
Wire Feedstock Diameter: | 0.8 – 1.2 mm |
Wire Feedstock Spool: | BS300 or Wire drums |
Wire Materials
Stainless Steels: | Excellent strength and corrosion resistance. |
Mild Steels: | Cheap and ductile, with unparalleled machinability and weldability. |
Carbon Steels: | High impact strength, retain hardness at high temperatures. |
Titanium Alloys: | Highest strength to weight ratio and corrosion resistance. |
Nickel Alloys: | High versatility, outstanding heat and corrosion resistance. |
Cooper & Aluminum: | Under Development. |
Printhead Information
Includes actuated mounting hardware where the deposition head is stored in a sealed enclosure when not in use and automatically deployed when needed.
Printhead Unretracted Size (WxDxH): | 255 x 320 x 1045 mm |
Printhead Retracted Size (WxDxH): | 255 x 320 x 872 mm |
Printhead Weight: | 46.5 kg |
Key Integration Requirements
Includes actuated mounting hardware where the deposition head is stored in a sealed enclosure when not in use and automatically deployed when needed.
Spindle motors can handle the additional weight. |
Deployment mechanism can be mounted without collitions. |
5 – 8 digital input ports available. |
1 – 7 digital output ports available. |
Ability to add a NO relays to the feed hold. |
Possibility to add safety integration (depending on the integration). |
Laser safety windows can be mounted. |
Ability to add feed resume/start buttons. |
*The integration will require laser safety windows, door safety interlocks and sheet metal protection for any penetrations in the roof or side walls of the machine. These hardware items are to be sourced by the integrator and depend on the CNC machine of choice.
Upgrades and Accessories
Dual Wire: | This option allows to 3D print two wire materials sequentially with very quick wire switches. |
Laser Alignment System: | It allows users to calibrate Meltio’s multi-laser deposition head accurately and effortlessly prior to every print. |
Actuated mounting hardware where the deposition head is stored in a sealed enclosure when not in use and automatically deployed when needed.
Retracted Dimensions (W*D*H):
255*320*872mm
Unretracted Dimensions (W*D*H):
255*320*1045mm
Weight:
46.5kg
*The integration will require laser safety windows, door safety interlocks and sheet metal protection for any penetrations in the roof or side walls of the machine. These hardware items are to be sourced by the integrator and depend on the CNC machine of choice.