The application of additive manufacturing (3D printing) in the foundry field usually involves sand foundry, and the AKW foundry sand mixer is one of the indispensable equipment in the sand foundry process. The main function of the foundry sand mixer is to uniformly mix foundry sand, binders and other additives to prepare molding sand suitable for modeling. In the scenario where additive manufacturing is combined with traditional foundry, the performance of the foundry sand mixer directly affects the quality of the molding sand and the accuracy of the foundry.

Here is some key information about additive manufacturing foundry sand mixers:

The role of foundry sand mixer in additive manufacturing foundry

1. Molding sand preparation:

The foundry sand mixer uniformly mixes quartz sand, binders (such as resin, water glass, etc.) and additives to prepare molding sand suitable for 3D printing.

- The quality of the molding sand directly affects the strength, air permeability and surface finish of the 3D printed sand mold.

2. Combined with 3D printing:

In sand mold 3D printing, the foundry sand mixer provides high-quality molding sand materials for the printing equipment.

The degree of automation and mixing accuracy of the foundry sand mixer are crucial to the efficiency and quality of 3D printing.

3. Improve foundry efficiency:

The fast mixing ability of the foundry sand mixer can shorten the sand preparation time, thereby improving the efficiency of the entire foundry process.

Key technologies of additive manufacturing foundry sand mixer

1. Mixing uniformity:

- The foundry sand mixer needs to ensure the uniform mixing of the sand, binder and additives to avoid uneven sand mold strength or defects.

2. Automatic control:

Modern foundry sand mixers are usually equipped with automatic control systems that can accurately control the mixing time, speed and material ratio.

3. Environmental protection and energy saving:

The foundry sand mixer needs to have the characteristics of low energy consumption and low dust emission to meet environmental protection requirements.

4. Compatibility:

The foundry sand mixer needs to be seamlessly connected with the 3D printing equipment to ensure the continuous supply and stability of the molding sand.

AKW (China): Focusing on foundry sand mixing equipment, the products are known for their high precision and reliability, providing advanced foundry sand mixers and foundry solutions.

Selection suggestions for foundry sand mixers

1. Choose according to the foundry process:

-Different processes such as resin sand, water glass sand, clay sand, etc. require different types of foundry sand mixers.

2. Consider the production scale:

-Small foundries can choose manual or semi-automatic foundry sand mixers, while large foundries require fully automatic and efficient equipment.

3. Pay attention to equipment performance:

-Mixing uniformity, energy consumption, dust control, etc. are indicators that need to be focused on when selecting.

4. Compatibility with 3D printing equipment:

-If used for additive manufacturing foundry, it is necessary to ensure seamless connection between the foundry sand mixer and the 3D printing equipment.

If you have specific needs or application scenarios, you can further discuss how to choose the appropriate foundry sand mixer equipment!