Technological breakthrough | Shang Wei SUNWAY leads hydraulic valves into a new era of "smart" manufacturing with 3D printing
Using integrated molding technology to achieve flow channel innovation and reduce pressure drop by more than 65%
At the just-concluded 4th Hydraulic and Pneumatic "Digital Intelligence" Industry Forum, Mr. Lu Linhai, general manager of Shanghai Shangwei Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. (SUNWAY), delivered a keynote speech and was the first to announce the successful application of metal 3D printing technology to the batch manufacturing of high-performance hydraulic valves in China, marking a key breakthrough for Chinese hydraulic companies in the high-end manufacturing field..
Pioneers: Seizing the commanding heights of technology
While domestic counterparts are still in the research stage, SUNWAY has proactively laid out the research and development of 3D printing hydraulic technology in 2022.Relying on our profound hydraulic component design skills and full-process system design capabilities, we have successfully bridged the gap from technology exploration to product application and become a pioneer and game-breaker in this field in China.
Hard-core breakthrough: a double leap in performance and reliability
The core result released this time - 3D printed electromagnetic reversing control valve body, demonstrates the huge potential of this technology:
Revolutionary flow channel design: Using 3D printing technology, an efficient integrated flow channel that cannot be completed by traditional machining is realized. The pressure drop is significantly reduced by more than 65%, and the system energy efficiency is greatly improved..
Ultimate light weight and high strength: Through exquisite topology optimization and external reinforcement structure, higher rigidity is achieved while reducing the weight of parts.
Reliability that far exceeds standards: the valve body is designed to have a working pressure of 350 bar and successfully passed the 1400 bar ultimate pressure test, with impeccable structural integrity.
Technology-driven: Why choose 3D printing?
Metal 3D used by SUNWAY
Printing technology is not only a change in manufacturing methods, but also a subversion of design concepts.
Design freedom: Unleashes unlimited possibilities of internal structure to achieve optimal layout of hydraulic flow channels.
Shorten the cycle: From complex drawings to precision parts in one step, accelerating product iteration.
Cost optimization: Integrated molding reduces assembly requirements and reduces overall manufacturing costs.
The future is here: aim at high-end and define new industry benchmarks
Looking to the future, SUNWAY will continue to promote the "3Dization" of hydraulic components and transform technological advantages into market competitiveness.Our goal is clearly towards high-end fields such as high-tech industry, energy and aerospace, aiming to build solid technical barriers through 3D printing technology and create higher added value for customers.
About SUNWAY:
Shanghai Shangwei Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focusing on hydraulic integrated applications, product development and sales.The company has electromagnet and coil production processes and electro-hydraulic control complete system design capabilities that are synchronized with German technology, and is committed to providing leading and reliable hydraulic technology solutions to global customers.
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