S1 Post-processing system

Tired of juggling multiple machines for depowdering, cleaning, and surface finishing? Meet the S1, the intelligent 2-in-1 solution that streamlines your entire post-processing workflow. Specifically developed for powder-bed based polymer technologies, this smart plug-and-play system combines powerful cleaning with precise surface finishing in a single, self-contained unit.

From delicate polymer parts to de-powdered metal components, the S1 delivers unmatched reproducibility and traceability. Its software-controlled automation eliminates guesswork, while its compact, robust design integrates seamlessly into any production environment. Stop managing multiple steps and start achieving perfect, cost-effective results every time.

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Key Features & Benefits

• 2-in-1 Efficiency: Perform depowdering, cleaning, smoothing, and homogenizing in one machine, reducing handling time and capital investment.
• Engineered for Polymers: Specifically developed for powder-bed based polymer printing processes (e.g., HP Multi Jet Fusion, SLS).
• Flawless Results: Automated process control with up to 30 recipes ensures perfect, repeatable results batch after batch.
• Safe & Compliant: ATEX conformity ensures safe operation in environments with combustible dusts.
• Industry 4.0 Ready: Advanced software provides full process monitoring, visualization, and data traceability.
• Ergonomic Design: Features like a movable tumbling basket and automatically swiveling blast nozzles make operation safe and easy.
• Optimized Performance: Improved air flow minimizes powder deposits, and a media conditioning system maintains consistent blasting quality.

FAQs

The S1 uniquely combines two critical post-processing steps into a single machine:

1) Cleaning/Depowdering and 2) Surface Finishing (smoothing, homogenizing). This eliminates the need for separate equipment, saving space, time, and reducing part handling.

While it is specially developed for polymer powder-bed technologies (like HP MJF and SLS), it is also well-suited for surface finishing of de-powdered metal components made from non-reactive metals, making it a versatile solution for many applications.

ATEX compliance (2014/34/EU) means the S1 is designed to operate safely in environments where combustible dusts (like fine polymer powders) may be present. This is a critical safety feature for processing parts from powder-bed systems.

The S1 offers a high degree of automation. You can store up to 30 recipes in the system. For automated operation, load the parts, select the recipe, and the machine handles the rest, including nozzle positioning and cycle timing, ensuring hands-off, reproducible results.

The system is designed for easy blast media exchange, allowing you to quickly switch between different media types (like GP30, RPB-E30) to achieve various surface finishes for different applications.

This system continuously filters and conditions the blast media during operation, removing fine powder debris and broken-down media. This maintains consistent media size and quality, which is essential for achieving uniform finishing results and reducing media consumption.

The S1 is versatile. For automated processing in the rotating basket, the max part size is 300 x 200 x 150 mm. For manual blasting of larger or more complex parts, the max size is 400 x 350 x 250 mm.

The S1 features state-of-the-art software that allows for monitoring and recording of all key process parameters. This enables full traceability for quality control and provides data for optimizing your production process.