Our Vendor Partners

Snowbird Technologies

OUR VENDOR PARTNERS ARE EXPERTS IN 3D PRINTING, ROBOTICS AND CONTROLS, AND ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

Meltio logo

Meltio’s state-of-the-art wire-laser metal 3D printing technology is laser metal deposition via directed energy deposition (DED). DED functions by precisely stacking weld beads on top of one another, in wire form, when introduced into the laser generated melt pool.

Meltio offers the ideal platform for large, complex 3D printing, repair, and cladding capabilities. Meltio enables the shift from niche to industrial applications for metal 3D printing.

Meltio’s technology comes packaged in a compact 1.2kW deposition head, host of multiple lasers and capable of processing multiple materials. The bulk of the process is built around metal wire, the safest, cleanest, and easiest to work with metal feedstock.

Meltio allows for parts to be 3D printed in stainless steels, mild steels, nickel alloys, and titanium alloys. Meltio’s compact heat affected zone process results in exceptional mechanics, decreased thermal stress and near isotropic properties, exceeding casting and forging material properties.

Meltio allows for dual wire 3D printing via an automatic process. This enables low cost sacrificial material for supports or non-critical build areas. Dual wire can increase part performance by cladding with higher performance materials or adding new functionality to parts.

FANUC logo

SAMM Tech utilizes FANUC controls, CNC milling and machining, and robotics — all critical parts of the hybrid manufacturing process.


Standard SAMM Tech models feature a 3-axis, 8.5 kW spindle with the following characteristics:
• Spindle vibration displacement tolerance under
0.0005” at max speed
• Resolution and repeatability at 0.0005” per foot
• Max cutting speed at 9.1m/min on aluminum
• Rapid movement speeds at 22m/min
• 8,000 RPM
• Automatic 8 or 10-tool magazine changer


Optional FANUC add-ons or upgrades include a 5-axis spindle and robotic arm.


As an authorized CNC system integrator for FANUC,
SAMM Tech is backed by FANUC resources and our associates attend training courses and conferences to receive the latest technical support from FANUC’s specialized application support teams.

Creaform logo

Creaform is the selected 3D scanning partner for SAMM Tech platforms. Fast, accurate, and versatile, the MetraSCAN 3D™ optical CMM scanner is designed for manufacturing professionals who want to deliver approved quality parts quickly and efficiently.

Insensitive to vibrations, part movement, and environmental instability, the MetraSCAN 3D significantly increases the efficiency, reliability, and versatility of measurement processes. Engineered to perform metrology-grade measurements and 3D surface inspections on a large variety of parts regardless of size, material, finish, or complexity.

Polyworks Software Solutions by Innovmetrics is the industrial metrology software solution for the MetraSCAN 3D system that enables the acquisition and tools and parts, assists in assembly building through measurements in real-time, and oversees the quality of assembled products. Polyworks is also the reverse-engineering software for point cloud processing as well as polygonal, surface and solid modeling.

VXinspect is the dimensional inspection software module for intuitive and integrated inspection of 3D parts. VXinspect enables quality control and quality assurance and allows users to generate reports based on meticulous engineering requirements.

Cold Spray and Directed Energy Deposition (DED) 3D printing based on your print head selection and application specifications.

PRINTING AND CUTTING CAPABILITIES

  • Max cutting speed 9.1m/min on aluminum
  • Rapid movement speeds at 30m/min
  • Metal DED printing at 11 kg/hr metal deposition rate of steel
  • Spindle vibration displacement tolerance under 0.0001” at max speed resolution and repeatability 0.0007”

*Data based on utilization of Meltio and FANUC systems

Model: SAMM-MM010S

Built inside of a 10-ft. shipping container, this model offers a 4-ft. x 4-ft. x 4-ft. prin surface and the ability to produce parts up to 64 cubic feet in size.

Featuring hybrid metal manufacturing capabilities, MM010S boasts the Meltio DED print head with dual wire and hot wire and the FANUC control system, software, and milling head to post-process parts during the production cycle

  • 4-ft. x 4-ft. x 4-ft. print area (64 cubic feet)
  • Can print and mill parts in stainless steel, mild steel, carbon steel, titanium, and Inconel
  • Patented gantry system (single)
  • 8-tool magazine changer
  • Automatic magazine changer
  • Meltio DED with dual wire feeders and hot wire upgrade
  • 30 SCFM output air compressor
  • Cold air coolant gun for milling tool cooling
  • FANUC control system and software
  • Standard water-cooled spindle with stand alone water chiller
  • 3-axis spindle

Model: SAMM-MM020S

Built inside of a 20-ft. shipping container, this model offers the largest print surface and the ability to produce parts up to 250 cubic feet in size.

Featuring hybrid metal manufacturing capabilities, MM020S boasts the Meltio DED print head with dual wire and hot wire and the FANUC control system, software, and milling head to post-process parts during the production cycle.

  • 5-ft. x 10-ft. x 4-ft. print area (200 cubic feet)
  • Can print and mill parts in stainless steel, mild steel, carbon steel, titanium, and Inconel
  • Manually adjustable print bed (dual)
  • 10-tool magazine
  • Automatic magazine changer
  • Meltio DED with dual wire and hot wire
  • Meltio software
  • Air compressor
  • Cold gun for milling
  • FANUC control system and software
  • Standard water-cooling spindle with chiller
  • 3-axis spindle
  • Renishaw probes
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