A high efficiency forming device for metal additive manufacturing
By introducing a combination structure of bolted columns and moving blocks into the metal additive manufacturing device, multi-angle adjustment and fastening of the clamping plate are realized, solving the problem of clamping workpieces of different shapes and improving the flexibility and versatility of the fixture.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SUZHOU BOCHUANG YIXIN ZHIZAO TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2026-07-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-04
AI Technical Summary
Existing metal additive manufacturing equipment cannot adapt to workpieces of different shapes when clamping workpieces, which limits the flexibility of the fixture.
A high-efficiency forming device was designed, comprising a wire feeder, a robotic arm, a welding torch, a motor housing, and a turntable. Through a combination structure of bolt columns and moving blocks, the clamping plate can be adjusted and fastened at multiple angles, adapting to the clamping of workpieces of different shapes.
It improves the flexibility and versatility of the fixture, enabling it to adapt to the clamping needs of workpieces of different shapes and enhancing the adaptability of the device.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of high-efficiency forming device for metal additive manufacturing, specifically relating to a high-efficiency forming device for metal additive manufacturing. Background Technology
[0002] High-efficiency forming apparatuses for metal additive manufacturing typically combine multiple advanced technologies to achieve rapid, precise, and high-quality metal part production. At the heart of these apparatuses lies the energy source: a precisely controlled high-power laser or electron beam melts metal powder or wire. A sophisticated powder delivery system ensures a uniform and controllable material supply, preventing material waste and defects. A closed-loop control system monitors and adjusts the energy source output, powder delivery rate, and temperature during forming in real time to maintain process stability. Furthermore, an optimized gas protection system effectively prevents metal oxidation and improves the material's mechanical properties. Considering production efficiency, some high-end equipment is equipped with multi-beam or multi-nozzle systems to achieve parallel manufacturing and significantly shorten production cycles. Finally, software algorithms play a crucial role in optimizing scanning paths, support structure design, and parameter adjustments, further improving forming efficiency and part quality. The synergistic effect of these technologies enables emerging metal additive manufacturing equipment to handle complex geometries and meet the growing demand for high-performance metal parts.
[0003] High-efficiency forming equipment used in metal additive manufacturing cannot clamp workpieces of different shapes, which limits the flexibility of the fixture. Therefore, the market needs a new device to solve the current problem. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a high-efficiency forming device for metal additive manufacturing, in order to solve the problem that the high-efficiency forming device for metal additive manufacturing mentioned in the background art cannot clamp workpieces of different shapes when using it, which limits the flexibility of the fixture. Therefore, the market needs a new device to solve the current problem.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a high-efficiency forming device for metal additive manufacturing, comprising a table, a wire feeder mounted on the upper right side of the table, a robotic arm mounted on the upper end of the wire feeder, a welding torch mounted on the other end of the robotic arm, a motor housing mounted on the upper middle of the table, a turntable mounted on the upper end of the motor housing, a threaded hole provided on the outer end face of the turntable, a bolt post fitted onto the inner side of the threaded hole, and the bolt post being fixed to the outer end face. When the handle is rotated, a nut is fitted onto the outer wall of the bolt post. A movable block is installed at the other end of the bolt post. The bolt post is connected to the movable block via a rotating shaft B fixed at the other end. Multiple sliding grooves are provided at the upper end of the turntable, and the movable block is fitted into the inner part of the sliding grooves. A rotatable circular plate is installed on the inner side of the movable block. The circular plate is installed with the movable block via a rotating shaft A fixed at the middle of the upper and lower ends. Multiple through holes are distributed at the upper end of the circular plate, and a clamping plate is fixed at the front end of the circular plate.
[0006] Preferably, a wire feeding hose is provided at the front end of the wire feeder, and the other end of the wire feeding hose is connected to the welding torch.
[0007] Preferably, a wire spool and a wire feeding roller are provided inside the wire feeder, and a motor is connected to the rear end of the wire feeder.
[0008] Preferably, the robotic arm is mounted at the upper end of the wire feeder, and the welding torch can be rotated at multiple angles via the robotic arm.
[0009] Preferably, the handle control bolt is rotated at a position inside the threaded hole.
[0010] Preferably, the bolt column rotates with the moving block via a rotating shaft B, and the rotation of the bolt column drives the moving block to move.
[0011] Preferably, the moving block moves at the inner side of the groove, and the moving block drives the circular plate to move.
[0012] Preferably, the circular plate can rotate around the pivot A at the inner position of the moving block.
[0013] Preferably, an insertion post is inserted into the upper part of the movable block, and the insertion post passes through the movable block and can enter the interior position of the circular hole.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a high-efficiency forming device for metal additive manufacturing, which has the following beneficial effects: 1. This device rotates the circular plate according to the shape of the workpiece to be clamped. The circular plate rotates around the rotating shaft A at the inner position of the moving block, so that the clamping plate faces the contact surface of the workpiece. After adjustment, the insertion pin passes through the moving block and enters the inner position of the circular hole of the circular plate, so that the circular plate is kept at the angle. Rotating the bolt pin causes the moving block to move, so that the clamping plate is tightly attached to the surface of the workpiece. In this way, it can adapt to the clamping of workpieces of different shapes, thereby increasing the flexibility and versatility of the fixture.
[0015] 2. The device has a handle fixed at the front end of the bolt column. The handle controls the rotation of the bolt column without the need for tools. The bolt column is connected to the moving block through the rotating shaft B. This allows the moving block to move when the bolt column rotates inside the threaded hole. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a high-efficiency forming device for metal additive manufacturing according to the present invention.
[0017] Figure 2 This is a partially enlarged structural schematic diagram of a high-efficiency forming device for metal additive manufacturing according to the present invention.
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a circular plate structure for a high-efficiency forming device used in metal additive manufacturing according to this utility model.
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the moving block structure of a high-efficiency forming device for metal additive manufacturing according to this utility model.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Table body; 2. Motor housing; 3. Turntable; 4. Wire feeding hose; 5. Welding torch; 6. Robot arm; 7. Wire feeder; 8. Clamping plate; 9. Moving block; 10. Through hole; 11. Circular plate; 12. Handle; 13. Nut; 14. Slide groove; 15. Shaft A; 16. Threaded hole; 17. Shaft B; 18. Insert post; 19. Bolt post. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. The utility model provides, for example Figure 1-4 The diagram illustrates a high-efficiency forming apparatus for metal additive manufacturing, comprising a table 1. A wire feeder 7 is mounted on the upper right side of the table 1. A robotic arm 6 is mounted above the wire feeder 7. A welding torch 5 is mounted at the other end of the robotic arm 6. A motor housing 2 is mounted at the middle of the upper part of the table 1. A turntable 3 is mounted above the motor housing 2. A threaded hole 16 is provided on the outer end face of the turntable 3. A bolt post 19 is fitted inside the threaded hole 16. The bolt post 19 is rotated by a handle 12 fixed to the outer end face. A nut 13 is fitted onto the outer wall. A movable block 9 is installed at the other end of the bolt post 19. The bolt post 19 is connected to the movable block 9 via a rotating shaft B17 fixed at the other end. Multiple sliding grooves 14 are provided at the upper end of the turntable 3. The movable block 9 is fitted into the inner part of the sliding grooves 14. A rotatable circular plate 11 is installed on the inner side of the movable block 9. The circular plate 11 is installed with the movable block 9 via a rotating shaft A15 fixed at the middle of the upper and lower ends. Multiple through holes 10 are distributed at the upper end of the circular plate 11. A clamping plate 8 is fixed at the front end of the circular plate 11.
[0024] The robotic arm moves the welding torch 5 to the starting position. At this time, the arc generator located at the rear end of the robotic arm is activated, generating an arc between the welding torch 5 and the starting part of the work platform. The wire feeder 7 feeds the metal wire to the welding torch 5, where it melts rapidly under the high temperature of the arc. The molten droplets transfer to the surface of the part and metallurgically combine with the already formed part. The robotic arm moves precisely according to the preset processing path, continuously feeding wire, melting, and accumulating, building the part layer by layer.
[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, a wire feeding hose 4 is provided at the front end of the wire feeder 7, and the other end of the wire feeding hose 4 is connected to the welding torch 5. A wire spool and a wire feeding roller are provided inside the wire feeder 7. A motor is connected to the rear end of the wire feeder 7. A robot arm 6 is installed at the upper end of the wire feeder 7. The welding torch 5 can be rotated at multiple angles by the robot arm 6.
[0026] The metal wire is released from the wire spool in the wire feeder 7, and after being squeezed and pushed by the wire feeding rollers, it enters the wire feeding hose 4. The wire feeding hose 4 generally has a certain degree of flexibility and a smooth inner wall, guiding the metal wire upward to the welding torch 5.
[0027] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the handle 12 controls the bolt post 19 to rotate inside the threaded hole 16. The bolt post 19 rotates with the moving block 9 via the rotating shaft B17. The rotation of the bolt post 19 pushes the moving block 9 to move. The moving block 9 moves inside the slide groove 14. The moving block 9 drives the circular plate 11 to move. The circular plate 11 rotates around the rotating shaft A15 as the center axis and can rotate inside the moving block 9. An insertion post 18 is inserted into the upper end of the moving block 9. The insertion post 18 passes through the moving block 9 and can enter the inner position of the circular hole 10.
[0028] The handle 12 controls the bolt post 19 to rotate without the need for tools, and the bolt post 19 is connected to the moving block 9 via the rotating shaft B17. This allows the moving block 9 to move when the bolt post 19 rotates inside the threaded hole 16.
[0029] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A high-efficiency forming apparatus for metal additive manufacturing, characterized in that, The system includes a table (1), on the upper part of which a wire feeder (7) is installed at the right side. A robotic arm (6) is installed at the upper end of the wire feeder (7), and a welding torch (5) is installed at the other end of the robotic arm (6). A motor housing (2) is installed at the middle of the upper part of the table (1). A turntable (3) is installed at the upper end of the motor housing (2). A threaded hole (16) is provided on the outer end face of the turntable (3). A bolt post (19) is sleeved on the inner side of the threaded hole (16). The bolt post (19) is rotated by a handle (12) fixed on the outer end face. A nut (1) is sleeved on the outer wall of the bolt post (19). 3) A movable block (9) is installed at the other end of the bolt column (19). The bolt column (19) is connected to the movable block (9) through a rotating shaft B (17) fixed at the other end. Multiple sliding grooves (14) are provided at the upper end of the turntable (3). The movable block (9) is sleeved inside the sliding groove (14). A rotatable circular plate (11) is installed on the inner side of the movable block (9). The circular plate (11) is installed with the movable block (9) through a rotating shaft A (15) fixed at the middle of the upper and lower ends. Multiple through holes (10) are distributed at the upper end of the circular plate (11). A clamping plate (8) is fixed at the front end of the circular plate (11).
2. The high-efficiency forming apparatus for metal additive manufacturing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wire feeder (7) is provided with a wire feeding hose (4) at the front end, and the other end of the wire feeding hose (4) is connected to the welding torch (5).
3. The high-efficiency forming apparatus for metal additive manufacturing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The wire feeder (7) is equipped with a wire spool and a wire feeding roller inside, and a motor is connected to the rear end of the wire feeder (7).
4. The high-efficiency forming apparatus for metal additive manufacturing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The robotic arm (6) is installed at the upper end of the wire feeder (7), and the welding torch (5) can be rotated at multiple angles by the robotic arm (6).
5. The high-efficiency forming apparatus for metal additive manufacturing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle (12) controls the bolt post (19) to rotate at its internal position in the threaded hole (16).
6. The high-efficiency forming apparatus for metal additive manufacturing according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bolt column (19) rotates with the moving block (9) via the rotating shaft B (17), and the rotation of the bolt column (19) drives the moving block (9) to move.
7. The high-efficiency forming apparatus for metal additive manufacturing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving block (9) moves at the inner position of the slide (14), and the moving block (9) drives the circular plate (11) to move.
8. The high-efficiency forming apparatus for metal additive manufacturing according to claim 7, characterized in that: The circular plate (11) can rotate around the pivot A (15) at the inner position of the moving block (9).
9. The high-efficiency forming apparatus for metal additive manufacturing according to claim 1, characterized in that: An insertion post (18) is inserted into the upper part of the movable block (9), and the insertion post (18) can pass through the movable block (9) and enter the interior position of the circular hole (10).