Caracol has announced its new additive manufacturing platform, Vipra AM, which is set to be unveiled at Formnext in Frankfurt.
Vipra AM is a robotic large scale Direction Energy Deposition (DED) solution that utilises wire arc additive manufacturing processes within a hardware, software and automation proprietary turnkey system.
The technology enables manufacturers to produce advanced large-scale industrial metal parts with increased flexibility and control, and with up to 90% reduction of buy-to-fly ratios for materials including titanium.
Caracol is unveiling two new configurations of Vipra AM.
Vipra XQ (Extreme Quality) leverages Plasma Arc Deposition technology to produce components with high-quality finishing.
It is suited to applications that can process a broad range of metals and is ideal for the production of large-scale, high-strength parts for sectors including aerospace and energy.
Vipra XP (Extreme Productivity) can also print using aluminium and nickel-based materials, reducing costs and producing parts that are lightweight for industries including transportation and lower-end architecture.
It focuses on maximising productivity, intended for use where lead times are critical.
In both product configurations, Vipra AM is able to produce successfully advanced applications including load bearing finished parts, lightweight structures, high-temperature, high durability autoclave and curing moulds, cladding, repair and on-demand spare parts.
“Vipra AM introduces cutting-edge capabilities and complements existing processes, enabling hybrid production models that combine legacy techniques with advanced metal deposition,” said Gianrocco Marinelli, Caracol’s metal additive manufacturing director.
Vipra AM will be unveiled at Formnext alongside a panel discussion featuring large format additive manufacturing experts who will discuss ‘the synergies between polymer and metal large-format additive manufacturing and the fields of application,’ according to Caracol.
