The United Grinding Group enters the world of Additive Manufacturing with the new IMPACT 4530 3D metal printer. The new metal printer from IRPD produces high-quality metal workpieces on a modular and scalable basis, for the classic job shop, the aviation industry, automotive engineering industry, the energy sector, medical technology, tool production and automation. Thanks to C.O.R.E., the UNITED GRINDING Group’s hardware and software architecture, and Industry 5.0 standard, customers using this machine are optimally prepared for the challenges of the future. “Additive manufacturing is a transformative technology and it will play an increasingly important role for any industry. As an AM machine tool for industrial use, the IMPACT 4530 is therefore pioneering”, says Stephan Nell, CEO of the United Grinding Group. The ma-chine produces metal components by selectively melting metal powder using the LPBF process (Laser Powder Bed Fusion). For this purpose, it is equipped with industrial fiber lasers (two or four, depending on the configuration) each providing 1000 watts of laser power. The micro welding process takes place in the tempered machine core, which delivers uncompromising quality, production stability and reproducibility of components. The heart is the vacuum-capable process chamber, a robust cast component with the highest rigidity, which is hermetically sealed off by the exchangeable build and powder storage containers.
