3D PRINTED PARTS GALLERY

Closed impeller of centrifugal pump used in a tinplate steel mill. The obsolete part was 3D scanned and reproduced in a matter of days with minimal post-process machining required.

Size (mm): 230 x 230 x 110
Material: 316L
Obsolete Part Production

Nozzle used in steelworks facility used to treat steel slabs after casting process. Through 3D printing the part was produced as a single piece without weld joints, resulting in faster production leadtimes and improved product reliability.

Size (mm): 60 x 60 x 305
Material: 316L
Life-time improvement: 150%

Roll cooling spray nozzle used by steelworks temper mill. The design of the part was optimized to improve flow performance and produced at reduced unit cost and lead-time.

Size (mm): 76 x 47 x 83
Material: 316L
Lead-time reduction: 50%

Heat exchanger of steelworks smoke recuperator system. The part was redesigned to optimize heat transfer efficiency and eliminate the need for weld joints at the fins.

Size (mm): 146 x 146 x 350
Material: 316L
Life-time improvement: 100%

Open impeller of centrifugal pump used in a tinplate steel mill. This part was produced in just a few days with minimal post-process machining required.

Size (mm): 240 x 240 x 30
Material: 316L
Lead-time reduction: 85%

Hammer used to remove top layer from refractory lining of Coke Plant oven. Through 3D printing the part reliability was improved by removing the need for welded joints.

Size (mm): 130 x 80 x 116
Material: 316L
Lead-time reduction: 200%

Coupler of a horizontal centrifuge used in Coke plant tar cleaning operations. The original part required complex machining operations, using 3D printing the part could be reproduced at a significantly reduced cost.

Size (mm): 159 x 159 x 98
Material: 316L
Cost reduction: 23%

Pinion gear of a gearbox located in a steelworks galvanising line. The original part was no longer commercially available, so the original part was digitalised and printed within a few days.

Size (mm): 86 x 86 x 30
Material: 316L

Pump impeller used in steel galvanizing process. Using 3D printing the obsolete part could be reproduced in 316L, furthermore doubling the lifetime of the part under corrosive operating conditions.

Size (mm): 146 x 146 x 48
Material: 316L
Obsolete Part Production

Flat multi-channel cooling nozzle used in steelworks galvanizing line. The original PVC part deteriorated rapidly, whereas the metal 3D printed part can withstand the applied operating conditions indefinitely.

Size (mm): 43 x 36 x 119
Material: 316L
Life-time improvement: 500%

Reducer blade of forced cooling system used in steel workshop facility. Through 3D printing, it was possible to produce and replace individual rotor blades instead of purchasing an entire new rotor assembly.

Size (mm): 57 x 45 x 119
Material: 316L
Cost reduction: 90%

Injector shells with fitted cooling nozzles used in continous casting facility. Using 3D printing, small production orders could be produced at a reduced unit-cost and lead-time.

Size (mm): 50 x 50 x 85
Material: 316L
Lead-time reduction: 80%

Cable drum brake disc used in blast furnance facility. Using 3D printing, the obsolete part could be produced in MS1 tool steel without the use of costly machining or casting processes.

Size (mm): 109 x 109 x 28
Material: MS1
Obsolete Part Production

Casing of periscope camera, used to inspect the walking beam furnace of a hot rolling mill. The original part was redesigned to include internal cooling channels that resulted in improved reliability of the camera system.

Size (mm): 159 x 159 x 98
Material: 316L
Life-time improvement: 400%

Heat exchanger of laser sensor located in a steelworks hot rolling mill. Using 3D printing, a more complex design enables greater heat transfer performance.

Size (mm): 65 x 100 x 20
Material: 316L

Closed impeller of ammonia water recovery pump in coke plant facility. The original cast part was reproduced using 3D printing at a reduced cost and lead-time.

Size (mm): 252 x 252 x 115
Material: 316L
Lead-time reduction: 80%

Volute pump casing of a zinc pump located in a steelworks galvanising line. 3D printing in 316L enabled greater chemical resistance and reduced manufacturing lead-time.

Size (mm): 276 x 144 x 320
Material: 316L
Lead-time reduction: 67%

Tubular manifold used to transfer pressurised gas in a blast furnace facility. Through 3D printing the part reliability was improved by eliminating the need for welded joints.

Size (mm):176 x 120 x 225
Material: 316L
Life-time improvement: 300%

Clamp used to secure a measurement sensor in the hot rolling facility of a steel mill. The bespoke part was designed and produced within a week.

Size (mm):60 x 60 x 50
Material: 316L

Cooling fan of an electric motor located in a steelworks wire rod mill. 3D printing in 316L enabled greater durability and reduced manufacturing lead-time.

Size (mm): 182 x 182 x 35
Material: 316L
Lead-time reduction: 50%

Geared Coupling Hub Pinion gear of a pump located in a Coke Plant. By printing in MS1 the durability of the part was improved thereby also improving the reliability of the system.

Size (mm): 45 x 45 x 33
Material: MS1
Life-time improvement: 200%

The original part required replacement due to corrosion however it was not possible to purchase the cover on its own. Using 3D printing, the part was produced without the need of purchasing additional components.

Size (mm): 358 x 358 x 211
Material: 316L
Cost Reduction: 76%

Lightweight bearing housing with integrated cooling channels to increase the lifetime of the bearing, reduce maintenance interventions and spend reduction by 40%.

Size (mm): 240 x 56 x 130
Material: 316L
Life-time improvement: 60%