Gefertec arc603

The arc 603 combines the technically mature and proven arc-welding method with the CAD drawings of the product designers and engineers in a completely new production system. 3 motion axes offer flexibility in terms of the component volume and enable the additive production of high-quality metal parts up to 3.0 m³ with a maximum mass of 3000 kg.

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Gefertec arc603
  • Process monitoring by camera
  • Access to the machine at the ground level without a threshold through a roll-up door with a working table that can be moved out of the machine for easy loading and unloading by way of a crane
  • Base plate with active cooling
  • Soundproof housing
  • Integrated case ventilation and welding fume extraction system
  • Operator-friendly user interface
  • High-end components of well-known manufacturers
  • Easy implementation into the customer’s production process
  • Process monitoring by camera
  • Access to the machine at the ground level without a threshold through a roll-up door with a working table that can be moved out of the machine for easy loading and unloading by way of a crane
  • Base plate with active cooling
  • Soundproof housing
  • Integrated case ventilation and welding fume extraction system
  • Integrated Operator-friendly user interface
  • High-end components of well-known manufacturers
  • Easy operation of the machines
  • Temperature monitoring by an integrated Sensortherm pyrometer arc cooling system for localised cooling with cooling gas
  • Automatic torch cleaning system
  • Water-cooled inert gas cover for oxygen-sensitive materials
Working space Travel path (x - y - z) in mm 1 100 - 1 400 - 1 720
Max. size of machined parts (x - y - z) in mm 1 100 - 1 400 - 1 720
Linear axes Linear speed (x - y - z) in m/min 25 - 25 - 25
Unloading Travel System (y) in mm 1 450
Components Power source Fronius TPS 4000 CMT with wire feed unit VR1550 and Robacta-torch
with Fronius Explorer for complete process data acquisition
Control SIEMENS 840Dsl
Interface HMI via control panel and machine operating panel with additional
industrial keyboard and monitor for process observation
Data acquisition Process data acquisition via an integrated Beckhoff-Industry- PC and
graphical user interface for parameter selection and adjustment
Electrical cabinet 2 control cabinet units for measuring and power electronics
Cooling 4 kW cooling capacity
Welding table Title arc603-welding table with integrated cooling system
Max. dimension cooling plate (ø) in mm 1 500 x 1 500
Max. table payload in kg 3 000 Additional information/Local requirements
Outer machine dimensions (depth x width x height) in mm 4 500 x 4 500 x 4 500
Power connection in A 1 x 63
Compressed air in bar 1 x 6
Weight in kg 16 000 (mass with max. part weight)

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Frequently asked questions about the Gefertec arc603

What shapes and sizes can be printed?
3DMP allows to print parts up to 3000 liters volume and provides easy manufacturing of complex geometries, even hollow structures can be printed using 3DMP. This unique technology can also be used for embedding cooling channels into objects.
What are the applications?
freeform parts and products can be made easily. integrated structures are made possible by 3DMP pushing new design horizons. high availability of assets is a priority, for example a wheel set bearing cap on a train. 3DMP enables fast and easy delivery. It's a revolution. Providing a high variety of batch sizes for an effective amount of money. 3DMP guarantees quick heart replacements in case of a malfunction building up a complete process chain for safety critical components in aircraft construction.
What about the variety of materials?
3DMP offers an incredible selection of materials. The material options for 3DMP far outnumber powder based processes. Even custom materials can be made by established wire manufacturers handling the material is easy changing the wire only takes a few minutes. 3DMP even allows the printing of graded tool materials, it's a real innovation
What about repairs?
Tool repair is a significant use case for 3DMP parts that used to be discarded or can now be repaired. To replace a broken part we remove it, then we scan, reprint, trim and install it. 3DMP is very easy to set up in the field, just set up a welding screen and you’re ready to print. we can offer lot sizes from 1 to 10 to our clients at low-cost
What about the aerospace market?
Using 3DMP to create structural parts made of titanium is a future aspect. 3DMP allows economical buildup of parts rather than milling from blocks. Wire arc additive manufacturing processes like 3DMP offer aerospace designers new freedoms in terms of large three-dimensional parts and complex geometries. 3DMP allows the much more economical production of blanks in the aerospace industry. large-scale aerospace parts can be made efficiently at low cost using 3DMP
What about speed?
3DMP has cut our delivery times drastically. 3DMP is a revolution in terms of producing parts very quickly. 3DMP lets you skip traditional prototyping allowing you to print final parts instead. The process chain is also shortened by being able to build graded components combining hard and soft materials is a true advantage. What used to take hours and days to prepare can now be automated by 3DMP. the benefit of the 3DMP process is high-speed output of large scale components
Is it cost efficient?
The goal is to reduce clients' costs. 3DMP saves machine time, tool wear and material cost. parts can cost up to 50 percent less. I can produce parts very economically while retaining the same quality. The 3d and the process can be integrated easily by clients into their production lines. Resources are used highly and additionally this contributes to better ecological footprint.
What will the future bring?
We believe that three DMP is one of the most promising processes in additive manufacturing. a great future lies ahead for three DMP you can produce parts that would not be feasible using classic additive manufacturing processes. 3DMP will be successful because it integrates established technologists like Siemens machine control this allows 3DMP easy market participation. entirely new uses can be imagined for example a 3DMP system can be installed on ships, enabling onboard repairs and spare parts. we hope to create safety relevant parts with wire arc additive manufacturing processes such as 3DMP in the future the next steps are qualifying safety relevant components and entering new markets like China and USA

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