【3D Printing Applications】BCN Transformation Production Line: Delivery Time Halved, Costs Reduced by 260,000 NTD!
The technical team "UPC CIM" from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia uses 3D printers with Independent Dual Extruders (IDEX) to help many small and medium-sized enterprises and startups produce various industrial parts. From the automotive industry, pharmaceutical equipment, and railway ventilation parts, to prototyping, industrial parts, auxiliary tools, and complete production lines, they successfully reduce manufacturing costs and delivery times while maintaining functionality and quality. Here are three immediate benefits of 3D printing industrial parts:
The CIM UPC manufacturing plant has a very large production volume. For 3D printing technology, the team specifically chose BCN3D 3D printers, which feature the unique IDEX (Independent Dual Extruders) technology. With two completely separate and independently moving extruder systems, the nozzles do not interfere with each other's paths during operation, allowing for small-batch production to be completed within an average of two days!
．Ventilation Grill
Common "ventilation grills" are typically produced through injection molding, which requires designing a basic model first, then using molds and injection equipment for mass production, taking at least a year. The CIM UPC team first used 3D scanning for the parts, then utilized 50 BCN3D printers working at full capacity. Thanks to the IDEX (Independent Dual Extruders) technology, printing was primarily carried out in "Duplication" mode, successfully completing all object production within half a year, effectively halving the delivery time! 
When using IDEX technology for 3D printing, you can choose between "Duplication" and "Mirror" modes. Both nozzles operate simultaneously, achieving double efficiency and productivity in the same amount of time!
．Automotive Intake Manifold
The CIM UPC team designs automotive part samples using 3D printing technology. The intake manifold has complex internal details, and to ensure precision and quality, the 3D printer and material stability are crucial. By using BCN3D printers with the BCN3D Smart Cabinet, which can control the humidity of eight rolls of 3D printing filament simultaneously, and an uninterrupted power supply system to prevent any power outages during operation, 3D printing can proceed smoothly even without constant human supervision.
The BCN3D Smart Cabinet ensures that each roll of 3D printing filament is kept in optimal condition, streamlining the 3D printing workflow. Users can easily control the operation status and obtain high-quality 3D printed products.
．Pharmaceutical Watertight Tank Parts
For a project requiring 15 sample models for large-scale pharmaceutical production equipment, CIM UPC evaluated various manufacturing technologies and conducted a cost analysis. They ultimately chose to use Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology combined with PP (polypropylene), a commonly used industrial material. This decision resulted in cost savings of nearly 260,000 NTD, making it the most economical and efficient choice for the enterprise!
Through 3D printing technology, the CIM UPC team has successfully helped various companies transform their production lines by optimizing time costs, material technology, and mechanical performance. Their goal is to promote 3D printing technology to more industries, improving global industrial operations and comprehensively upgrading enterprise efficiency. Did you enjoy this sharing? We offer more than just 3D printing. Contact us now to learn more about the BCN3D series 3D printers.
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