Wescad relies on 3D printers from Mark3D

Productivity increase Wescad relies on 3D printers from Mark3D

2024-11-18 Source: Mark3D | Translated by AI 2 min Reading Time

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Wescad, a leading industrial company in the automotive and commercial vehicle sector, has invested in the Markforged FX10 from Mark3D to make production more flexible and cost-effective.

Find out here why Wescad, a specialist in the production of equipment and fixtures for the automotive and commercial vehicle industries, is now relying on the Markforged FX 10 3D printer...(Image: Mark3D) — Find out here why Wescad, a specialist in the production of equipment and fixtures for the automotive and commercial vehicle industries, is now relying on the Markforged FX 10 3D printer...
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With the additive manufacturing technology from Mark3D, the partner of Markforged, Wescad expands its production capabilities by leveraging the powerful continuous carbon fiber technology to produce operating equipment. The Markforged FX10 3D printer allows for the on-site manufacture of fixtures with strength levels comparable to aluminum. Due to the ability to integrate carbon fibers into the printing process, the printed components are extremely robust and significantly lighter than aluminum parts.

Up to 75 percent cost reduction through 3D printing

Wescad emphasizes that after only two months of use, the machine is fully utilized at 100 percent capacity. It operates stably and fully automated, which significantly relieves the Wescad team. Wescad is particularly impressed by the combination of precision, modularity, and ease of use of the Markforged FX10. Before investing in the industrial 3D printer, the user faced several challenges with 3D-printed components. These included unstable components, high post-processing costs, lack of space for additional machines, and a shortage of skilled workers in mechanical manufacturing. The FX10 has innovatively resolved this array of problems. The cost savings amount to up to 75 percent.

One print instead of many machining steps

Dennis Bartusch, production manager at Wescad, explains: "The ability to produce components in one piece and with high precision was a crucial factor. This allows us to print complex shapes that previously required multiple machining steps." The FX10 thus sets new standards in industrial manufacturing. The particular advantages of the new technology include:

High precision in the production of large and complex parts;
Automatic component marking, eliminating manual steps;
Digital parts management and on-demand production reduce lead times and storage costs;
Resource optimization through unmanned operation and automation.

With the integration of the FX10, Wescad can now respond even faster to the individual needs of its customers and offer tailored products. This not only increases satisfaction but also strengthens long-term collaboration. In light of the success, Wescad plans to further expand the use of additive manufacturing. Clamping arms and special parts are to be increasingly printed in the future to reduce costs and maximize efficiency. Additionally, the company is already examining the new printing functions of the FX10 for metal processing, which were introduced in August 2024.

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