Farsoon has unveiled the HT601P-2 large-format polymer laser sintering system at Formnext.
Designed for the production floor, the HT601P-2 has been built on the success of Farsoon's Flight HT601P-4 platform. It is said to boast advanced process control and an increased level of automation, while also taking advantage of existing powdered materials available for CO2 based SLS systems.
According to a Farsoon press release, the HT601P-2 features a 600×600×600mm cubic build volume, two 100W CO2 lasers, and digital galvo scanners for consistent laser spot size and energy density. It can achieve outputs of up to 12 kg of final parts per day at a 12% nesting density from a full build and a top-loading and bottom-feeding system that ensures dense, homogeneous powder layering through controlled, pressure-stabilised recoating. Additionally, a multi-zone thermal control system maintains ±3°C chamber uniformity, with optional IR camera integration for real-time process documentation and quality validation.
To reduce downtime, Farsoon has also equipped the HT601P-2 with an interchangeable build cartridge for continuous production, while a cartridge heating capability works to reduce build cartridge costs. The machine's chamber can reach temperatures of up to 220°C, enabling the printing of materials such as PA6, PBT, PA11, PA12, and TPU. Farsoon is targeting the aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods markets with the new system.
In the last week, Farsoon has also confirmed the sale of an FS811M-U metal additive manufacturing system to Saturne Technology, the installation of a Flight HT601P-4 system at Neue Materialien Bayreuth GmbH's Bayreuth facility, and work with Brose is ongoing to develop a metal 3D printer tailored to the high demands of the automotive industry.
