Patented control system incorporates a suite of sensors and controls to generate extensive real-time monitoring and process data for AM parts
Sciaky, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) and provider of metal additive manufacturing (AM) solutions, has introduced a patented closed-loop control called IRISS, for its Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) systems.
IRISS, which stands for Interlayer Real-time Imaging & Sensing System, provides consistent process control for part geometry, mechanical properties, microstructure and metal chemistry for large-scale 3-D printed parts. This closed-loop control, which is exclusive to Sciaky EBAM systems, monitors the metal deposition process in real time and makes adjustments to the process parameters that compensate for variation throughout the build process. EBAM systems utilize wire feedstock, which is available in a variety of metals such as titanium, tantalum, niobium, tungsten, molybdenum, Inconel, aluminum, stainless steels, nickel alloys and others.
"Sciaky's IRISS closed-loop control is a big reason why EBAM is the most advanced metal additive manufacturing processes in the market for large-scale parts," said Mike Riesen, General Manager of Sciaky, Inc.
As a widely scalable metal 3-D printing solution in terms of work envelope, Sciaky' EBAM systems can produce parts ranging from 8 inches (203 mm) to 19 feet (5.79 meters) in length. "EBAM is also the fastest deposition process in the metal additive manufacturing market, with gross deposition rates ranging from 7 to 20 lbs. (3.18 to 9.07 kg) of metal per hour," said a spokesperson. Plus, with a dual wirefeed option, manufacturers can combine two different metal alloys into a single melt pool to create custom alloy parts or ingots. In addition, the mixture ratio of the two materials can be changed to create graded parts or structures.
For more information contact:
Sciaky, Inc.
4915 W. 67th St.
Chicago, IL 60638-6493
877-450-2518 / 708-594-3800
www.sciaky.com