BCN3D IDEX Technology for Low Volume Batch Production
BCN3D's IDEX technology provides the platform for timely, low volume batch production.
In recent years, manufacturers have been proven successful in the integration of desktop 3D printing into their downstream operations. Fabrication of jigs, fixtures and gauges has led to exploration into low rate production. Now with BCN3D’s Independent Dual Extruders (IDEX) technology, small, customizable volume runs are now an affordable and achievable reality. With a small capital investment in the technology, manufacturers have the flexibility to produce small batches of parts without having to reconfigure their existing production workflow.
The IDEX solution consists of two separate tool head carriages which allows independent, simultaneous movement during printing. The separate tool heads prevent the residue drip often found in traditional single toolhead configurations. With both both hot ends working simultaneously, capacity is double that of a conventional desktop 3D printer. This translates into double the productivity with the same investment of other dual hot end 3D printers.
BCN3D 3D printers consist of 47 components that are made out of 3D printed materials. These parts include holders, clamps, clips, spacers and covers. A component with a 35mm x 35mm x 40mm footprint is easily produced in batches of 50 units per iteration over a 24 hour period. A traditional dual hot end configuration would take almost 48 hours to produce the same amount. With 50 units per day sustained at a 24/7 pace, 1500 components are produced per month on an IDEX 3D printer.
Finally, BCN3D IDEX 3D printers are able to run autonomously over a 24 hour period with minimal supervision. Compared to traditional manufacturing operations, three work shifts over a 24 hour period is unnecessary since the IDEX 3D printer solution only requires one shift per day. This increase in productivity may be realized in any operation with minimal investment. It is now time to supercharge your capabilities with the BCN3D IDEX 3D printer.
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