Prototyping

Rapid prototyping using moulded sand, based on Binder Jetting technology, allows sand moulds and cores to be created directly from 3D files, eliminating the need to produce physical models.

Prototyping

With this innovative method, it is possible to produce castings that retain the same mechanical properties as those produced using traditional methods.

The sand is combined with thermosetting resins and moulded layer by layer. Once complete, the resulting block is used directly as a mould for casting molten metal. This method is widely used in the automotive, aerospace and industrial sectors, both to verify the design prior to mass production and to produce one-off parts or small batches.

The ability to produce castings of increasingly complex shapes in varying quantities, whilst optimising fixed costs and delivery times, represents a decisive competitive advantage and a game-changer for the foundry industry.

From prototyping to small batches, right through to the production of bespoke spare parts, the use of 3D-printed moulds in silica sand enables the creation of aluminium or magnesium components with complex geometries, of any size, directly from the CAD design.

Limitations related to undercuts and draft angles are overcome thanks to the digitisation of the process, ensuring total design flexibility. This allows for complete freedom to make changes to the design without the need for adjustments to traditional equipment, significantly reducing machining and production times.