2025年10月19日至22日,第七屆亞洲粉末冶金國際會議暨展覽(APMA2025)在山東青島成功舉辦。本次會議由粉末冶金產業技術創新戰略聯盟(CPMA)與中國金屬學會(CSM)聯合主辦,匯聚了國內外粉末冶金領域的頂尖專家與企業代表。三帝科技自主研發的BJ粘結劑噴射金屬/陶瓷打印機3DPTEK-J400P榮獲“粉末冶金創新獎”,粉末冶金產業技術創新戰略聯盟3D打印專委會主任、三帝科技董事長宗貴升博士榮膺“粉末冶金突出貢獻獎”。


作為本次大會的重要參與方,三帝科技深度參與了多項議程。宗貴升博士擔任大會增材制造分論壇主席,并在論壇中作《BJ粘結劑噴射制造(Binder Jetting Manufacturing)》特邀報告,分享了該技術在推動粉末冶金產業高效化、低成本化方面的前沿實踐。

宗貴升博士在報告中指出,傳統粉末注射成型面臨模具成本高、開發周期長及產品尺寸受限等痛點。三帝科技通過粘結劑噴射(BJ)3D打印技術,實現了無模具制造、復雜結構快速成型與大尺寸零件生產,有效助力行業實現降本增效。目前,該技術已在3C電子、汽車、航空航天、AI芯片散熱、液冷系統等領域實現規模化應用。


BJ粘結劑噴射金屬/陶瓷打印系統實現高效精密制造
三帝科技已系統掌握BJ粘結劑噴射金屬/陶瓷成形的設備、材料及工藝全套關鍵技術。其3DPTEK-J160R/J400P/J800P系列打印設備,集成精準供粉、高致密鋪粉與高精度噴墨控制系統,有效應對小粒徑粉末鋪放難題,支持400–1200dpi高分辨率打印,最高成型精度達±0.1mm,最高成型效率為3600cc/h。

圖:三帝科技BJ粘結劑噴射金屬/陶瓷成型打印機3DPTEK-J160R/J400P/J800P
在材料體系方面,公司開發了水基環保型與溶劑基高效型等20余種工藝配方,覆蓋不銹鋼、鈦合金、高溫合金等多種金屬材料,以及碳化硅等陶瓷與非金屬材料。通過系統化的脫脂燒結工藝控制,實現了對產品形狀與性能的精確調控,產品性能符合并部分超越國際標準。


基于BJ技術“高效率、低成本、無熱應力”的優勢,三帝科技在散熱領域取得重要突破,成功實現銅-金剛石、銅-碳化硅等復合材料的高質量成型,性能優于MIM國際標準。公司實施差異化設備策略,面向科研機構與芯片設計企業,提供科研級設備3DPTEK-J160R,用于快速原型制造與熱設計驗證;面向液冷服務器等工業用戶,提供集成化工業解決方案(設備+專用粉末/粘結劑+工藝包),助力客戶將工藝開發周期縮短60%以上。

SLM激光金屬打印與梯度材料系統拓展技術邊界
除粘結劑噴射技術外,三帝科技還自主研發了包括SLM選區激光熔化設備AFS-M120/M400、梯度金屬設備AFS-M120X(T)、多材料增減材一體設備AFS-M300XAS等在內的金屬打印系統,并完成了不銹鋼、鈦合金、鋁合金、模具鋼、鈷鉻合金、鎳基合金等多種材料的工藝開發。

其中,AFS-M120X(T) 可實現兩種及以上金屬材料的連續梯度精確供粉,適用于復合金屬材料性能研究;AFS-M300XAS 最多支持4種材料的梯度組合,水平方向實現連續梯度變化,垂直方向實現材料成分切換或漸變,在高通量材料開發、航空航天、汽車、醫療與模具加工等領域具有廣闊前景。
三帝科技始終注重產學研協同發展,與深圳職業技術大學、深圳清華大學研究院、上海交通大學、北京科技大學等高校及科研機構保持緊密合作,持續推動BJ技術在材料、工藝與應用端的基礎研究與成果轉化,助力工業模具、高端切削刀具、3C電子精密部件及復雜大尺寸異形陶瓷產品等領域的規模化應用。
[About SANDI TECHNOLOGY
三帝科技是一家專注于工業級增材制造(3D打印)裝備與快速制造服務的國家級高新技術企業、專精特新“小巨人”企業。公司構建了涵蓋技術研發、裝備與材料生產、工藝支持及制造服務的完整產業鏈,在粘結劑噴射(BJ)等多項核心技術領域處于國內領先地位,并積極推動3D打印在鑄造升級、先進散熱、精準醫療等領域的規模化應用。
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據悉,三帝科技向國內遼寧、河北、河南、江蘇、貴州等地的多家制造業企業提供的3DP砂型打印設備已于近日順利發出。待設備抵達客戶現場后,三帝科技專業技術團隊將第一時間跟進開展組裝、調試與驗收工作,確保設備快速投產、穩定運行。目前,三帝科技的設備與服務已覆蓋全國26個省(含自治區、直轄市),廣泛服務于全國主要鑄造產業帶與智能制造集群,持續為客戶的轉型升級提供動力。

與此同時,海外市場拓展成效顯著。發往韓國、土耳其、意大利、法國、西班牙等地區的多臺3D打印設備已順利啟運,交付在即。目前,三帝科技產品與服務已覆蓋東亞、南亞、西歐、東歐等多個歐亞重點市場,全球化運營體系日趨完善,展現出強勁的國際競爭力。

三帝科技深耕工業級3D打印領域三十余載,鋪粉技術經驗深厚,設備穩定可靠,經多年市場驗證,部分用戶早期采購的3D打印設備已持續穩定運行超20年。公司同時掌握選擇性激光燒結(SLS)、選擇性激光熔化(SLM)、砂型3D打印(3DP)和粘結劑噴射(BJ)四項核心3D打印技術,其“3DP+SLS”復合砂型工藝更入選工信部增材制造典型應用場景,可為多元制造需求提供成熟技術保障。

在生產環節,三帝科技全面推行精益管理,持續優化設備組裝與調試流程,通過強化跨部門協同與現場標準化作業,在提升生產效率的同時,確保產品質量的可靠性與一致性。所有關鍵部件均經嚴格檢驗合格后方進入裝配,實現從零部件到整機的全流程質量可追溯與精準管控。

發貨環節,公司嚴格執行出廠核查機制,相關負責人依據《設備出廠許可申請》逐一核對、查驗,針對客戶個性化需求進行專項標注與說明,確保設備準確、完好送達。通過高效的跨部門協同與實時信息傳遞,實現從生產到發貨的無縫銜接,持續鞏固高效交付優勢。

三帝科技不僅提供高性能設備,更注重全周期服務。通過遍布全國的3D智造中心,為客戶提供全面的實操培訓與工藝指導。通過北京、陜西、河北、河南、廣西、山東、安徽等多個地區的售后團隊提供及時響應與就近服務,有效保障客戶設備持續穩定運行。同時,公司積極推動市場協同與資源共享,助力客戶拓展業務機會,提升市場競爭力。
此外,三帝科技高度重視團隊專業能力建設,通過定期培訓與生產協調機制,不斷提升組裝效率與產品品質。公司已與多家國際優質物流服務商達成戰略合作,為每一筆訂單定制安全高效的運輸方案,全面保障全球設備輸出的時效與完好率。
在全球制造業加速智能化、數字化轉型的背景下,三帝科技依托“國千科技研究院、博士后工作站、企業研發團隊”三位一體的協同創新體系,不斷突破關鍵技術,優化產品性能,持續完善國際營銷與服務網絡,增強海外本地化服務能力,以全球化視野和國際化標準為全球客戶提供高性能3D打印裝備與快速制造綜合解決方案,賦能制造業高質量發展。
[About SANDI TECHNOLOGY
北京三帝科技股份有限公司(3D Printing Technology, Inc.)是一家專注于工業級增材制造(3D打印)裝備與快速制造服務的國家級高新技術企業、專精特新“小巨人”企業。獲金科君創、中金資本、中科海創、成為資本、北京市新材料基金、國機基金等多家機構投資。以降本、提效、提質為目標,構建了覆蓋3D打印裝備與材料的研發生產、工藝技術支持及快速成品制造的完整產業鏈。廣泛服務于航空航天、電力能源、船舶泵閥、汽車、軌道交通、工業機械、3C電子、康復醫療、教育科研、雕塑文創等領域。
]]>Casting defects are the direct cause of high scrap rates. These defects are not accidental, but are dictated by the physical and process limitations inherent in conventional casting processes.
firstlystomatogether withshrinkage. Porosity mainly originates from the involvement or inability to effectively discharge gases (e.g. hydrogen, mold outgassing) in the liquid metal during the pouring and solidification process. When the dissolved gases in the liquid metal are released due to reduced solubility during cooling and solidification, bubbles will form inside or on the surface of the casting if they are not discharged in time. Related to this is shrinkage, which is a natural phenomenon of volume contraction of the metal during solidification. If the cooling system is not properly designed, resulting in local mold temperature is too high, or insufficient complementary shrinkage, it will form internal voids or depressions, the so-called shrinkage holes.
Next.sandwichedtogether witherror type (math.). In conventional sand casting, sand molds and sand cores usually need to be assembled and bonded after being made from multiple pieces separately. In this process, any tiny rupture of the sand core or improper bonding may lead to sand particles being caught in the metal liquid, forming sand entrapment defects. In addition, if the mold parting surface or the sand core is not positioned accurately, it may also lead to the casting of the upper and lower parts of the misalignment of the mis-shape defects.
endcold storagetogether withcrackles. When the fluidity of the metal liquid is poor, the pouring temperature is too low, or the runner design is narrow, the two metal streams are solidified without being fully integrated at the leading edge, leaving a weakly connected cold segregation. And during cooling and solidification, if there are uneven stresses within the casting, thermal cracks may occur during shrinkage.
Another core pain point of the traditional casting process is its mold manufacturing process. Traditional wood or metal core box manufacturing is a labor-intensive, highly skilled worker-dependent process with long lead times and significant costs. Any minor design change means that the mold needs to be rebuilt, resulting in high additional costs and weeks or even months of waiting time.
This over-reliance on physical molds also fundamentally limits the design freedom of castings. Traditional mold-making processes are unable to mold complex internal runners and hollow structures in one piece, which must be disassembled into multiple independent sand cores and then assembled by complex tooling and labor. 2. This process limitation forces designers to compromise and sacrifice part performance for manufacturability, such as simplifying cooling channels to accommodate drilling processes that do not allow for optimal cooling.
To summarize, the high scrap rate of traditional casting is not an isolated technical problem, but a product of its core processes. The traditional "physical trial and error" mode makes the foundry in the discovery of defects, need to go through a long process of mold modification and retesting, which is a high-risk, inefficient cycle. 3D printing's revolutionary value is that it provides a "moldless" solution, fundamentally reshaping the entire production process, will be the traditional "physical trial and error" mode, will be the traditional "physical trial and error" mode, will be the traditional "physical trial and error" mode, will be the traditional "casting" high scrap rate is not an isolated technical problem, but its core process products. The revolutionary value of 3D printing is that it provides a "moldless" solution that fundamentally reshapes the entire production process, transforming the traditional "physical trial-and-error" model into a "digital simulation validation" that puts the risk in front of the process, thus eliminating most of the causes of scrap at the source.
The core advantage of 3D printing is its "moldless" production method, which allows it to bypass all of the mold-related challenges inherent in traditional casting, thus radically reducing scrap rates.
Directly from CAD to sand mold. Binder Jetting in Additive Manufacturing is the key to making this happen. It works by precisely spraying liquid binder onto thin layers of powder (e.g. silica sand, ceramic sand) from an industrial-grade printhead based on a 3D CAD digital model. By bonding layer by layer, the 3D model in the digital file is constructed in the form of a solid sand mold or sand core. This process completely eliminates the need to rely on physical molds. Because there is no need for lengthy mold design and manufacturing, the mold-making cycle can be shortened from weeks or even months to hours or days, enabling "print-on-demand" and rapid response to design changes, dramatically reducing up-front investment and trial-and-error costs.
One-piece molding and complex structures. 3D printing's layered manufacturing approach gives unprecedented design freedom. It is able to mold complex sand cores that would traditionally have to be split into multiple parts, such as the meandering runners inside an engine, into a single monolithic piece. Not only does this simplify the casting process, but more importantly, it completely eliminates the need for core assembly, bonding and misalignment, thus eradicating common defects such as sand entrapment, dimensional deviations, and misshaping caused by such issues.
The value of 3D printing goes beyond "moldlessness" itself. It elevates the manufacturing process to a whole new digital dimension, allowing data to be verified and optimized before physical manufacturing, turning "after the fact" into "before the fact".
Digital Simulation and Design. During the digital design phase prior to 3D printing, engineers can use advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEM) software to perform accurate virtual simulations of the pouring, make-up shrinkage and cooling processes. This makes it possible to anticipate and correct potential defects that could lead to porosity, shrinkage or cracks before actual production. For example, by simulating the flow of the liquid metal in the runners, the design of the pouring system can be optimized to ensure smooth filling and effective venting. This digital foresight greatly improves the success rate of the first trial run and guarantees casting yields at the source.
Excellent sand properties. 3D printed sand molds, due to their layer-by-layer construction, can achieve uniform densities and air permeability that are difficult to achieve with traditional processes. This is crucial for the casting process. Uniform gas permeability ensures that gases generated inside the sand mold can escape smoothly during the pouring process, significantly reducing porosity defects caused by poor venting.
Cooling with shape. Conformal cooling technology is another revolutionary application of 3D printing in the field of casting molds. Mold inserts manufactured through metal 3D printing have cooling runners that can be designed to exactly mimic the surface contours of the casting. This achieves fast, uniform cooling, significantly reducing deformation and shrinkage due to uneven shrinkage, thus dramatically reducing the scrap rate. According to data, molds with follow-through cooling can reduce injection cycle times by as much as 70%, while significantly improving product quality.
From "physical trial and error" to "digital foresight". The core contribution of 3D printing is to transform the traditional foundry model of "trial and error" into "anticipatory manufacturing". It enables foundries to perform numerous iterations in a digital environment in a cost-effective manner, which is a fundamental shift in mindset and business process. This "hybrid manufacturing" model makes 3D printing easier to adopt by traditional foundries and enables the most efficient production. For example, 3D printing can be used to create the most complex and error-prone sand cores, and then combined with sand molds made using traditional methods to "build on the strengths".
As a pioneer and leader in the field of additive manufacturing in China, 3DPTEK provides strong "hard power" support for the foundry industry with its self-developed core equipment.
The company's core product lines are3DP Sand Printerthat highlights its leadership in technology. Flagship devices3DPTEK-J4000With an extra-large molding size of 4,000 x 2,000 x 1,000 mm, it is highly competitive on a global scale. This extra-large size allows large, complex castings to be molded in one piece without the need for splicing, further eliminating potential defects caused by splicing. At the same time, for example
3DPTEK-J1600PlusDevices such as these offer high accuracy of ±0.3 mm and efficient printing speeds, ensuring that superior quality is achieved while producing quickly.
In addition, SANTI Technology'sSLS (Selective Laser Sintering) Equipmentseries, such asLaserCore-6000The machines are also excellent in the field of precision casting. This series of equipment is particularly suitable for the manufacture of wax molds for investment casting, providing a more accurate solution for high-end, fine parts in aerospace, medical and other fields.
It is worth mentioning that SANDI Technology is not only an equipment supplier, but also an expert in material and process solutions. The company has developed more than 20 binders and 30 material formulations, compatible with cast iron, cast steel, aluminum, copper, magnesium and other casting alloys. This ensures that its equipment can be seamlessly integrated into a wide range of casting applications, providing customers with comprehensive technical support.
The competitive advantage of SANDI Technology lies not only in its hardware, but also in the integrated solutions it provides along the whole chain. The company has a strong "Trinity" innovation system - "research institute + post-doctoral workstation + R&D team". This model ensures continuous technology iteration and innovation momentum, and its accumulation of more than 320 patents is a strong proof of its technological leadership.
The company offers a "one-stop" turnkey service from design and 3D printing to casting, machining and inspection. This vertically integrated model greatly simplifies the customer's supply chain management, reduces communication costs and risks, and allows the foundry to focus on its core business.
Successful cases are the most persuasive tool to convince potential customers. Through a series of real-world projects, SANDY Technology has quantified the significant business value that 3D printing technology brings.
in order toAutomotive water-cooled motor housingAs an example, this case perfectly demonstrates how the 3DP sand casting process solves the one-piece molding problem of "large size, thin wall, complex spiral cooling channels". 21. The successful application of this technology in the field of new energy vehicles has proved its significant advantages in the production of high-performance, complex structure castings.
On the otherIndustrial pump bodyIn the case of SANDI, SANDI adopted the hybrid manufacturing model of "3DP outer mold + SLS inner core". This complementary strategy shortened the production cycle by 80%, and at the same time improved the dimensional accuracy of the castings to CT7 level, which perfectly proved the powerful effect of the hybrid manufacturing mode.
The joint venture project with Xinxin Foundry provides the strongest business argument. By introducing 3D printing technology, the foundry achieved a turnover increase of 1,35%, doubled its profitability, halved its lead time and reduced its costs by 30%. This series of quantitative data provides irrefutable proof of the return on investment of 3D printing technology in the foundry industry.
The following table visualizes how 3D printing can address the pain points of the foundry industry on both a technical and business value level:
| Casting defects or pain points | Causes and limitations of traditional crafts | 3D Printing Solutions and Value |
| stoma | Poor mold venting; liquid metal entrapped in gas | Uniform, controlled sand permeability; digital simulation optimizes pouring system |
| shrinkage | Uneven cooling; inadequate retraction | Predictive optimization by numerical simulation; uniform cooling by shaped cooling channels |
| Sandwich, Mis-shape | Multi-core assembly, bonding and misalignment; parting face fit errors | One-piece molding of complex sand cores eliminates assembly; no physical parting surfaces required |
| High molding costs | Requires physical molds, highly skilled labor, long lead times | Mold-less production; print directly from CAD files, manufacture on demand |
| Inefficiency and long lead times | Long mold making; repeated trial and error | Reduced cycle time of 80%; rapid iterative design possible; print on demand |
| Increased business value | Low margins and erratic delivery | Turnover up 1,35%, margins doubled; costs down 30% |
3D printing technology is leading the foundry industry from the traditional "manufacturing" to "smart manufacturing" fundamental transformation. According to the relevant report, the scale of China's additive manufacturing industry continues to grow at a high rate, and in 2022 it will exceed RMB 32 billion. This data clearly shows that digital transformation has become an irreversible industry trend.
In the future, 3D printing will be deeply integrated with artificial intelligence (AI), IoT and other technologies to achieve full automation and intelligent management of production lines. Foundries can use AI algorithms to optimize casting parameters and IoT sensors to monitor the production process in real time, thus further improving yield rates and production efficiency.
In addition, the unique advantages of 3D printing in realizing complex lightweight design will help automotive, aerospace and other downstream industries to improve product performance and reduce energy consumption, which is a perfect fit for the requirements of global sustainable development. 3D printing's on-demand production mode and extremely high material utilization (can be recycled more than 90% unbonded powder), also significantly reduces the generation of waste, for the casting industry to bring the environmentally friendly development path for the foundry industry.
concluding remarks 3D printing is not the end of casting, but its innovator. It gives the traditional foundry industry unprecedented flexibility, efficiency and quality assurance through its two core advantages of "moldless" and "digital". It enables foundries to free themselves from the plight of high scrap rates and enter a new era of greater efficiency, competitiveness and embrace of innovation. For any foundry seeking to stand out in a competitive market, embracing 3D printing technology, represented by SanDi Technology, is no longer an optional choice, but a necessary path to the future.
]]>Eliminating shrinkage holes has always been a complex challenge for foundries and engineers, with traditional methods often relying on experience and adjusting mold design, pouring systems and cooling processes through trial and error . However, with the advent of additive manufacturing technologies, especially industrial-grade sand 3D printing, casting design and production have been revolutionized, providing unprecedented new ways to completely solve shrinkage problems.
To understand how 3D printing solves problems, it is first necessary to deeply analyze the pain points of traditional casting. The main reasons for shrinkage formation can be attributed to two things:
In conventional casting, molds and cores are manufactured with physical tools whose geometry is limited by machinability and releaseability. For example, the holes drilled for cooling water paths can only be straight lines. . This makes it difficult for engineers to design complex, curved make-up shrinkage channels or follow-through cooling channels inside the mold to precisely control the solidification process, thus increasing the risk of shrinkage defects The
The core strengths of industrial sand 3D printers areDesign Freedomcap (a poem)No mold productionIt prints sand molds and cores layer by layer directly from 3D CAD files. . This characteristic radically breaks through the geometric limitations of conventional processes and provides several powerful means of eliminating shrinkage as follows:
Using 3D printing technology, engineers can design the optimal make-up shrinkage system inside the mold without having to consider machinability.
For the molds themselves, 3D printing can be equally revolutionary. ByConformal cooling(conformal cooling) technology, which allows the design of cooling channels inside the mold that match the surface contour of the casting. The
The digital workflow of 3D printing provides engineers with valuable opportunities for "trial and error" before going into production. The
The use of 3D printing technology to solve the problem of casting shrinkage, bringing not only the improvement of product quality, but also a series of chain of business value:
Casting shrinkage is not an isolated technical problem, but the traditional casting process in the face of complex design and high-precision requirements of the systematic challenges exposed. Industrial sand 3D printers, with their unique technological advantages, offer a "cure" for the problem at its source. It eliminates the risk of shrinkage by giving engineers unprecedented design freedom, enabling them to build optimized internal structures and cooling systems. The
For the pursuit of excellent quality, efficient production and cost optimization of modern foundry enterprises, 3D printing is no longer dispensable "additional options", but to promote industrial upgrading, in the fierce competition in the market to win the first chance of the key technology. It is not just a piece of equipment, but also to the "digital casting" bridge to the future, so that the former "casting problems" to be solved! The
]]>The size of the casting is a central factor in determining the specification of a sand 3D printer, which needs to be selected with a balance between current needs and future developments:
Different casting materials (e.g. cast iron, cast aluminum, cast steel) have different requirements for sand strength, air permeability and gas generation, which need to be matched with the corresponding equipment parameters and material technology:
Through the above selection strategy based on casting size and material, combined with the comprehensive advantages of 3DPTEK sand 3D printers, enterprises can accurately match the parameters of the equipment to achieve a high degree of compatibility between equipment performance and production needs, and at the same time improve the quality of castings, reduce production costs and enhance market competitiveness.
]]>工業級蠟模 3D 打印機:2025 年大型鑄造全指南,縮短 80% 周期 + 提升精度方案最先出現在三帝科技股份有限公司。
]]>Industrial-grade wax mold 3D printers are based onSelective laser sintering (SLS) TechnologyIt is an industrial machine for the production of high-precision wax molds made of casting wax powder / wax-like powder, which are fused layer by layer and can be used directly for lost wax investment casting. It has significant advantages over the traditional wax molding process and is especially suitable for large casting scenarios (part sizes above 500 mm):
| comparison dimension | Industrial Wax Mold 3D Printer | Traditional wax molding process (handmade / CNC) |
| production cycle | 3-7 days (large wax models) | 2-4 weeks |
| Dimensional accuracy | ±0.1mm | ±0.5-1mm |
| Complex structure realization | Easy printing of internal cooling channels, thin-walled honeycomb structures | Multiple sets of wax molds need to be disassembled and are prone to assembly errors. |
| labor cost | Automated printing, one person can operate multiple machines | Dependence on skilled tradesmen, high labor costs 300% |
| Material utilization | 90% above (unsintered wax powder recyclable) | 60%-70% (cutting / manual waste) |
| Design Iteration | CAD files can be reprinted within a few hours after modification. | Need to remake the mold, long cycle time |
It takes 3 weeks to make a wax mold of a large automotive engine block using traditional processes, but an industrial-grade 3D printer can do it in just 3 days. An aerospace foundry used LaserCore-5300 to print a wax model of a turbine blade, from design to finished product in 48 hours, shortening 80% compared with the traditional process, and compressing the trial production cycle of a new product from 3 months to 1 month, thus seizing the first opportunity in the market.
Industrial-grade wax mold 3D printer has an accuracy of ±0.1mm and surface finish Ra≤1.6μm, which can reduce the casting post-treatment process. Due to the large error of wax mold made by traditional process, the casting scrap rate is more than 15%; while the 3D printed wax mold reduces the scrap rate to below 5%, and a foundry produces large valve castings and reduces the loss of scrap by 800,000 RMB annually.
No need to consider "mold release" issues, allowing for designs not possible with conventional processes, especially for high-end manufacturing:
Despite the high initial investment ($50,000+) for an industrial-grade wax-molded 3D printer, the cost advantage is significant when calculated over the full lifecycle:
The industrial wax 3D printing process is highly automated and does not require complex human intervention. The core steps are as follows (for example, wax molding of a large turbine blade):
Large casting parts (such as automotive engine blocks, aerospace frames) with dimensions of 500-1000mm, need to choose the molding space ≥ 500 × 500 × 500mm model:
SLS technology sintered wax powder by laser, the wax molds have high density (≥0.98g/cm3) and high strength (flexural strength ≥15MPa), which can withstand the external force during ceramic paste coating and handling to avoid deformation. Wax molds made by other technologies (e.g. FDM) have low strength, are easily damaged and are not suitable for large-scale casting.
Based on industry feedback and actual application cases, the following 3 models in 2025 are outstanding in the large casting field, covering entry to high-end scenarios:
| models | Molding space (mm) | Type of technology | accurate | Molding rate | Applicable Scenarios | Core Advantages |
| AFS-500 (entry level) | 500 x 500 x 500 | SLS | ±0.1mm | 80-150cm3/h | Industrial tools, small and medium-sized castings (up to 500mm) | Cost-effective, low power consumption (15KW), suitable for small and medium-sized foundry trial production |
| LaserCore-5300 (mid- to high-end) | 700 x 700 x 500 | SLS | ±0.1mm | 150-250cm3/h | Aerospace turbine blades, automotive parts (500-700mm) | Rapid iteration, stable accuracy, suitable for multi-material printing |
| LaserCore-6000 (high-end) | 1050 x 1050 x 650 | SLS | ±0.1mm | 250-300cm3/h | Large automotive engine blocks, aerospace frames (700-1000mm) | Extra large molding space, high efficiency of mass production, suitable for high production foundries |
Small and medium-sized foundries can purchase entry-level models (e.g., AFS-500) for wax molding of high value-added parts (e.g., precision valves), quickly recoup their costs through high-margin orders, and then upgrade to higher-end models after 1-2 years.
By choosing the wax powder recycling equipment with automatic screening and drying function, the unsintered wax powder can be reused directly after treatment, and the material utilization rate is increased from 90% to more than 95%, which saves 200,000 yuan of material cost per year.
Choose a service provider that provides free training (such as AFS brand), 1 to 1 teaching operators to master the daily operation of the equipment, troubleshooting, to ensure the normal operation of the equipment.
In the increasingly competitive large-scale foundry industry, "high precision, fast cycle time, low cost" has become the core competitiveness -- industrial-grade wax mold 3D printers help foundries break through the limitations of traditional processes by shortening the cycle time by 80%, increasing the accuracy by 5 times, and reducing the cost by 40% in the long run. to help foundries break through the limitations of traditional processes.
In 2025, the commercialization of models such as the LaserCore series will provide a fast track from design to wax mold for industries such as aerospace, automotive and heavy machinery. For foundries, choosing the right industrial-grade wax 3D printer will not only reduce costs and increase efficiency, but also unlock difficult casting orders and secure a place in high-end manufacturing - the core value of industrial-grade wax 3D printing in the future of the foundry industry.
工業級蠟模 3D 打印機:2025 年大型鑄造全指南,縮短 80% 周期 + 提升精度方案最先出現在三帝科技股份有限公司。
]]>4 米級大型砂型鑄造 3D 打印機:2025 年解鎖大型鑄件制造,縮短 80% 周期 + 降本方案最先出現在三帝科技股份有限公司。
]]>Traditional large-scale sand mold manufacturing (size over 2 meters) needs to go through "mold making - sand core disassembly - manual assembly", there are difficult to solve the pain points, but 4-meter sand 3D printing through the "integrated molding + digital process" to achieve a comprehensive breakthrough. process" to realize a comprehensive breakthrough:
| Type of pain point | Status of traditional crafts | 4-Meter Sand 3D Printing Solution |
| long lead time | 4-8 weeks to produce a 4-meter sand mold (2-4 weeks for molding alone) | 2-5 days to complete the entire sand mold printing, full cycle time reduction 80% |
| Structural limitations | Complex internal channels, topology optimization structure requires more than 10 groups of sand cores to be disassembled, which is prone to assembly errors. | Print complex structures in one piece, no need to disassemble, error ≤ 0.3mm |
| high cost | Large metal molds cost over $500,000 and require 10 people/day for manual assembly. | No mold costs, automated printing reduces 80% labor |
| High scrap rate | Sand core splicing gaps lead to casting defects, scrap rate 15%-20% | Seamless sand molding + simulation optimization to reduce scrap rate to below 5% |

3DPTEK-J4000 As a benchmark equipment in the industry, it is not a simple enlargement of a small printer, but an exclusive design for large-scale sand manufacturing with the following core parameters:


Traditional 4-meter sand molding equipment needs to be fixed large sand box, a single print needs to be filled with tens of tons of sand, the cost is extremely high. And 3DPTEK-J4000 A breakthrough was achieved with the "Sandless Flexible Area Molding Technology":
It takes 6 weeks to make a 4-meter engine block sand mold by traditional process, but 3DPTEK-J4000 takes only 3 days to finish printing, and the whole cycle from design to casting delivery is compressed from 3 months to 1 month. A heavy machinery company used it to make large gearbox shell sand mold, new products on the market 2 months ahead of schedule, to seize a share of 30% market segment.
No need to consider the constraints of "stripping" and "splicing" of conventional processes, making it possible to accomplish difficult designs:
Despite the high initial investment in the equipment, the cost advantage is significant when calculated over the full life cycle:
The 4-meter molding space not only prints large sand molds, but also allows for the nested mass production of small parts:
Global environmental regulations are tightening (e.g., China's "dual carbon" policy, EU carbon tariffs), and 4-meter sand 3D printing meets environmental needs through two major technologies:
The success of 4-meter sand 3D printing requires not only high-quality equipment, but also a complete ecological support. 3DPTEK provides "end-to-end" solutions to reduce the difficulty of enterprise transformation:
3DPTEK has started the research and development of 6-meter-class sand printer, which can realize the whole printing of "8-meter-long ship propellers" and "10-meter-diameter nuclear power equipment shells" in the future, and completely eliminate the defects of large casting splicing.
Integrated AI system for automated completion:
The future equipment can realize "sand + metal powder" composite printing, printing high-temperature-resistant metal coatings on key parts of the sand mold (e.g., the sprue), adapting toTitanium alloy, ultra-high strength steelRefractory alloy casting, expanding the application in the field of high-end equipment.
For heavy manufacturing enterprises, 4-meter-class large sand casting 3D printer is no longer a "technological novelty", but a "necessity to enhance competitiveness" - it breaks the traditional process of It breaks the size and cycle time limitations of traditional processes, and realizes the triple breakthrough of "large-scale + complexity + low cost".
The commercialization of 3DPTEK-J4000 and other equipment has provided a fast track from design to casting for automotive, aerospace, industrial machinery and other industries. In the future, with the research and development of 6-10 meter-class equipment and the integration of AI technology, large casting manufacturing will enter a new stage of "full digitalization, zero defects and greening", and the enterprises that take the lead in laying out this technology will have an absolute advantage in the market competition.
4 米級大型砂型鑄造 3D 打印機:2025 年解鎖大型鑄件制造,縮短 80% 周期 + 降本方案最先出現在三帝科技股份有限公司。
]]>砂型 3D 打印技術:2025 年重塑金屬鑄造行業,縮短 80% 周期 + 降本方案解析最先出現在三帝科技股份有限公司。
]]>Sand 3D printing is based onPrinciples of Additive ManufacturingThis is an industrial technology that directly transforms digital CAD models into solid sand molds / cores. Instead of the traditional "mold-making - sand-turning" process, the sand mold is formed by laying sand layer by layer on the printer and curing it by spraying a binder. The core process isBinder jetting technologyThe J1600Pro, J2500, and J4000 models from 3DPTEK, for example, offer significant advantages over conventional molding:
| comparison dimension | Sand 3D Printing | Traditional mold making process |
| production cycle | 24-48 hours | 2-4 weeks |
| Complex structure realization | Easy printing of internal channels, thin-walled parts | Difficult to realize, need to split multiple sand cores |
| Tooling Costs | No need for physical molds, cost is 0 | Customized wood / metal molding required, high cost |
| Material utilization | 90% or more (uncured sand can be recycled) | 60%-70% (much cutting waste) |
| Design Flexibility | Supports real-time modification of CAD models for fast iteration | Modification of the design requires re-modeling and long lead time |
While traditional processes take 2-4 weeks to produce complex sand molds (e.g. pump bodies, turbine casings), sand 3D printing takes only 1-2 days. Especially suitable forPrototype molding, small batch customization, emergency spare parts productionScenario -- A foundry uses the 3DPTEK J1600Pro to print sand molds of pump bodies from design to delivery in just 36 hours, a reduction of 80% compared to the traditional process, helping to bring products to market 2 weeks earlier.
Sand 3D printing eliminates the need for "mold release" issues, making it easy to create designs that would be impossible with traditional processes:
Despite the high initial investment in sand 3D printers, the cost advantage is significant when calculated over the full life cycle:
As global environmental regulations tighten (e.g., the EU REACH standard), sand 3D printing meets the need for environmental protection through two main technologies:
Sand 3D printing (binder jetting technology) is a simple, highly automated process that requires no complex human intervention, with the following core steps:
3DPTEK, as an industry leader, has introduced several models of sand printers covering small to very large casting needs with the following core parameters:
| models | Print size (L × W × H) | layer thickness | Applicable Scenarios | Suitable for casting alloys |
| 3DPTEK-J1600Pro | 1600×1000×600mm | 0.26-0.30mm | Small and medium-sized sand molds (e.g., motor housings, small pump bodies) | Aluminum, cast iron |
| 3DPTEK-J2500 | 2500×1500×800mm | 0.26-0.30mm | Medium to large sand molds (e.g. gearbox housings, turbine housings) | Steel, copper alloys |
| 3DPTEK-J4000 | 4000×2000×1000mm | 0.28-0.32mm | Oversized sand molds (e.g. ship propellers, large valves) | Stainless steel, specialty alloys |
Core AdvantagesAll models support "sand + binder" custom formulations, and 3DPTEK has over 30 proprietary formulations to match the needs of different alloys (e.g., aluminum alloy casting for low-viscosity binder, steel casting for high-temperature-resistant sand).
From 1.6-meter compact machines (J1600Pro) to 4-meter ultra-large machines (J4000) forSmall batch trial production to large scale mass productionThe J1600Pro is available for small and medium-sized foundries with a capacity of 5-8 sand molds per day, and the J4000 is available for large foundries with a capacity of 2-3 oversized sand molds per day.
3DPTEK has more than 30granule – Exclusive formulation for bonding agents, optimized for different alloys:
Provide "equipment + software + service" full-process support:
The equipment has been landed in more than 20 countries in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, etc., and the after-sales response speed is fast:
The future of sand 3D printing will be integratedAI Design Optimization System-- Input casting parameters (material, size, performance requirements), AI can automatically generate the optimal sand structure, while real-time monitoring of the printing process, by adjusting the amount of binder injection, sand laying thickness, to avoid cracks, uneven density and other problems in the sand, to achieve "zero defects " production.
exploit (a resource)Automatic Sand Recovery SystemIn addition, the uncured sand and old sand will be screened, decontaminated and recycled, and the material utilization rate will be increased from the current 90% to more than 98%, which further reduces the material cost and meets the requirements of the "Double Carbon" policy.
The future of sand 3D printers will enable "sand + metal powder" composite printing - printing metal coatings on critical parts of the sand model (e.g., gates) to improve the sand model's high-temperature resistance, and to accommodateUltra-high strength steel, titanium alloyRefractory alloys such as casting, expanding the application in the field of aerospace, high-end equipment.
In the increasingly competitive metal casting industry, "fast response, complex structure, green cost reduction" has become the core competitiveness - sand 3D printing by shortening the cycle time of 80%, realizing difficult designs, long-term cost reduction 40% and help foundries break through traditional process constraints.
3DPTEK, as a leading company in the field of sand 3D printing, provides customized solutions for foundries of different sizes through multiple models of equipment, exclusive material formulations, and integrated technical support. Whether in the automotive, aerospace, industrial machinery or energy sectors, choosing sand 3D printing means choosing the double advantage of "cost reduction and efficiency + technological leadership", which is also the core way for foundries to survive in 2025 and beyond.
砂型 3D 打印技術:2025 年重塑金屬鑄造行業,縮短 80% 周期 + 降本方案解析最先出現在三帝科技股份有限公司。
]]>工業級 SLS 3D 打印機:復雜零件精密制造的革新方案,2025 年技術解析與行業應用最先出現在三帝科技股份有限公司。
]]>Industrial-grade SLS 3D printers use a high-powered laser toNylon, composite polymers, specialty casting sands/waxesThe industrial-grade equipment for selective fusion of powder materials and other materials to build up solid 3D parts layer by layer. Its core technical characteristics are significantly different from desktop-level SLS equipment:
| comparison dimension | Industrial Grade SLS 3D Printer | Desktop SLS Devices |
|---|---|---|
| Molding space | Large (some models up to 1000mm) | few |
| production efficiency | High, supports mass production | Low, mostly single-piece printing |
| Quality of parts | Stable and meets mass production standards | Lower precision, suitable for prototyping |
| Material compatibility | Hiro (engineering plastics, casting sand, wax) | Narrow (mostly basic nylon powder) |
In addition, industrial-grade SLS printing requires no support structure (unsintered powder naturally supports the part), making it easy to accomplish things that are impossible with traditional processes.Complex internal channels, lightweight lattice structures, active componentsAll-in-one molding.
In the aerospace, automotive, medical, foundry and other fields, industrial-grade SLS technology has become the key to improve productivity and innovation, the core advantages are reflected in the following four points:
No support structure is required, allowing engineers to designComplex internal cavities, integrated moving parts, topology-optimized lightweight structure-- such as hollow structural parts in aerospace and complex runner components in automotive engines -- are difficult to achieve with traditional processes such as CNC machining and injection molding.
SLS printed parts are not "prototypes" but finished parts with useful functionality. Commonly usedPA12 (nylon 12), PA11 (nylon 11), glass fiber reinforced nylonThese materials have mechanical properties close to those of injection-molded parts, as well as excellent chemical resistance and impact resistance, and can be used directly in mass-production scenarios such as automotive interior parts and medical and surgical tools.
From CAD model to finished part, industrial-grade SLS prints in3-7 daysThis is much faster than traditional mold making, which typically takes weeks. For R&D teams in prototype validation, small batch customized production, and emergency spare parts replenishment, this advantage can dramatically shorten the time-to-market cycle and seize the market opportunity.
Industrial-grade SLS equipment can nest dozens or even hundreds of parts in a single print run, making it ideal forSmall batch mass productionSLS can also be used as a "bridge manufacturing" tool - using SLS to quickly produce transitional parts before committing to expensive injection molds, avoiding risky tooling investments and reducing upfront production costs.
Nylon is the first material that comes to mind when you think of SLS materials, but industrial-grade equipment has achieved multi-material compatibility and specialized materials, especially in the foundry sector, are driving the digital transformation of traditional casting processes:
by combiningQuartz Sand / Ceramic SandMixed with a special binder for laser sintering, industrial-grade SLS printers can directly print sand molds and cores for metal casting, with core benefits including:
Industrial grade SLS devices can printLow ash casting waxIt is used for investment casting of aviation turbine blades, jewelry, and precision hardware, as opposed to traditional CNC machining of wax molds:
As a leading brand in the industry, 3DPTEK offers specialized models for foundry scenarios, adapted to the needs of industrial-grade production:
The industrial-grade SLS print process is highly automated, with a 5-step core process that eliminates the need for complex manual intervention:
With the advantages of high precision, high compatibility and fast production, industrial-grade SLS technology has landed in many key industries, and the typical application scenarios are as follows:
A European automotive supplier needed to customize tooling for a short-term production task. The traditional solution used CNC machining, which required a 10-day lead time and high equipment costs; it switched to CNC machining.3DPTEK Industrial Grade SLS 3D PrinterAfter:
Among the many brands of industrial SLS equipment, 3DPTEK has become a popular choice for manufacturing companies due to its "mass-production oriented" design philosophy, which is reflected in its core competence in four ways:
With the advancement of material science and automation technology, industrial SLS printing will develop to higher efficiency, wider application and higher quality, and the 3 major trends in the future are obvious:
Industrial-grade SLS 3D printers are no longer just "prototyping machines", they are "design-production-application" machines that are capable of linking the entire design-production-application process.Production-grade solutionsIndustrial SLS technology provides efficient, cost-effective solutions to the lightweight needs of the aerospace and automotive industries. Whether it's the lightweight needs of aerospace, the rapid response needs of the automotive industry, the personalization needs of the medical field, or the digitalization needs of the foundry industry, industrial-grade SLS technology provides an efficient, cost-effective solution.
For manufacturing companies, choosing the right industrial-grade SLS equipment (such as 3DPTEK's sand/wax mold models) not only improves productivity, but also breaks through the limitations of traditional processes and seizes the high ground for innovation - which is the core value of industrial-grade SLS 3D printing in the future of manufacturing.
工業級 SLS 3D 打印機:復雜零件精密制造的革新方案,2025 年技術解析與行業應用最先出現在三帝科技股份有限公司。
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Shuanglong Dental Research focuses on providing high-end customized denture solutions for the global market, mainly focusing on all-ceramic restorations, implant restorations and 3D printed removable dentures, serving high-end clinics and implant centers. The company holds EU CE, US FDA and China Class II medical device certificates, and its products are exported to more than 30 countries and regions around the world, such as America, Europe, Australia and Southeast Asia. The company has a team of senior technicians with more than 20 years of experience and a professional multi-lingual customer service team. Relying on the digital service platform, the company supports efficient STL/CAD cloud docking and has established an internationalized delivery network covering DHL/UPS.
Data show that the global dental 3D printing market size has reached 5.2 billion dollars in 2024, and is expected to exceed 9.6 billion dollars in 2033. The strong combination of SANDI and Ssangyong Dental Research not only combines SANDI's core technology advantages in 3D printing intelligent equipment and material process with Ssangyong Dental Research's channel network, production capacity and dental restoration technology in the global high-end denture market, but also is a deep integration of the two sides in technological innovation and global market development. Through this merger and acquisition, SANDI will be able to quickly access the mature customer base covering high-end markets in Europe and the United States, accelerating the global landing of its dental 3D printing solutions; at the same time, Ssangyong Dental Research will also get stronger technical empowerment, significantly improve product innovation, production efficiency and global delivery capacity, and jointly expand the incremental market of directly printed permanent restorations, orthodontic appliances and so on.
This merger and acquisition reflects the unremitting efforts and remarkable achievements of SANDI Technology in technology leadership and deep application cultivation.
I. Leading Technology: Building a "Trinity" Innovation System
As a national high-tech enterprise, a "small giant" enterprise and a typical application scenario supplier of additive manufacturing of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), SANDI has a profound technical background. The company is the only service provider in China that has mastered the four core 3D printing technologies of Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Selective Laser Melting (SLM), 3D Sand Printing (3DP) and Binder Jet (BJ).
Its innovation system consists of "Guoqian Science and Technology Research Institute" (gathering more than 40 national experts/doctoral scholars, focusing on original innovation), postdoctoral research station (focusing on common technology development) and enterprise R&D team (responsible for the transformation of the results) "three in one". The company has led or participated in the completion of six major special projects of the Ministry of Science and Technology, and has declared nearly 300 intellectual property rights, including 59 authorized invention patents.
Second, application deep plowing: the whole chain layout to drive growth
Focusing on industrial-grade additive manufacturing and aiming at "improving efficiency, reducing costs and improving quality", SANDI has built a complete industrial chain covering equipment R&D and production, material R&D and production, process technology support and rapid finished product manufacturing. Headquartered in Beijing, the company has subsidiaries in many places across the country, with more than 120,000 square meters of space (of which more than 60,000 square meters are self-holding), and has established a full chain, multi-materials, full-size domestic rapid manufacturing delivery system and international service network, and its core application areas include:
1.3D casting: reshaping the traditional casting ecology
Through M&A integration and self-construction, SANDI has laid out 8 3D printing rapid manufacturing bases in China, forming an ecological network. Based on the integrated process of "process design-3D printing-casting-machining-inspection", the company provides rapid prototyping, small-lot multi-species and complex metal parts manufacturing services. Using self-developed 3DP sand printing and SLS series equipment, the company provides 3DP sand casting, SLS sand casting, 3DP/SLS precision casting and other complete solutions, serving more than 500 customers in aerospace, automotive, energy, etc., with materials covering aluminum, copper, iron, steel, magnesium, high temperature alloys, titanium alloys, etc. The company has also established an ecological network based on the integrated process of "process design - casting - machining - testing".
2.3D Powder Metallurgy: Implementing a Differentiated Equipment Strategy
Relying on the advantages of BJ technology "high efficiency, low cost, no thermal stress" and deep technical reserves (including the development of high-performance water-solvent-based binder systems and more than 20 process formulations), SANDI has implemented a differentiated equipment strategy in the field of thermal management of AI chips: for scientific research/chip design enterprises: desktop research equipment J160R for rapid prototyping and thermal design verification; for liquid-cooled server manufacturers: providing integrated industrial solutions (J400P/J800P equipment + special powders/binders + process kits), which can shorten customers' process development cycle by more than 60%.
3. Rehabilitation medical customization: precise digital manufacturing
The company empowers rehabilitation medical care with 3D printing technology, providing products and services such as hearing aids, digital dentistry (meaning teeth), orthotics and prosthetics. We have the first 3D printing titanium alloy hearing aid medical device registration certificate in China. Through the merger and acquisition of Shenzhen Shuanglong Dental Research, we have perfected the high-end customized digital dental solutions to serve clinics and implant centers around the world.
Dr. Zong Guisheng, Chairman of SANDI Technology, said, "The merger and acquisition of Shuanglong Dental Research is an important step in the strategic development of SANDI Technology, which not only provides us with a new growth point in the 3D medical field, but is also an important addition to the empowerment of rehabilitation medical care by 3D digital technology. We look forward to this cooperation to bring more innovations to both parties and jointly promote the industrialization of 3D printing technology in the field of rehabilitation and medical treatment."
Shuanglong Dental Research's founder, Peng Huihua, and general manager, Chen Long, both agreed: "After joining the SANTI Technology ecosystem, we are able to leverage SANTI Technology's digital manufacturing technology and material and process advantages to further enhance the design and manufacturing capabilities and delivery speed of high-end dental products, and better respond to users' needs for efficient chairside solutions."