Additive manufacturing

Additive manufacturing is an innovative manufacturing method in which three-dimensional objects are built up layer by layer. Unlike conventional processes, in which material is removed from a blank, additive manufacturing adds material step by step to create the desired end product. At chesco, it is used in particular in prototype construction and for components with a high degree of individualization.

A special feature of additive manufacturing processes is that the manufacturing process takes place without tools and without molds directly on the basis of 3D CAD model data. This model is broken down into thin layers and then successively built up. Suitable materials include plastics as well as metallic or ceramic materials. The layer-by-layer construction method makes it possible to realize complex shapes and structures that could not be achieved using conventional methods. With the design freedom gained, components can be created more efficiently, lighter and functionally optimized without having to take into account the limitations of conventional manufacturing processes.