AconityMIDI
The AconityMIDI is Aconity3D’s approach for a flexible production system. Equipped with an optional second process chamber, this system allows for parallelizing setup times while the main system is still producing. Additionally, process monitoring or high-temperature preheating of up to 1200 °C is also available for this system.
The AconityMIDI is also available as a DUAL-Laser system for further maximized productivity.
Additionally, the AconityMIDI may be equipped with the unique Vacuum option and Micro-LPBF configuration.
The passivation of the filter ensures fluent 3D printing and decreases operational expenses. Recycling of the powder can be optionally performed by AconitySIEVE – an automatic sieving station utilizing inert gas to prevent material degradation.
Technical Specification
Build Space
Ø 170 mm x H 200 mm
Ø 100 mm x H 200 mm (optional reduction)
Ø 55 mm x H 200 mm (optional reduction)
Ø 100 mm x H 200 mm (optional reduction)
Ø 55 mm x H 200 mm (optional reduction)
Laser Configuration
Up to 2x Single Mode 400 W / 500 W / 700 W / 1000 W
QCW Single Mode Green 200 W / 500 W
QCW Single Mode Green 200 W / 500 W
Optics Configuration / Spot Size
F-Theta / 80 μm
3D Scan unit / 80 – 500 μm
3D Scan unit Green 535 nm / approx. 50 – 250 μm
Process Monitoring Options
Coaxial pyrometer
Coaxial high speed CMOS
Camera for inline process view
Thermo camera for lateral process monitoring in IR spectrum
Coaxial high speed CMOS
Camera for inline process view
Thermo camera for lateral process monitoring in IR spectrum
Preheating Temp / Build Space
500 °C / Ø 170 mm x H 150 mm
800 °C / Ø 100 mm x H 150 mm
1200 °C / Ø 70 mm x H 150 mm
800 °C / Ø 100 mm x H 150 mm
1200 °C / Ø 70 mm x H 150 mm
Max. Scan Speed
12 m/s
Layer Thickness
Down to 10 µm
Inert Gas Type / Pressure
Argon 4.6 / 6 bar
Nitrogen / 6 bar
Vacuum / < 2 mbar
Inert Gas Consumption
< 5 l/min during process
< 30 l/min during purging
0 – 5 l/min for vacuum
Residual Oxygen Content
< 100 ppm
Pressurized Air Type / Pressure
ISO 8573-1:2010 [1:4:1] / 6 bar
Pressurized Air Consumption
< 50 l/min
Machine Dimensions (W X D X H)
2450 mm x 1500 mm x 2320 mm
Machine Weight w/o Powder
1450 kg
Worth noticing – ACONITY INLINE PROCESS MONITORING – Aconity3D is one of the leading providers of in-process monitoring systems for laser-based 3D printing of metals (LPBF). The process monitoring tool allows for inline identification of the influence of changed process parameters on the to-be-built part.
The featured video shows a comparison of the size of the melt pool for contour scans of two consecutively scanned layers.
Accordingly, the influence of changed laser processing parameters on the size of the melt pool may be identified. The featured video is part of Aconity3D’s ongoing effort towards increasing process understanding in the field of Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) with the ultimate goal of qualifying AM of metals for series applications. This is a very suitable feature for R&D activities focusing on these topics.
