Complete custom cold spray additive manufacturing systems
Faster, simpler on-demand
Put the power back in your hands, cut costs and simplify your supply chain with the TKF 1000 modular additive manufacturing system.
From prototyping to R&D, small-run production and on-demand manufacturing, the in-house system brings the limitless possibilities of cold spray technology to your factory floor.
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Features
Automated robotic production
Fuse dissimilar metals to create custom solutions
Additive manufacturing without distortion or oxidation
Combine multiple materials in parts
Multiple powder feeders allow rapid manufacturing with dissimilar metals
Industry-leading build rates
Cost effective digital manufacturing
Manufacturing with advanced materials
Specifications
System features
- Large scale metal additive manufacturing
- Synchronised 6-Axis Robotics, Servo Positioning and TKF Controls
- Intuitive touch panel interface
- Protective sound-dampening booth
System enclosure
- Designed for easy operation and user experience
- Scratch-proof, polycarbonate viewing panels
- Easy access points for connecting services
- Fully insulated composite panel cell walls
- Automate Bi-parting loading door with sealing system
Downdraft extraction area
- Particles and operating gas extracted via floor
- Removable non-slip grating panels
- Simple connection to existing dust collector with signal interfacing
- Ducted powder feed area for reloading and continuous operation
Vacuum System
- Plug and play integrated housekeeping vacuum
- Hi-vacuum to single collection point
- 5m max anti-static vacuum hose
- 250m3/hr at 15 kPa
Component positioning shuttle
- Counter levered linear bearing mounts
- Component T-slot mounting table
- Precise servo-driven positioning
- Integrated component weight measuring and logging
- Removable stainless steel covers
- Cable chain for carrying component cables
Rotary component positioning unit
- Co-ordinated movement, speed control and positioning
- 500mm table diameter
- Max. speed 180RPM
Specifications
Specifications
| Build Envelope | 1 x 1 x 1m |
| Footprint | 6.3 x 4.1 x 3.6m |
| Shuttle Load | 750kg |
Control / Robotics / Industry 4.0
| Controls Platform | Siemens |
| Interfacing | Profinet or flexible |
| Offline Robotic Simulation | Extensive path strategy options |
| Industry 4.0 Platform | Linux NAS server |
| Digital Dashboard | Custom data visualisation |
Process parameter regulations
| Gas flow | +/- 0.5% from set point |
| Chamber Temperature | +/– 3 ̊ C |
| Powder Output | +/– 0.5% |
Operation
| Max Temp. 1100 ̊ | 15 minutes to heat, 10 to cool |
| Max Operating Pressure | 60 Bar |
| Powder Feeder Swap | 60 seconds |
General maintenance
| Nozzle Change | Under 5 minutes |
| Integrated Downdraft Floor Extraction Area | 10.0m2 |
Power feeder system
| Operating Pressure | 725 Psi |
| Feed Ratio | 10g/min – 330g/min (20kg/hr) |
| Powder Volume per Feeder | 3.7 Litres |
- Dual powder feeder allows combining powdersand refilling during operation. Optional 4-qty powder feeder system.
- Integrated weight sensing and data logging.
- Internal controls ensure stable operation process.
Material mechanical properties
| Material | Yield strength | UTS | Elongation |
| Inconel 718 (HT1*) | 977 MPa | 1,145 MPa | 8% |
| Inconel 718 (HT2*) | 680 MPa | 1,080 MPa | 28% |
| SS 304L | 348 MPa | 645 MPa | 32% |
| Invar36 | 371 MPa | 517 MPa | 26% |
| CP Titanium HDH | 702 MPa | 800 MPa | 5.30% |
| 4330 Steel (HT1*) | 1,180 MPa | 1,300 MPa | 8% |
| 4330 Steel (HT2*) | 860 MPa | 950 MPa | 12% |
ASTM E8 Standard, *Heat Treatment Profiles are available from Titomic
See what’s possible
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