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Additive Manufacturing driven by Kurtz Ersa

Additive Manufacturing driven by Kurtz Ersa

Additive Manufacturing driven by Kurtz Ersa

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Kurtz Ersa Alpha 140 is an entry-level additive manufacturing machine designed for the economical production of metal components. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises due to its low investment costs and simple operation.

Performance
The Alpha 140 features a fiber-coupled diode laser with 140 W power, capable of processing various metals such as stainless steel, tool steel, nickel-based alloys, and aluminum alloys. It offers a focus diameter of 140 μm, allowing for the production of fine details and thin wall thicknesses. Layer thicknesses range from 30 μm to 90 μm, with adjustable process parameters for optimized production.

Cost Efficiency
The machine is designed to be up to 80% more economical than other laser powder bed fusion machines by eliminating costly and maintenance-prone components. It supports a wide range of metal materials, providing flexibility and a variety of applications.

Consulting and Training
Kurtz Ersa collaborates with several institutions, including the Laser Melting Innovations GmbH and the Aachen Center for Additive Manufacturing, to offer comprehensive consulting and training in additive manufacturing.

Technical Specifications
  • General: Build volume Ø 140 mm x Z 200 mm, Argon shield gas input at 6 bar.
  • Laser and Optic: 140 W fiber-coupled diode laser, 915 nm wavelength, 140 μm focus diameter.
  • Electronics: 230 V 50 Hz, max. 16 A, IP54 protection class.
  • Materials: Supports stainless steels, nickel-based alloys, aluminum alloys, and tool steel alloys with part density up to 99.9%.
  • Dimensions: 1,675 mm x 920 mm x 1,508 mm, weight approximately 500 kg.
  • Software: LMI Slice AM.

Global Reach
The Alpha 140 is distributed worldwide through Kurtz Ersa's network, ensuring fast and direct customer service.
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Catalog excerpts

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Performance A fiber-coupled diode laser with 140 W laser power offers optimal conditions for processing various metal materials such as stainless steel, tool steel, nickel-based alloys or aluminum alloys2. The focus diameter of 140 μm allows the production of finest details and thin wall thicknesses. Layer thicknesses between 30 μm and 90 μm and the freely adjustable process parameters allow a component and material-optimized production process. Low investment costs Simple, economical, flexible – the Alpha 140 is the ideal entry-level product for the additive manufacturing of metal components. It dispenses with costly and maintenanceprone components and, thanks to its newly designed machine design, is up to 80 % more economical than other laser powder bed fusion machines. The wide range of usable metal materials offers high flexibility and a variety of applications. ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING. DRIVEN BY KURTZ ERSA. Consulting and training Through the close cooperation of the Laser Melting Innovations GmbH, the Aachen Center for Additive Manufacturing, the RWTH Aachen, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology and Kurtz Ersa, a broadly based consulting approach as well as training in all areas of additive manufacturing is ensured. Kurtz GmbH Industrial Area Wiebelbach Frankenstr. 2 97892 Kreuzwertheim Phone: +49 9342 807-0 Fax: +49 9342 807-404 [email protected] www.kurtzersa.com GLOBAL. AHEAD. SUSTAINABL

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Technical specifications1: General build value shield gas input (Argon) KURTZ ERSA ALPHA 140 The ideal introduction to 3D printing The Alpha 140 combines innovative additive manufacturing technology with particularly simple operation at low system costs. The Alpha 140 offers an optimal solution for the toolfree production of metal parts, especially for small and medium-sized companies. shield gas consumption (Argon) layer height Laser and Optic laser fibre coupled diode laser 140 W / aircooled focus diameter Electronics electrical input environment temperature 15 – 35 °C air humidity „The Alpha...

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