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SAF Technology Increases Efficiency of Robotic Post-Processing Systems


SAF technology streamlined Rivelin Robotic's post-processing systems for greater efficiency

How SAF technology streamlined Rivelin Robotic's post-processing systems for greater efficiency.

About Rivelin Robotics

Based out of Sheffield, England, Rivelin Robotics specializes in metal additive manufacturing (AM) support removal and finishing. Specifically, the Rivelin Netshape® robots simplify, automate, and expedite post-processing in near-net-shape metal manufacturing.

The Challenge: Post-Processing Electrical Connectors with Complex Geometrics

Post-processing can pose a significant challenge as parts often have complex geometries. To overcome this, a variety of tools are required. Although the robot is small in size, the tools have higher than usual electrical demands, both in terms of current and total pin count. Based on these specifications, Rivelin Robotics struggled to find an off-the-shelf solution that could address both needs. Without a working connector, Rivelin’s robots could no longer run.

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Rivelin Robotics

Customer Success

With SAF technology and the H350 industrial 3D printer, Rivelin Robotics was able to print and produce their own solution which helps shape the future of their robots for a better end result.

The Solution: SAF Technology

With the design freedom afforded by powder bedbased polymer processes, Rivelin Robotics landed on the H350™ 3D printer utilizing SAF technology. The second version of the connector, printed with SAF technology, offers a more modular and flexible approach. This connector is an electrical “plug” which enables the tool changer connector to pass data and power to the tool on the other end. The connector was printed with SAF PA12 which creates precise and stiff parts.

Rivelin Robotics plug in use

The Impact: Streamlined Post-Processing

After implementing the connector in all of their robots, the tool changer can now effectively transfer power and data to the connected tool. This streamlines post-processing efforts for metal manufacturing, leading to greater efficiency. Due to the connector’s ease of use and precision, it is on the bill of materials for future sales to be used as a production part. With SAF technology, Rivelin Robotics was able to 3D print their own solution which helps shape the future of their robots and company overall.

Manufacturer saves thousands of dollars using the H350™

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SAF is able to provide interchangeable parts, ensuring that the pins on the two halves of the connector always fit together regardless of where they are printed.

"The ability to rapidly iterate a second version with a slightly deeper groove is what makes additive manufacturing hugely valuable over injection molded or machined parts."

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