BOFA extends 3D print filtration capacity

The company will be showcasing the technology at the Formnext 2021 exhibition in Frankfurt between 16th and 19th of November, where representatives from BOFA will be available on stand 12.0-E22.

The enhanced 3D PrintPRO 4 is an industrial machine that is suitable for larger manufacturing processes including fused filament fabrication, stereolithography, digital light processing and material jetting.

The upgraded unit has advanced multi-stage gas filtration, with a deeper carbon bed to capture a greater volume of potentially harmful fume, thereby extending filter life and ensuring safe, odourless printing for longer. This is complemented by a larger HEPA filter, enabling multiple 3D printers to be hooked up to a single BOFA unit, optimising investment in filtration technology to help keep workplaces free from airborne contaminants and equipment clear of particulate residue.

Airflow rates of 175 cu ft/min in the upgraded technology are double that of the original 3D PrintPRO 4, enabling the unit to cater for a greater range of industrial 3D printers, including large format printers.

Operating pressures in the new 3D PrintPRO 4 have been tripled to 96mBar, allowing the unit to overcome greater system resistance, ensuring effective performance in complex installations and multiple printer architectures. The redesigned 3D PrintPRO 4 has been tested to UKCA and CE as well as UL and cUL standards.

Haydn Knight, sales and marketing director at BOFA, said: “The 3D printing market is evolving at a rapid pace and the enhancements to our 3D PrintPRO range match the industry trend towards faster printing capability and larger build chambers.

“Our filtration system options for this market are improving all the time, underlining our leading position in meeting the needs of companies investing in the benefits of industrial additive manufacturing processes.”