Domin boosts hydraulic valve production with second Renishaw metal Additive Manufacturing machine
September 2, 2024
Renishaw, based in Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire, UK, has supplied Domin, a manufacturer of hydraulic valves and systems, headquartered in Bristol, UK, with a RenAM 500Q Ultra metal Additive Manufacturing machine. Domin intends to use the machine to increase production of its range of servo proportional hydraulic valves at its new Technology Centre near Bristol.
Domin purchased its first RenAM 500Q AM machine in 2023. After reaching its production capacity, the company needed the new machine to meet the growing market demand.
“The installation of a new Renishaw 500Q Ultra marks another exciting milestone in Domin’s growth journey,” said Marcus Pont, Chief Executive and co-founder of Domin. “This state-of-the-art technology will further enhance our manufacturing capabilities, allowing us to deliver even greater value to our customers. Our continued partnership with Renishaw is an example of our commitment to innovation and operational excellence.”
Domin’s valves are designed to meet the rigorous demands of industries such as automotive, aerospace and manufacturing. By using metal AM, Domin can create complex geometries with internal features that are not possible with traditional subtractive manufacturing methods. This results in parts with a good strength-to-weight ratio and reduced waste.
Domin’s innovative approach, combining AM with high-speed motor control, modern electronics, big data, and connected technology, aims to save the hydraulics industry one gigatonne of CO2e by 2023. The increased capacity provided by the RenAM 500Q Ultra will help Domin maintain low production turnaround times and deliver consistently high-quality products to its growing customer base.
The RenAM 500Q Ultra is the latest model in Renishaw’s RenAM 500 series of Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) machines. Using Renishaw’s patented TEMPUS technology, the machine is said to reduce build times by up to 50% while maintaining high part quality. TEMPUS technology allows the lasers to fire while the powder recoater is moving, significantly boosting productivity. The machine also includes advanced process monitoring software, providing detailed insights into the build process and ensuring consistent high quality.
“We’re very pleased to have installed this RenAM 500Q Ultra system to enable Domin to supercharge their production,” said Josh Whitmore, Senior Technical Sales Engineer at Renishaw. “Our systems are designed and manufactured in the UK, and to sell to a UK volume producer of AM parts is a great result for UK plc and our wider manufacturing ecosystem.”
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