3D Additive Manufacturing Finishing
Here we detail how using the Eneska Micromotor, you can achieve high-end 3D Additive Manufacturing Finishing. You can increase your efficiency and achieve high end precision on your parts. Our project with Atherton Bikes, based in Wales, is the perfect example of how a company can improve its time per part and finishing excellence. We detail how simply changing from dremels and air tools to the Eneska Micromotor can improve your whole finishing process.
- 3D Additive Manufacturing finishing tips.
- High-end precision finishing.
- Increased efficiency.
Moleroda and Atherton Bikes
The Atherton Family have biking in their blood. Dan, Gee and Rachel have carved out careers as world leading professional racers and have built a reputation as the best in the world. So it is no wonder they are now using their knowledge and skills to manufacture the best bikes in the world for racing and for all bikers around the world.
It was their need for precision and attention to detail in their engineering that led them to us, here at Moleroda.
Modern manufacturing techniques
Atherton Bikes utilises revolutionary 3D additive manufacturing technologies combined with bespoke carbon fibre tubing to create the ultimate range of bikes. We were able to work with Atherton to help drive their understanding of how to get the best finish on their bikes.
Precision solution
While working with Atherton, it was clear that although their bikes need to withstand serious punishment the finish was of the upmost importance to them. Therefore, it was an obvious choice to recommend the Eneska 600 Micromotor for their 3d Additive Manufacturing Finishing. The control, precision and versatility of the Eneska allows Atherton to work efficiently, effectively and deliver a finish that is world class.
Will May White, Atherton Bikes Manufacturing Engineer, said of the Eneska, “The devil is in the detail. The finish of the parts on our bikes is down to the precision of the Eneska tool. We have tried and tested a lot of tools to ensure that even the smallest details on our bikes are of the finest quality. With no vibrations or noise output, we are able to work more efficiently by increasing safe working times when using the Eneska supplied by Moleroda Finishing Systems“.
Changing and improving – new finishing products and methods
Before Atherton were introduced to the Eneska Micromotor system, they used dremels and air tools with their consumables for their 3d Additive Manufacturing Finishing. This meant they could not achieve the surface speed they required. Especially when working on their 3d printed parts. Now using, the Eneska and a range of consumables , such as pink points, belts and flapwheels, they are able to undertake various finishing jobs extremely effectively. These include; the removal of support structures, removal of coarse coating left behind after printing, grinding, flattening, polishing and stock removal.
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Working together for a productive future
Moleroda are extremely proud to be working alongside Atherton to create such a revolutionary range of bikes. We look forward to the evolution of their bikes and supporting them as they continue to develop bikes loved by racers and by everyday riders around the world.
To check out what amazing projects and plans Atherton Bikes have visit them at www.athertonbikes.com. If you have any projects related to 3d Additive Manufacturing Finishing – give us a call to see how we can help you.
For more online help, tips and advice, check out these resources:
- See more useful tips on the Moleroda Blog.
- You can also find more product information here.
- Visit our How-To video guide.