TITOMIC TKF 1000 – CUSTOM – a complete custom-built cold spray additive manufacturing solution, built to your specification – Faster, simpler, and on-demand.
With the TITOMIC TKF 1000 modular additive manufacturing system, you can put the power back in your hands, cut costs, and simplify your supply chain.
From prototyping to R&D, small-run production and on-demand manufacturing, the in-house system brings the limitless possibilities of cold spray technology to your factory floor.
Features Include:
- Automated robotic production
- Fuse dissimilar metals to create custom solutions
- Additive manufacturing without distortion or oxidation
- Combine multiple materials in parts
- Multiple powder feeders allow rapid manufacturing with dissimilar metals
- Industry-leading build rates
- Cost-effective digital manufacturing
- Manufacturing with advanced materials
System features
- Large-scale metal additive manufacturing
Synchronised 6-Axis Robotics, Servo Positioning and TKF Controls
Intuitive touch panel interface
Protective sound-dampening booth
System enclosure
- Designed for easy operation and user experience
- Scratch-proof, polycarbonate viewing panels
- Easy access points for connecting services
- Fully insulated composite panel cell walls
- Automate the Bi-parting loading door with a sealing system
Downdraft extraction area
- Particles and operating gas are extracted via the floor
- Removable non-slip grating panels
- Simple connection to the existing dust collector with signal interfacing
- Ducted powder feed area for reloading and continuous operation
Vacuum System
- Plug and play integrated housekeeping vacuum
- Hi-vacuum to a single collection point
- 5m max anti-static vacuum hose
- 250m3/hr at 15 kPa
Component positioning shuttle
- Counter levered linear bearing mounts
- Component T-slot mounting table
- Precise servo-driven positioning
- Integrated component weight measuring and logging
- Removable stainless steel covers
- Cable chain for carrying component cables
Rotary component positioning unit
- Coordinated movement, speed control and positioning
- 500mm table diameter
- Max. speed 180RPM
Specifications
| Build Envelope | 1 x 1 x 1m |
| Footprint | 6.3 x 4.1 x 3.6m |
| Shuttle Load | 750kg |
Control / Robotics / Industry 4.0
| Controls Platform | Siemens |
| Interfacing | Profinet or flexible |
| Offline Robotic Simulation | Extensive path strategy options |
| Industry 4.0 Platform | Linux NAS server |
| Digital Dashboard | Custom data visualisation |
Process parameter regulations
| Gas flow | +/- 0.5% from set point |
| Chamber Temperature | +/– 3 ̊ C |
| Powder Output | +/– 0.5% |
Operation
| Max Temp. 1100 ̊ | 15 minutes to heat, 10 to cool |
| Max Operating Pressure | 60 Bar |
| Powder Feeder Swap | 60 seconds |
General maintenance
| Nozzle Change | Under 5 minutes |
| Integrated Downdraft Floor Extraction Area | 10.0m2 |
Power feeder system
| Operating Pressure | 725 Psi |
| Feed Ratio | 10g/min – 330g/min (20kg/hr) |
| Powder Volume per Feeder | 3.7 Litres |
- A dual powder feeder allows for the combination of powders and refilling during operation. Optional 4-qty powder feeder system.
- Integrated weight sensing and data logging.
- Internal controls ensure a stable operation process.
Material mechanical properties
| Material | Yield strength | UTS | Elongation |
| Inconel 718 (HT1*) | 977 MPa | 1,145 MPa | 8% |
| Inconel 718 (HT2*) | 680 MPa | 1,080 MPa | 28% |
| SS 304L | 348 MPa | 645 MPa | 32% |
| Invar36 | 371 MPa | 517 MPa | 26% |
| CP Titanium HDH | 702 MPa | 800 MPa | 5.30% |
| 4330 Steel (HT1*) | 1,180 MPa | 1,300 MPa | 8% |
| 4330 Steel (HT2*) | 860 MPa | 950 MPa | 12% |
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