Additive Manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D Printing, is a revolutionary manufacturing method for producing parts with complex geometries, low-volume manufacturing runs and prototypes.
3D printers are used in dentistry and prosthodontics to improve the design and creation of dental restorations, especially dental prostheses. Hospital-based 3D printing is also gaining popularity with many institutions are adding this specialty within various departments. Several devices manufacturers have also begin using 3D printing for patient-matched surgical guides (polymers). The use of additive manufacturing for serialized production of orthopedic implants (metals).
The 3D printers used in additive manufacturing usually require cleaning after the process is completed. Control of fugitive dust emissions and housekeeping near the 3D printing equipment must also be considered. Tiger-Vac manufactures a complete line of vacuum systems for additive manufacturing and 3D Printing. Our vacuum systems are available in electric or pneumatic (air-operated) versions. We offer several equipment protection levels such as Dust Ignition Protected as well as Explosion Proof / Dust Ignition Proof Hazloc vacuum systems for the recovery of combustible dust.