LIS Technology made simple

With a layer height of up to 1.000µm, the CeraMax Vario V900 takes just 40 seconds to apply a layer. The waiting time for tools to be delivered is also now a thing of the past.

The enormous potential of LIS technology in terms of time-saving is also clear from the significant streamlining of the entire sampling process. Any fine-tuning of the various sampling parameters, such as filling quantities or pressing pressure, is independent of the quantity produced, while the exact calculability in the fully digitalized molding process also eliminates the need for multiple sampling.

• Only 40 seconds per coating application
• Elimination of up to 6 weeks waiting time for tools
• Only one sample needed

The LIS process doesn't require any tooling, avoiding not only the waiting times, but also the tooling costs. The exact calculation of shrinkage also reduces sampling to a minimum.

In conventional pressing processes, in order to have the customized pressing tool made for a specific component - regardless of the number of pieces - considerable tooling costs must be calculated for each modification to the component. The elimination of these costs is a significant relief, especially for small batches or prototype construction.

• Elimination of any tooling costs
• Significantly reduced sampling costs
• Reduced energy costs thanks to one-time firing

Due to heat treatment by a laser, the slurries used in LIS require only 2-3% organic binder. Approved industrial standard material is therefore directly adaptable.

Water-based slurries are hardened in the LIS process via local exposure to a CO2 laser along the specific layer pattern. Since the treatment is carried out exclusively using heat and thus by vaporizing the liquid content, inexpensive industrial standard materials can be used in a slightly adapted form.

• Adaptation of cost-effective water-based materials
• Dark ceramics can be printed without problems
• No debinding firing necessary