3D PRINTER METAL LFAM - CARACOL LARGE FORMAT METAL 3D PRINTER

THE NEXT REVOLUTION IN ROBOTIC METAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING NOW AVAILABLE IN AUSTRALIA

Build stronger, build faster with Vipra AM, the advanced manufacturing robotic system that leverages WAAM technology to transform how large-scale metal parts are produced. This industrial metal 3D printer best integrates hardware, software, and automation, providing you with a turnkey solution to maximize flexibility, process control, and performance.

Choose Vipra AM, an adaptive robotic turnkey platform for metal additive manufacturing of large scale, industrial applications.

4 KEY BENEFITS

QUALITY & PERFORMANCE
Produce high-strength parts for advanced industries like aerospace and energy, improving strength-to-weight ratios by up to 30% in load-bearing components.

EFFICIENCY & PRODUCTIVITY
Cut lead times for custom parts from 24 months to 1 month, enabling faster delivery and greater cost-efficiency

SUSTAINABILITY
Reduce material waste by up to 90% for high-value materials like titanium and minimize environmental impact by printing on-demand near the point of use.

FLEXIBILITY
Enable high customization, reduce mold costs, and support on-demand production of complex parts, removing the need for large inventory.

EXTREME QUALITY - VIPRA HQ
Vipra XQ (Extreme Quality) uses PAD (Plasma Arc Deposition) for high-quality, precise, and robust metal 3D printing. This system handles a wide range of metals—from stainless steel to titanium alloys—ideal for large-scale, high-integrity aerospace and energy components like load-bearing brackets, valves, and connectors.

EXTREME PRODUCTIVITY - VIPRA XP
Vipra XP (Extreme Productivity) uses CMT (Cold Metal Transfer) technology for high-efficiency, cost-effective, large-scale metal manufacturing. With high deposition rates in materials like aluminum and nickel, it’s ideal for fast production of complex automotive, marine, and architectural components.

FEATURES

Deposition Heads
Caracol’s WAAM system integrates two specialized deposition heads, each equipped with advanced power sources tailored for distinct production goals:

Extreme Quality – Designed for applications that demand precise detail and strict tolerances, this deposition head operates with a high-energy plasma power source, achieving high-speed metal deposition. By melting feedstock wire layer by layer, it consistently produces superior build quality suited for intricate components.

Extreme Productivity – Engineered for large-scale, high-throughput manufacturing, this head uses Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) technology powered by a low-heat welding source. The system’s synchronized short-circuiting arcs facilitate efficient, distortion-free metal deposition, layer by layer. This setup minimizes thermal impact, optimizing productivity and ensuring robust structural integrity.

Robotics
Caracol equipped Vipra AM with a 9-axis industrial robotic arm and positioner kinematics to enhance flexibility for 3D printing complex geometries, enabling complex building strategies like non-planar slicing, multi-angle welding, and printing on parts with overhangs. The print volume can be expanded by placing the robot on a rail.

Software
Caracol developed Eidos Manufacturing software, leveraging years of experience in LFAM design, slicing, and robotic cinematics. The suite complements Vipra AM, offering full control and flexibility. The Builder simplifies slicing and parameter setting with an intuitive interface. It visualizes the robotic platform in real time, allowing you to choose printing approaches and ensuring accurate tool paths. The Monitoring system ensures quality and repeatability by analyzing sensor data and robot position, creating a real-time digital twin. This system tracks performance, maintains records, and optimizes production for consistent results.

Sensors
Vipra AM features core sensors for real-time monitoring of key parameters, including layer geometry, thermal development, and gas flow. Laser scanning, welding cameras, thermal cameras, and pyrometers ensure precise tracking and consistent results throughout the build process.

Enclosure
The advanced Vipra AM enclosure offers optimal production space with enhanced safety, environmental control, and seamless integration. It features a centralized Machine HMI for controlling functions like fume extraction, lighting, doors, and monitoring. Tailored fume management keeps the air clean, while the surveillance system ensures operator safety and equipment integrity. Additional features, such as shadow-free lighting, an automatic door, and a linear track system for material handling, further enhance safety, ease of operation, and precision.

MATERIALS
Vipra AM works high-performance alloys, tested and qualified to ensure efficient production, superior technical properties, and the minimization of costs and waste.

ER70S | 316L | 17-4pH | 410 NIMO | TI64 (TI-6AL-4V) | 2319 | INCONEL 625 | INVAR 36 | CUAL8NI5