117 eMail info@brose.com Brose www.brose.com used to manufacture components from fiber-reinforced plastics. Previously, only conventional injection molding techniques were considered for this purpose. All printed components made of metal or plastic can be further processed as usual and integrated into existing automotive models. From prototype to series production Additive processes are particularly suitable for objects that are required in many variants with high complexity and low quantities. Brose uses 3D-printing, for example, for prototypes and in sample construction. With the help of the technology, components can be manufactured directly at the development site, independent of tools and production lines. This saves time and costs in development. In addition, additive manufacturing technologies are ideal for providing spare parts after the end of series production. They can be produced on demand to save storage costs and valuable raw materials. Another area of application is additive series production. The automotive supplier Brose has been 3D-printing small series since 2021. For example, casings for high-voltage variants of the electric refrigerant compressor are manufactured additively. With the production of 3.6 million high-voltage variants of the electric climate compressors for the vehicle interior over runtime, the In the load test, the 3D-printed rail (front) behaves like the component produced by the punch-bend process. company is also producing a large series using 3D-printing. Brose is working intensively on further developing the technology to make it faster, more user-friendly and thus more economical. The experts at Brose have been able to massively accelerate the manufacturing process, for example by using new, less expensive materials, higher laser speeds and an increased degree of automation. The automotive supplier wants to establish additive manufacturing in automotive series production in the future. The additive manufacturing of clearance compensation dowels for seats.
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