- Physical Sciences
Three blasting systems are available for treating parts and components made from materials of different compositions, dimensions, and geometries:
- NORBLAST S9 grit blaster (usable chamber dimensions, L × D × H: 900 × 540 × 540 mm).
- NORBLAST FN-30T grit blaster (usable chamber dimensions, L × D × H: 650 × 400 × 400 mm).
These machines are equipped with an integrated filtration cabinet that enables automatic, cyclic cleaning of the working chamber.
- S1400P grit blaster (usable chamber dimensions, L × D × H: 1,400 × 1,400 × 1,400 mm).
The S1400P cabinet features a complete pneumatic system comprising an air filter, pressure regulator, and calibrated pressure gauge. It also incorporates a circular blasting tower that separates residual dust from the abrasive media. The mixture is collected from the cabinet hopper, while the residual particles are conveyed to the filter. The cyclone separator includes an adjustment system that can be configured according to the type of abrasive media being separated.
These systems can texture plastic or metal surfaces or reduce surface roughness by up to 80% on metal parts and components manufactured using additive manufacturing (AM).
They can operate with both spherical media (glass microspheres, ceramic beads, metallic shot, etc.) and abrasive media (corundum, silica sand, metallic shot, etc.).
The acquisition of software for monitoring and controlling the blasting facility is planned. This software will facilitate connectivity with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), which will manage the overall component manufacturing plant.
Combined with the other available post-processing equipment for additively manufactured parts, these systems provide a comprehensive AM post-processing line capable of treating components with a wide range of geometries and surface finish requirements.
Equipment
- S1400P blasting cabinet
- NORBLAST FN-30T blasting cabinet
- NORBLAST S9 blasting cabinet
- Equipment for offline surface roughness characterization
- Consulting on scale-up and industrial feasibility studies.
- Development and optimization of post-processing operations for additively manufactured parts.
- Prototype production.
- Process monitoring and control.
CIDETEC
Eskuzaitzeta Industrialdea, Oianguren, 5, 20160 Zubieta - Donostia / San Sebastián, SPAIN
Surfaces and Coatings:
- Functional Materials and Surfaces
- Advanced Materials
Application sectors
- Capital goods and industrial equipment
Industrial plan
- IRABAZI · Advanced Manufacturing
