Optimizing 3D-printed production machinery components for improved waste flow

From sheet metal to one printed part

Moving the trim waste chute to additive manufacturing simplified production and gave Norden a lightweight, robust part suited to demanding industrial environments.

Why vapor smoothing

Vapor smoothing creates a sealed, smooth surface that reduces internal friction and supports more efficient waste flow. The sealed surface also improves cleanability by minimizing dust and debris buildup, an important factor in hygiene-sensitive production settings.^PDF

The result

By integrating 3D printing with vapor smoothing, Norden improved both manufacturing efficiency and operational performance in its tube filling machinery. A second Norden story, its pick-and-place part, follows the same route.