iDEN160

Printer Overview

The iDEN160 is specifically designed for applications requiring precision and biocompatibility, making it particularly well-suited for dental manufacturing. Using an IPG Fiber Laser, it accurately manages material properties to produce durable and highly customized dental prosthetics. The selective laser melting (SLM) process allows for the creation of complex geometries, enabling the production of crowns, bridges, and other dental components tailored to individual patient needs.

With a layer thickness range of 0.02 to 0.10mm and a scanning speed of up to 10.000mm/sec, the iDEN160 ensures precision and efficiency when working with a variety of dental-grade alloys. Its advanced capabilities significantly reduce production times compared to traditional manufacturing methods, streamlining workflows and optimizing costs for dental labs and clinics.

Technical Advantages

• High Accuracy: Achieves up to 0.05 mm, ensuring precise manufacturing.

• Efficient Optical Scanning: High-speed scanning galvanometer with adjustable beam diameter (0.04~0.15 mm) enhances productivity.

• High-Quality Components: Built with high-quality components such as IPG Laser, Scanlab Galvos, Siemens PLCs, and Omron sensors.

• Open Parameters - Open Materials: More than 200 parameters are available to users, allowing full customization.

• Open Software: Supports GCode editing and custom parameter adjustments for enhanced control.

ANiMA's 5 Core Pillars

At ANiMA, our offerings are guided by five core pillars that define our commitment to excellence:

• Quality Machines: We ensure every machine meets the highest standards of performance and reliability.

• Good Price: Our solutions are competitively priced to provide the best value without compromising quality.

• Great Parts: Each machine is designed to produce exceptional, high-precision parts that meet your needs.

• Open Materials: Flexibility is key, and our machines support a wide range of materials for diverse applications.

• Excellent Support: From installation to ongoing maintenance, we provide comprehensive support to ensure your success.

Building Functional Metal Parts

The printer facilitates the direct production of functional complex geometric parts such as snap-fit or loose joint hinges. It offers a wide range of material options, with metal powder being a commonly chosen medium, available in both single metal or alloy compositions. This capability is particularly advantageous for manufacturing single parts or small batches of functional components.

The versatility of the 3D printer makes it an ideal choice for various applications including industrial production, prototyping, research, and specialized fields like dental and medical industries, where precise and customized parts are essential.

Printing in SLM

SLM is a 3D printing technology that uses metallic powder to instantly print metal objects. During printing, a coating mechanism (the recoater) spreads a layer of metallic powder on the printing plate and a powerful laser beam selectively melts the powder of the current layer. After the fusion is complete, the printing platform is moved down one layer, and the process is repeated until the entire object is fused.

The whole process is carried out in a chamber, with a shielding gas, to prevent the metal from reacting with other gases at high temperatures.

The main advantage of SLM technology is that it offers many new options in the manufacture of metal parts, such as geometric freedom in design, weight reduction, flexibility in prototyping and speed in the production of metal objects in small quantities.