PRODUCT REVIEWS
Portable fibre laser cleaner
The MobiLase ® Laser Cleaner is a portable , all-in-one fibre laser cleaner housed in a 60lb suitcase .
“ Users can rapidly remove rust , paint , oil , grease , dirt and more . The powerful 100W laser cleans and treats moulds , tools and
Software developer , CT CoreTechnologie , has further developed its CAD converter , 3D _ Evolution , and is now introducing native interfaces for reading Solidedge and writing Nx and Solidworks files . The Franco-German software pioneer is presenting 3D _ Evolution for the seamless integration of 3D / CAD systems and downstream applications . Using optimised memory management , the new software version has an improved processing speed and enables optimised processing of very large models .
“ The CAD converter offers engineers and designers a powerful solution for the precise and efficient conversion of CAD data into various formats . The new interfaces fulfil the current requirements of the industry .
The software , with its latest improvements , offers substantial benefits for users who heavily depend on 3D modelling and design , utilising 3D models as their primary source of information , for the development of complex products ,” explained the software specialist .
The new version of 3D _ Evolution supports a wide range of CAD formats , other surfaces with precision wherever a clean surface is needed ,” explained the manufacturer , Rocklin Manufacturing Co .
“ There is no need for grinding , blasting , solvents , water or chemicals used in lessefficient cleaning processes . It is a portable solution : users can bring the all-in-one suitcase wherever cleaning is needed . The short pulse duration and small output beam diameter delivers precise surfacelevel cleaning and there are few settings to master ( either offline or remotely via wireless control ),” it added .
Laser glasses and gloves are included along with safety guidance and optional fume WATCH extractors . The system is backed by a one-year warranty and local VIDEO support . n
Loss-free conversion of 3D / CAD data for a smooth workflow
Above : The new 3D _ Evolution software . Image : CoreTechnologie GmbH . https :// rocklin manufacturing . com /
such as Catia ; Nx ; Creo ; Solidworks ; Solidedge ; Inventor ; Step and Jt , to facilitate smooth interoperability between different systems and collaboration in development environments with different CAD systems . The geometry kernel created specifically for data conversion is designed to enable accuracy and reliability in the translation of CAD data and ensures that even complicated design details are retained without gaps during the conversion process .
“ With its intuitive user interface , the CAD converter simplifies complex and time-consuming conversion tasks . This enables the user to navigate easily through the software as well as an optimised , fully automated workflow . In modern product development environments ,
in particular , large volumes of data are exchanged between different 3D software solutions in the shortest possible time to integrate the various development partners . Data quality plays a major role here , which 3D _ Evolution generates using automatic data healing functions ,” concluded CT CoreTechnologie . n
www . coretechnologie . com
Additive / 3D print manufacturing and laser marking
Laser Lines exhibited a large range of laser marking and additive manufacturing at Southern Manufacturing from 6-8 February 2024 at FIVE , Farnborough ( UK ).
Its 3D printers included the XM200C metal powder-bed fusion 3D printer from Xact Metal which is suitable for universities , prototyping laboratories and small to medium enterprises that require multiple machines . Also on show were two printers from Stratasys ; the F370CR and the J35 Pro .
“ The Stratasys F370CR is the ideal additive manufacturing machine for more demanding projects that require stronger , stiffer parts with greater impact resistance . With a large build volume , the F370CR takes everything that the F370 offers and hardens the platform , enabling it to process high-performance , composite materials ,” explained Laser Lines .
“ The Stratasys J35 Pro ( Polyjet multimaterial 3D printer ) is suitable for an office environment , matching the expectations of engineers and designers wanting to produce models intended as either concept or functional designs . With layer thicknesses down to 18 µ m , the J35 Pro prints quality models , including complex geometries and fine features , without compromising accuracy or detail ,” it added .
Laser Lines ’ industrial laser solutions on display at Southern Manufacturing included the Sisma LMD laser welder and the Datalogic Ulxye laser marker as well as other lasers in its portfolio including those from Novanta ( to improve performance for laser-based diagnostic , analytical , micromachining and fine material processing equipment ).
Laser Lines is one of the UK ’ s leading suppliers of lasers and accessories , 3D printers and additive manufacturing systems . As a Platinum Partner of 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys , its portfolio encompasses FDM , polyjet , Saturated Absorption Fabrication ( SAF ), stereolithography and P3 polymerisation technologies . n
www . laserlines . co . uk
Above : The Sisma LMD laser welder .
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