Carmel 1400M XJet’s metal 3-D printer uses the company’s NanoParticle Jetting technology, which is similar to inkjet printing. Nano-sized metal particles are suspended in a liquid, and print heads distribute millions of droplets of both the build and support materials in thin layers. After the support material is removed, the part is finished by spending several hours in a sintering oven.
What’s new? The Carmel 1400M, which comes with a new print head and software that optimize the use of the metal material — solid nanoparticles that have been suspended in liquid and that are applied like ink to make 3-D parts. The printer will make its U.S. debut in April at Rapid + TCT.
Benefits Thinner, more accurate layers. The company has used the Carmel 1400M to create drills and bits with internal cooling channels and said that, with its stainless steel 316L metal ink, it can print metal molds or mold inserts. The printer’s water-soluble support material simplifies part cleanup, and its sealed cartridges for both the metal and support materials avoid the waste and safety issues of powder bed printing methods.
XJet Ltd., 972-8-931-4620, Rehovot, Israel, www.xjet3d.com
Vital Statistics
| Machine footprint (feet) | 10.1 by 6 |
| Build volume (inches) | 19.7 by 11 by 7.9 |
| Layer thickness (microns) | 5 to 10 |
