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PELLET AM TECHNOLOGIES - REAL:PRINT
Our objective is to offer insights into the potential of PAM printers. Stay tuned for exciting developments and findings.
In the REAL:PRINT project, we perform research using Pellet Additive Manufacturing (PAM) printers, also known as pellet-based 3D printers. The primary difference from traditional filament-based printers lies in the material feeding system and the extrusion process. Pellet-based 3D printers offer the promise of more cost-effective raw materials and greater versatility in material selection. However, setting up and operating them often demand a higher level of technical knowledge and skills.
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Our research focuses on the Pollen PAM printer, where we aim to resolve how closely 3D-printed models using this technology align with injection-molded parts for mass production. Notably, the results achieved with the Pollen PAM printer will be compared to models created with the Arburg Freeformer at Centexbel.
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In addition to the Pollen PAM printer and the Arburg Freeformer, we also analyze other pellet-based 3D printers. We provide a comprehensive overview of various alternatives concerning pellet printer specifications, capabilities, applications, material choices, dimensions, and the limitations of this technology.
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