Valve Blocks Metal 3D Printing For Controlling Hydraulic Cylinders

A hydraulic block is an important component in a hydraulic system, usually a compact square structure with multiple internal passages to allow oil to flow through it, used to control a wide range of mechanical equipment such as cars, excavators, upgrading tables, industrial machines and so on. Because of the need to divide into modules, mill and drill the oil channels internally and finally assemble them into a single unit, the current traditional process

The following problems exist when manufacturing hydraulic blocks.

The following problems exist in the current traditional process of manufacturing hydraulic blocks due to the need to divide them into modules, mill the oil channels and drill the holes inside and finally assemble them into a single unit.

1. The machining cycle is long and the machining costs are relatively high.
2. When the oil pressure is relatively high, turbulence tends to form in some connection areas (right angles) and the oil cannot flow, which not only leads to a lack of power, but also accumulates impurities and eventually leads to the failure of the whole system.
3. There is a risk of oil leakage.

In order to overcome these problems, some hydraulic equipment companies at home and abroad have tried to use 3D printing technology to manufacture hydraulic blocks. In terms of practical results, 3D printing has the following advantages.

1. Improved freedom of design, the entire oil circuit system can be optimised to achieve the best flow path.
2. One-piece moulding without splicing, eliminating a range of problems caused by splicing, such as leakage.
3. Optimising the overall structure, significantly reducing the use of materials and achieving light weight.

Our customer has redesigned a hydraulic block based on the 3D printing process and its weight has been reduced from the original 30 kg to 5.5 kg. The internal oil channels were optimised, eliminating various right angles and shortening the overall length of the oil channels, resulting in smooth oil flow and more stable operation.

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3D Printing Technology And Material Table

At present, the commonly used 3D printing technologies include Multi Jet Fusion(MJF), Selected Laser Sintering(SLS), Stereolithography(SLA), Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), and Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS).

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Dimensional Accuracy In 3D Printing

The dimensional accuracy refers to how accurate the size and form of the printed part are compared to that in the CAD design. Factors that affect dimensional accuracy include material quality, equipment, post-processing, and more. Dimensional tolerance, shrinkage, and support requirements are three key elements to measuring dimensional accuracy. Below are the dimensional tolerance of different 3D processes.

Layer Height In 3D Printing

Layer height is a measurement of the amount of material extruded by the printer’s nozzle for each layer of your part. It is measured in microns or millimeters. The selection of layer height is important for some 3D printing technologies, such as SLA and FDM. Below are the typically applied layer height for different processes.

• – FDM: 50 – 400 μm
• – SLA: 25 – 100 μm
• – SLS: 80 – 120 μm
• – MJF: 80 μm
• – DMLS/SLM: 30 – 50 μm

3D printing and prototyping have advanced development in recent years. With these improvements, metal 3D printing has become a possibility. Metal 3D printing is used in a variety of sectors. Companies that use metal 3D printing are discovering that 3D printing complicated metal parts in low quantities is considerably more cost-effective than traditional methods of production. Metal 3D printed items are cheaper and have a wider range of material alternatives. Aluminum is a popular metal for 3D printing since it is both sturdy and lightweight. Steel is another extensively used material that is perfect for industrial applications due to its strength, good polish, and temperature tolerance. Metal 3D printing is utilized in a wide range of sectors for a variety of purposes. Functional prototypes, end-use parts, Jigs, tooling, and fixtures are some of the applications.

3D Printing Plastic Materials Guide

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