Wiping Technique Improves Seam Quality in Large-Format 3D Printing

Advanced Printing Strategies
Shared by Avenco Robotics & Automation, this project highlights a wiping technique used in large-format additive manufacturing to achieve seamless transitions between independently printed sections. The process ensures that start and stop points are precisely aligned, resulting in uniform surfaces without visible seams.

Industrial Application in Focus
As seen in the images, both gantry-style FDM printers and six-axis industrial robots equipped with pellet- and filament-fed extruders are used to fabricate complex thermoplastic components for the industrial machinery and equipment sector. The technique is demonstrated through the production of a circular base and thick-walled structural elements.

ENCY Tools in Practice
The integration of ENCY Robot and MachineMaker supports these advanced additive manufacturing workflows. The tools facilitate the precise path planning and synchronization necessary for high-quality joins in multi-section 3D printing.