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Additive and Subtractive manufacturing. The all-in-one gantry solution
  •  Belotti BEAD hybrid machine for additive and subtractive manufacturing
  •  BEAD hybrid technology for 3D printing and cnc milling
  •  LSAM with Belotti BEAD machines

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.

3D Printing

Lavorazione Stampa 3D BEAD Belotti ENG

CNC Milling

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Models, applications and integrations

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. In addition, the system offers a high level of customization of the machining center for printing and milling operations, making the extrusion system also available as a retrofit on existing Belotti machines, thus expanding the possibilities of use.

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Top Features

  • Integration of additive and milling processes in a single, hybrid machining center.

  • 5-axis printing of complex geometries. The 45-degree orientation of the extruder enables to print also fully closed shapes without supports for undercuts, reducing printing time and improving interlayer adhesion, and to mediate mechanical and thermal properties of the material at needs.

  • Extrusion output from 12 kg/h to 80 kg/h to satisfy the different industry needs and their relative build volumes.

  • Maximum extrusion temperature up to 400°C to print high performance materials.

  • Electrospindle from 15 to 42 kW.

  • Milling accuracy up to 0.01 mm/m (linear) and +/- 12 arcsec (rotational).

  • Milling toolchange positions from 8 to 60.

    Sectors

    • Aerospace
    • Automotive
    • Design and furniture
    • Marine
    • Checking fixtures
    • Thermoformed

    Materials

    The 3D printing process uses composite pellets made of a thermoplastic polymer matrix and different types of fibers as reinforcement, from glass to carbon and natural fibers.
    Polymers range from commodity (PP, PETG…) to high performance materials (PESU, PEEK…). Differently from thermosettings, thermoplastics could be recyclable and re-used, making the process even more sustainable and less environmentally impacting.

    MaterialOperating temperature
    PETG 30% glass fiber75°C
    ABS 20% carbon fiber90°C
    PC 20% carbon fiber – glass fiber130°C
    PEI 20% carbon fiber200°C
    PEEK 30% carbon fiber>300 °C
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    Benefits

    • Manual labour elimination for a more automated process: from a CAD geometry to the mould production without the making of a model.

    • Lower investment and space optimization with respect to the single technologies.

    • Shorter lead times and reduced production costs: with 3D printing it will be possible to carry out complex and optimized geometries with the highest accuracy.

    • More efficient production as a result of less used and wasted material.

    • Greater sustainability thanks to the use of reusable and recyclable materials.

      Less manual
      labour
      Shorter lead
      times
      Lower investment
      Less waste
      material

      Accessories

      Extruder E25 - 12 kg/h

      Due to its light weight and high output, the E25 extruder offers a cost-effective and reliable turnkey system that can be integrated onto a Belotti CNC machine.

      Extruder S25 - 25 kg/h

      The S25 extruder has the same screw diameter as the E25 model, but offers more material output for higher production demands or larger parts.

      Extruder E50 – 84 kg/h

      The E50 extruder offers the maximum output that combined with large nozzle sizes, enable large bead manufacturing and production or large parts.

      Base unit

      The base unit controls temperature, extrusion speed, automatic material transport, ensuring safe operations.

      Dryer

      The pellet dryer is required when processing various thermoplastic materials.
      Optional: automated hopper loader.

      Video Gallery

      Belotti BEAD machine integration into ADAXIS AdaOne software for mould workflow
      SIEMENS NX for 3D printing of autoclave tooling
      SIEMENS NX for 3D printing of autoclave tooling
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      Belotti BEAD: aerospace mould production
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      Discover BEAD, the hybrid machine for additive and subtractive manufacturing.
      Video BEAD
      An in-depth video disclosing BEAD technical features, advantages and applications.
      Video BEAD
      An Experience Driven Technology: BEAD presentation at Formnext 2022.
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