ENERGY NEVER SLEEPS. NEITHER SHOULD YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN.
Printed metal parts from Velo3D deliver faster than casting, approach machining-level tolerances, and help get your system back online quickly.
METAL AM ENERGY APPLICATIONS
Impellers
Traditional manufacturing techniques for impellers can result in long lead times and complex geometries. With metal AM, the design and production of impellers becomes a streamlined process allowing optimal shape and part assembly—without the need for molds or tooling. See: RMS* groundbreaking 483 mm Inconel® 718 shrouded impeller, with 22-degree shroud angle.
Flow Control
Velo3D’s Sapphire printers lead the industry in terms of surface finish on flow paths. Further, engineers have validated the flow performance of these channels across a broad range of applications. Flow Control is supported by our integrated Print File, ensuring consistent, repeatable performance. One design can be printed worldwide and print parts with specified material properties and geometric accuracy.
Rotors and Stators
With printing capabilities down to virtually zero degrees, the low-angle blades of rotors and stators can be precisely manufactured on a Sapphire. Plus, by printing flat to the build plate these parts balance and pass spin tests—in the 10s of thousands of RPM—with minimal material removal and have been shown to outperform parts CNC machined from forged metal.
Materials
The materials available for printing open the market for applications from cryogenic pumping to supercritical CO2. Aluminum, Titanium, Nickel-based super alloys, and stainless steels are now all available. And these solutions translate to our large-format Sapphire XC solution as well (600 mm diameter x 1000 mm height).
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Velo3D is at the forefront of a real technological shift, supporting Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), End Users, and Contract Manufacturers (CMs) in the energy sector to navigate the complexities of modern manufacturing and their shifting inventory needs. Download this e-book to learn more.
VELO3D'S FULLY INTEGRATED AM SOLUTION FOR ENERGY APPLICATIONS
With a cylindrical 600 mm diameter x 1000 mm z-height build volume, the Sapphire XC 1MZ is the largest printer available from a leading laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) supplier and offers a powerful, scalable path to manufacturing.
Printer Options
Available in:
Eight 1kW lasers
- Sapphire XC — 600 mm Ø x 550 mm z
- Sapphire XC 1MZ — 600 mm Ø x 1000 mm z
Two 1kW lasers
- Sapphire — 315 mm Ø x 400 mm z
- Sapphire 1MZ — 315 mm Ø x 1000 mm z
FLOW PRINT PREPARATION SOFTWARE
Flow pre-print software simplifies the metal AM workflow with a comprehensive solution to layout your build, customize parameters, simulate thermomechanical behavior of the print, and conduct detailed inspections of print instructions. With direct import of native CAD, Flow also eliminates many of the issues associated with STL conversion. Users can determine the optimal process for applications by transferring existing parameter sets or creating new ones with Flow Developer.
ASSURE QUALITY CONTROL SOFTWARE
Assure provides unprecedented traceability of machine health, part integrity, and build reporting. Working in concert with Sapphire and Flow, Assure, a revolutionary quality control software, enables visibility into every layer of the build through real-time, multisensor, physics-based excursion detection algorithms.
QUALIFIED MATERIALS FOR ENERGY
Velo3D offers a dynamic and evolving library of trusted materials for both upstream and downstream energy applications.
Materials Available Today
- Aheadd® CP1
- Copper C18150
- forAM® Haynes® 282®
- Hastelloy® X
- Inconel® 718
- Scalmalloy
- Aluminum F357
- Copper GRCop-42
- Hastelloy® C22
- Haynes® 214®
- Inconel® 625
- Stainless 415
- Ti 6Al-4V
- Steel M300
- Copper-Nickel
VELO3D CUSTOMER SUPPORT
We prioritize delivering a seamless experience for our customers from the start, ensuring efficient onboarding, high-quality print outputs, comprehensive training, and reliable support.
Seamless Onboarding
Our Technical Account Management and Installation teams ensure a smooth onboarding process, enabling customers to quickly leverage our advanced manufacturing solutions.
Proactive Engagement
Our Print Quality and Applications teams continuously monitor and optimize print processes to ensure reliable and consistent operations.
Comprehensive Training
Our Training and Documentation teams provide resources, including training sessions and documentation, to empower your staff with the skills needed to maximize Velo3D systems.
Reliable Support
Our Maintenance and Support teams offer ongoing assistance throughout the warranty and extended support periods, ensuring minimal downtime and reinforcing our commitment to strong partnerships.
With Velo3D, you can be confident in a smooth, successful, and supported experience from start to finish.
JOIN THE NEXT INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
Contact us today and learn how to simplify and scale your manufacturing needs with Velo3D’s advanced metal AM technology.