Caracol has designed the DED platform to maximise flexibility, control and performance, enabling users to manufacture ‘advanced, large-scale industrial parts efficiently and sustainably.’ According to Caracol, Vipra AM is capable of producing load bearing finished parts, lightweight structures, high-temperature and high durability autoclave and curing moulds, cladding, repairs, and on-demand spare parts.
The company is introducing two configurations of the Vipra AM, the Vipra XQ (Extreme Quality) and Vipra XP (Extreme Productivity). Vipra XQ utilises Plasma Arc Deposition technology to enable the production of parts with ‘exceptional’ finishing and precision. The process can support a range of materials, including stainless steel and titanium alloys, and will serve as a tool for the manufacture of high-integrity parts like load-bearing brackets, valves, gauges, and structural piping connectors. Vipra XP is the configuration being targeted at users wanting to maximise production and minimise operating costs in the production of complex large-scale metal projects. It can process aluminium and nickel-based materials, making it suitable for automotive components, aerospace pressure vessels, marine propellers, and lightweight organic structures.
