Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: KAMAZ – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
The KAMAZ PJSC foundry's steel casting production facility has acquired a 3D printer, enabling the production of more high-precision rods used in casting production.
The new equipment has been installed in the 3D-printed rod production area. A new room with a specific microclimate has been specially prepared for it: it maintains a temperature of 18 to 26°C and humidity no higher than 40%.
"A casting core is designed to form a hole, an internal cavity, or a complex contour in a casting. A 3D printer allows us to produce high-precision cores: the equipment achieves an accuracy of approximately 300 micrometers. Secondly, it has a fairly high productivity. Previously, cores were made by hand, producing about 10 cores per shift. With a printer, we can produce 80-100 units. A third advantage is that the printer can print cores of complex configurations that cannot be produced by other methods," explained Rafil Nurullin, Head of the Steel Casting Production Technology Department.
The printer currently prints approximately 100 different rods, primarily used in the production of castings for KAMAZ K5-generation vehicles. If necessary, adjustments are made to the 3D model in the program, including design changes, and the technology is refined. The updated rod can be delivered the next day.
The foundry uses rods in its non-ferrous and steel casting production. When needed, the facility also manufactures rods for cast iron production.
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