Aurora Labs has put its AL250 metal 3D printer into operation. The Australian 3D printing specialist is now offering AM services in Perth with the machine.
The AL250 is aimed at industrial applications and is designed to process highly specialized materials such as Inconel 625, a superalloy material widely used in the aerospace and oil and gas industries in particular due to its excellent thermal, corrosion and fatigue resistant properties.
In initial tests with Inconel 625, the printer achieved a material hardness of 315 HV10 and a density of 8.4 g/cm³, which served as a basis for the Aurora Labs team to develop further printing parameters. The developers plan to use the AL250 for the production of full-size microturbines, thereby expanding the printer’s range of applications.
In addition to production, the AL250 also serves as a demonstration device in Aurora Labs’ printing services facility. This approach allows the company to showcase the capabilities of its technology to potential customers while gaining valuable insight into real-world use cases. This should not only increase customer confidence, but also improve support and customization of the machines to users’ needs.
Remarking on the achievement, CEO, Rebekah Letheby commented: “The AL250 3D printer is a significant advancement for our industrial printing service and machine building capabilities. It will meet the increasing demand for specialised materials as we expand our capabilities and scale up production for the Defence industry, reinforcing our commitment to developing machines tailored for practical industrial printing applications. The AL250 is equipped with multiple commercial features, ensuring a user-friendly and seamless experience. It’s compact, easy to clean build chamber supports a generous 250 x 250 x 300mm 3D print area. This machine excels at printing intricate, mid-sized geometries, making it a valuable addition to our expanding print service.”
Another benefit of the AL250 is that it allows the company to reserve specific powders for specific printers. This reduces the need for powder changes between print jobs and minimizes the risk of contamination. The introduction of the AL250 thus marks an important step in the further development of Aurora Labs’ printing capabilities and underlines the company’s commitment to providing customized solutions for industrial applications.
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