Mott Corporation Boosts 3D Printing Capabilities with Renishaw RenAM 500S Flex!

Mott Corporation, a Connecticut-based filtration and flow control engineering specialist, has significantly enhanced its additive manufacturing (AM) capabilities with the acquisition of the Renishaw RenAM 500S Flex metal 3D printer. This advanced system has halved machine turnaround and setup times, offering a 50% improvement compared to its predecessor, the RenAM 400, and giving engineers greater confidence in the performance and reliability of printed parts.

Mott Corporation serves major brands in industries such as aerospace, semiconductors, and chemical processing, tackling complex engineering challenges with advanced filtration and flow control solutions. Historically, the company relied on traditional methods like axial, isostatic, and rolling compaction for component manufacturing. However, laser powder bed fusion 3D printing has become a cornerstone of their approach, enabling the production of complex geometries that were previously unachievable.

The RenAM 500S Flex builds on the features of the RenAM 400, incorporating the same gas flow system, safety features, and precision digital optics while introducing greater flexibility. Its ability to swap metal powder feedstock quickly has streamlined operations and expanded material versatility. The system supports single (S) or quad (Q) laser configurations, with the lasers operating in modulated or continuous wave modes for customizable production.

Key improvements include:

• 50% reduction in setup and turnaround times compared to the RenAM 400.
• 30% improvement in performance metric consistency in specific applications.
• Enhanced process customization, allowing precise parameter adjustments for novel projects.

Vincent Palumbo, Technical Program Manager at Mott Corporation, highlighted the machine’s transformative impact:
“Our ethos is to combine design expertise with cutting-edge technology to create highly engineered products. The new machine has accelerated development cycles and bolstered our confidence in part performance. It’s been a game-changer for our operations.”

The RenAM 500S Flex has also become a focal point during facility tours, sparking productive dialogues with customers about future design and development possibilities.

John Laureto, AM Business Manager at Renishaw, emphasized the alignment between Mott’s innovative vision and Renishaw’s customizability philosophy:
“Mott Corporation has leveraged the RenAM 500S Flex to optimize processes and tailor solutions to specific applications, opening new avenues for advanced manufacturing.”

The RenAM 500S Flex represents a milestone in Mott Corporation’s journey toward technological excellence, underscoring its commitment to innovation and efficiency in addressing modern engineering challenges.