As a result of the partnership between Belotti and CEAD comes BEAD, the hybrid technology that integrates Large Format Additive Manufacturing with the milling process in a single machining center.
BEAD exploits the best of both worlds combining the speed and creative potential of 3D printing with the precision and reliability of a cnc center in a single system.
Through the integration of a CEAD extruder for additive manufacturing (of variable dimensions and capacity) in a Belotti 5-axis CNC machining center, BEAD allows the production of parts that are sufficiently oversized to be finished to the required tolerances with times and raw materials consumption lower than traditional methods.
The application potential of this solution is endless: the first sectors that are targeted are the marine, automotive and aerospace for which moulds, patterns, tools and final parts were produced.
BEAD solution can be possible in different configurations with variable build volumes, extrusion outputs and printing orientations.
BEAD finds application in many industrial sectors, allowing for the production of models and production tools (jigs, moulds, master moulds and autoclave toolings,) through the use of different materials, from commodity to high performance fiber reinforced polymers.
The Belotti BEAD machining center supports the full integration of the Siemens Sinumerik ONE software for both 3D printing and milling processes, ensuring compatibility with the most advanced and complete slicing software available on the market.