Simaform, a Luxembourg-based manufacturer of complex, high-precision components, has significantly reduced powder sieving time for metal 3D printing by investing in the Russell AMPro® Sieve Station. The automation upgrade has streamlined operations, improved operator safety, and eliminated production delays caused by manual powder handling.
With over 60 years of manufacturing experience and more than 16 years using metal AM, Simaform serves demanding sectors including aerospace, food processing, defense, and tire manufacturing. Its additive production runs primarily on maraging steel powder, with other materials like 316L stainless steel also in use.
Previously, sieving metal powder was a manual process that took days to complete and required constant operator supervision. By integrating the Russell AMPro® Sieve Station with five of its 3D printers, Simaform now uses a vacuum-based system to recover and sieve powder at the press of a button—reducing handling time and minimizing manual contact.
“The advantage of the Russell Finex machine is that everything is kept inside the machine, and there is really no contact during the process,” said Michel Dehez, Managing Director. “The operators of the machine are also very satisfied with the equipment.”
Local support ensures smooth installation and ongoing performance
Simaform praised the hands-on support provided by Russell Finex’s regional team, ensuring fast responses and accessible expertise.
“Having someone based nearby was a big advantage,” Dehez added. “If there’s anything we need, Russell Finex is quick to respond and ready to help.”
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