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News Release from: Guyson International | Subject: Euroblast 6SF blast finishing equipment
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 July 2001
Rapid prototyping service includes blast
finish
When the Keyworth Institute at the University of Leeds wanted to sell their new Rapid Prototyping metal products to industry, they concluded that an improvement in surface finish was needed...
When the Keyworth Institute at the University of Leeds wanted to sell their new Rapid Prototyping metal products to industry, they concluded that an improvement in surface finish was needed, something to deliver that missing "wow" factor that would stimulate a wider interest Enter Guyson International as a world leader in blast finishing and their Euroblast 6SF to deliver that missing factor
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 23 May 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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When Bodycote a world leader in metal technology, were faced with a demanding finishing problem, coupled with an extremely tight delivery deadline, they approached Guyson International for help.
Using a Sinterstation TM RP system based at the Keyworth Institute, parts or tools are created layer-by-layer from the instructions of a CAD file initially in a porous 'green state' from a polymer coated stainless steel powder.
Once cleaned of loose powder, the products are then placed in a high temperature furnace where the polymer is removed and the remaining steel structure infiltrated with bronze through capillary action.
This gives products, reaching full density in a matter of days rather than weeks, ready for immediate use, and eliminates the need for casting or machining.
However, the heat from the furnace process has the tendency to tarnish the surface leaving the products dull and lifeless.
Trials at Guyson International's demonstration centre were carried out using different cabinets and media until the Euroblast(6SF cabinet was chosen, together with a special blend of media.
This combination provided the ultimate means to create perfect bright 'as new' metal products with a surface finish typically associated with high quality metal goods. Request a free brochure from Guyson International ...
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