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PRE-TREATMENT , SURFACE PREPARATION , DEGREASING & CLEANING
The S1 , equipped with a basket that rotates during the finishing operation and allows easy , ergonomic loading and unloading of the work pieces , allows fully automatic batch processing . Throughout the entire process the basket remains in the machine housing . This , combined with a special door sealing system , prevents any powder spillage into the immediate surroundings . The control panel allows an easy and quick switch to manual operation without any retooling . “ More and more companies from different industries are choosing the S1 for post processing of their 3D printed components . This is a confirmation for our product strategy . It shows that our 3D post processing products are in full compliance with the requirements of the market ”, adds Manuel Laux , Head of AM Solutions – 3D post processing technology .
Perfect cleaning results and quick amortization
Mario Meszaros comments : “ The fact that after surprisingly short cycle times the components came out of the machine perfectly clean and without any powder residues was very impressive ”. He continues : “ With the underlying operating data I prepared a ROI calculation . The results
quickly convinced our management : Even with only three print jobs per week in the S1 , we already achieve a return on investment after roughly two years . However , it is safe to assume that the quantity of 3D printed components will increase significantly . This will drastically reduce the amortization period .”
High process stability and operational safety
The benefits of the S1 are not only limited to the excellent processing results and the quick amortization . In its standard version it also features a system that automatically monitors and records all relevant process parameters . The integrated blast media cleaning and recycling system represents another reason for the high process stability . It ensures that irrespective of the media type the media is always available in perfect condition . Another plus is the explosion protected design of the shot blast machine with ATEX compliant motors and valves . Mario Meszaros concludes : “ I am absolutely convinced that the simple , effective and efficient post processing possibilities of the S1 will further promote the use of additive manufacturing in our company ”.
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“ My amortization calculation has shown that the post processing of only three print jobs per week results in a return on investment of the S1 after about two years ”, comments Mario Meszaros , development engineer at Knaus Tabbert .

Gas Process Burners

Lanemark gas burner systems offer users reliable , high efficiency , process heating solutions .
FD-C high turndown oven / dryer air heating burners .
Midco HMA high efficiency , high turndown , air replacement or “ make-up ” air heating burners .
FD-GA modulating gas + air process air heating burners .
FD-E low cost high turndown oven / dryer air heating burners .
TX high efficiency small diameter immersion tube tank heating systems .
FD Series Packaged Oven / Dryer Burners
• Specifi cally designed for process air heating applications in convection ovens and dryers
• High turndown / short flame lengths providing accurate process temperature control
• High effi ciency gas + air modulation , gas only modulation and simple high / low control options
• Heat Input Range : 9 kW – 1550 kW TX Series Gas Fired Process Tank Heating Systems
• High effi ciency ( 80 %+) heating of all types of spray and dip process tanks
• Compact high effi ciency small diameter immersion tube heat exchangers occupying minimum tank space
• Accurate performance modelling using Lanemark TxCalc design software
• Heat Input Range : 15 kW ( 1½ ") – 1150 kW ( 8 ")
Midco HMA Series Air Replacement or “ Make-Up ” Air Heating Burners
• Direct fired , high effi ciency burner systems , for high volume air heating applications such as paint spray booths , ovens and dryers .
• Supplied either as Midco burner heads for OEM system integration or as Lanemark DB or FDB complete packaged systems including modulating
gas valve trains and controls
• Wide range of firing rates to suit alternative temperature rise and air velocity system requirements
• DbCalc system design software
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