Cherry Valley, ILLINOIS (May 27, 2021) – Based on a foundation of trust and service excellence, an international leader in Metal Injection Molding again chose Ipsen to supply furnaces capable of both debinding and sintering for their growing fleet.
The partnership with Ipsen has resulted in a total of 18 TITAN® DS6 2 bar vacuum furnaces purchased over the last ten years. Engineers on both teams collaborated on process and furnace design, working to perfect product functionality.
“When this relationship started a decade ago, I did not anticipate how much we would learn from each other,” said Ipsen Group CEO Geoffrey Somary. “After all these years we still enjoy a collaborative exchange of ideas, which supports this customer’s drive to deliver excellence across hundreds of part variations.”
While most MIM parts producers rely on costly lab-sized furnaces for post-processing, this manufacturer requires a “work horse” that can handle large volume and demanding applications. Ipsen’s rugged furnaces are distinguished by an impressive work zone volume of 36 x 36 x 48 in (915 x 915 x 1,220 mm), a load capacity of 3,000 lb (1,360 kg) and a right-sized filtration system – equipment certainly made for full-scale continuous production. Even at such a large size, Ipsen’s TITAN® furnace fits into a single shipping container, enticing buyers from around the globe with low transport costs.
Ipsen has a long history working with customers in additive manufacturing. As AM and the related MIM segment become more common and diverse, industries realize the potential cost savings, resulting in more AM and MIM parts being designed into their products. Ipsen remains committed to supporting customers’ post-processing needs with innovative equipment and expert solutions. With numerous worldwide locations, Ipsen also offers local support for the life of the furnace in more than 40 countries.