Cincinnati Inc. Introduces Ultem PEI3D Printing on SAAM HT

Cincinnati Inc. (CI), a U.S.-based, build-to-order machine tool manufacturer, will launch a new high temperature version of its SAAM (Small Area Additive Manufacturing) 3D printer series. 

Constructed from an all-metal enclosure and frame, the SAAM HT 3D printer has a nozzle that can sustain temperatures up to 450° C (842° F) and a bed temperature up to 260° C (500° F). This allows the system to process materials such as ULTEM for the aerospace industry; PEEK, for use in medical applications; and polycarbonate for applications requiring high-impact strength and heat resistance. SAAM HT is made for the manufacture of any tooling involved in high temperature operations such as parts that need to go into an autoclave for sterilization.The system can also be used for small-batch production (from tens to hundreds of parts per run) courtesy of its automatic-ejection mechanism.

“All materials compatible with SAAM can be used on the HT version,” says Chris Haid, general manager of the NVBOTS Business Unit at CI. “This level of versatility makes it a valuable asset in any manufacturing setting. We are enabling manufacturers and engineers to create the custom parts they need for their most demanding applications.”

Like the original version, the SAAM HT uses fused filament fabrication (FFF) technology to 3D print parts directly from a CAD design using CI’s purpose-built 3D printing software and certified materials.

Continuous automated operation with SAAM HT enables high-capacity 3D printing of functional parts without the need for a dedicated operator. Parts are 3D printed and then ejected into a storage chamber, readying SAAM HT to begin producing the next part automatically. 

Cincinnati Incorporated, headquartered in Harrison, OH, provides manufacturers with laser cutting and automation systems, plasma cutting systems, press brakes, shears and conveyor systems, powder metal presses and large and small scale additive manufacturing solutions. The company was founded in the late 19th century.

Sources: Press materials received from the company.