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About Project

Introducing our latest metal 3D printing project: precision-engineered SS316L gear prototypes. These gears, crafted using Selective Laser Melting (SLM) technology, showcase the intricate details and functional capabilities achievable through additive manufacturing.

Each gear features meticulously designed teeth, ensuring optimal meshing and efficient power transmission. The central hole, precisely drilled, allows for secure mounting on shafts. These gears are essential components in various mechanical systems, enabling the control and manipulation of rotational motion.

The smooth bore through the center of each gear suggests that they are designed for shaft-mounted applications. This feature enhances their versatility and adaptability in different mechanical assemblies.

Want to bring your own gear designs to life? FacFox offers cutting-edge metal 3D printing services, including SLM, to deliver high-quality and functional prototypes. Our expertise and advanced technology ensure that your projects meet the highest standards of precision and performance. Contact us today to discuss your specific requirements and explore the possibilities of metal 3D printing with FacFox.

Solution

• Step 1: Design Creation.聽A CAD model of the gear was created, featuring intricate teeth and a central hole designed to interlock and transmit torque.
• Step 2: File Preparation.聽The CAD model was exported into an STL file format and sliced into thin layers.
• Step 3: Powder Preparation.聽SS316L metal powder was prepared and loaded into the SLM 3D printer.
• Step 4: Printing Process.聽The SLM 3D printer used a high-power laser to selectively fuse the SS316L powder layer by layer, following the sliced STL file.
• Step 5: Layer Fusion.聽Each layer of powder was melted and solidified, building up the gear’s structure with intricate teeth and a smooth central bore.
• Step 6: Part Removal.聽The completed gear was removed from the powder bed after the printing process was finished.
• Step 7: Cleaning.聽Excess powder was cleaned off the gear to reveal the final printed part.
• Step 8: Post-Processing.聽The gear underwent post-processing steps, such as heat treatment, to enhance its mechanical properties.
• Step 9: Inspection.聽The gear was inspected for accuracy, detail, and mechanical properties to ensure it met the required specifications.