Meltio, a manufacturer of wire-laser metal deposition systems, and Accufacture, in collaboration with FANUC America, recently introduced Alchemist 1, an all-in-one additive manufacturing robotic workcell.
The cell is made in the USA and was engineered for easy integration and rapid deployment.
Large scale, dense metal parts
Powered by Meltio’s Wire-Laser Metal Deposition (W-LMD) technology, Alchemist 1 delivers cost-effective production of large, fully dense metal parts, catering to the needs of automotive, aerospace, mining, oil and gas, and various other sectors.
Some key features of the Alchemist 1 include:
- A deposition rate of up to 1 kg an hour
- A build volume of 3.2’ x 6.5’ x 3.2’
- And compatibility with inexpensive welding wire feedstock
“Our Alchemist 1 cell marks the culmination of our extensive relationship with Meltio and FANUC, aimed at expanding the horizons of large format metal 3D printing,” said Xavier Fajardo, CEO of Accufacture. “By offering a standardized, preconfigured solution, we aim to streamline the adoption process for our customers, thereby accelerating innovation across diverse industries.”
The pre-integrated Alchemist 1 Cell combines Meltio’s LW-DED (Directed Energy Deposition) head with a FANUC six-axis robot and two-axis positioner within a laser-safe enclosure. Furthermore, the system comes with a complimentary Meltio Space robotic slicer license, though customers have the flexibility to utilize other slicer technologies as well.
“We are thrilled to deepen our collaboration with Accufacture through the introduction of Alchemist 1,” said Alejandro Nieto, engine product manager at Meltio. “This solution not only caters to the needs of North American customers but also underscores our shared commitment to efficiency and simplicity in metal additive manufacturing.”
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