VSHAPER 3D PRINTERS FROM B&R METROlOGY
In modern industry, we know how valuable it can be to have a machine that enables accurate prototyping, design freedom, small-lot production, and rapid tooling.
VSHAPER’s 3D printers have only recently arrived in South Africa but are used widely across Germany, the USA, and Poland. These printers are specifically designed for a variety of industries including foundry, automotive, aerospace, medical and education. As a result of its dedicated printer designs, VSHAPER can meet the varying needs of clients. Among their printers are the 270 series, 500 series, and the 5AX machine.
The VSHAPER 270 series 3D printer is compact and designed to deliver fast, accurate results. VSHAPER’s smallest range is ideal for those looking to print smaller prototypes at an affordable price.
For more complex printing needs, VSHAPER’s 500 series is the best choice. The two-nozzle head of this 3D printer allows you to print two materials in one process – a main and support or two main materials, which opens up a wide range of possibilities when processing complicated models.
The 5AX is one of the most impressive printers from VSHAPER. You can forget about conventional printing methods with the 5-axis kinematics of this printer, equipped with a rotary-tilt work platform. It is possible to transfer the plane representing the basis for subsequent tool paths to another previously printed surface when using indexed 5-axis printing to strengthen the model structure in any direction within one object.
The use of 3D printing technology is well suited to prototyping, particularly when it is intended to present the product to potential investors and manufacturers. In today’s world, 3D printing technology for prototyping is often chosen instead of conventional techniques in order to save on time and cost. VSHAPER solutions guarantee efficient control of printing conditions and filament dynamics, allowing for 3D printing of individual elements of different sizes and complexity, forming a functional mechanism. This printing technology also allows for the creation of complex shapes with a degree of design freedom that is unavailable with traditional manufacturing methods. Thanks to its smooth production implementation, it gives a real alternative to small and middle-lot production and highly adjusted parts. This makes it perfect for prototyping.
In the era of precise 3D printers and a wide range of available materials, Rapid Tooling plays a vital role in dynamically developing companies. In order to shorten lead times and accelerate the test phase in production, companies can implement 3D printing technology in the production of moulds. Thanks to the heated chamber of the VSHAPER 3D 
printer, parts are produced with a smooth finish and minimal shrinkage. This makes it ideal for measuring and inspecting sample moulds, which becomes vital in producing the end product.
VSHAPER’s wide range of filaments is another reason they have become so popular in the manufacturing industry – from universal ASA and ABS to high-quality polyamide filaments, ending with high-temperature PEEK. The choice of using the correct material can have an immense influence on the quality, durability, and finish of a design. Their filaments enable and assure quality results.
When investing in a VSHAPER printer you’ll also have access to Softshaper, their cutting-edge 3D printing slicer software. This software uses the functionalities of CAD/CAM software in the 3D printing model preparation process.
For more information, please contact B&R Metrology – Tel: 011 663 2600
