Industrial arm / Cobot
Vipra AM
by Caracol
Overview
Caracol has developed the Vipra AM, a turnkey robotic platform for large-scale metal DED 3D printing. It integrates hardware, software and automation, leveraging WAAM processing. Two configurations are offered: Vipra XQ (Extreme Quality) using plasma arc deposition for high-quality components, and Vipra XP (Extreme Productivity) for maximum throughput. The platform is designed for applications such as load-bearing parts, lightweight structures, molds, cladding, repair and on-demand spare parts.
Key features
- ▸Integrated hardware, software and automation for large-scale metal DED 3D printing
- ▸Leverages WAAM (wire arc additive manufacturing) processing
- ▸Two configurations: Vipra XQ (Extreme Quality) and Vipra XP (Extreme Productivity)
- ▸Vipra XQ uses plasma arc deposition for high-quality components with exceptional finishing and precision
- ▸Vipra XQ processes stainless steels and titanium alloys
- ▸Vipra XP maximizes productivity and minimizes operating costs
- ▸Vipra XP prints aluminum and nickel-based materials
- ▸Advanced robotic monitoring and automation
- ▸Suitable for load-bearing finished parts, lightweight structures, molds, cladding, repair and on-demand spare parts
