Software Solution for Industrial AM
Streamlined & Intuitive Solutions
Truly Open Parameters
The featured “Parameter Editor” is included in the software package offering users full access to a list of standard material config files ready for series production, and capacity of tuning customized parameters from third party metal & plastic materials. Other highlighted added-on value for experienced users including the advanced scan strategy module enable an optimal process control of specific materials.
Real-time monitoring & quality control
Designed for medium to large frame metal platforms, the advanced PBF monitoring system records re-coating & sintering process of each layer; the real-time visual detection system analyzes recoating flaws & defects, and feed simultaneously back to MakeStarTM for compensate operation during the next layer.
Process Documentation
Standard with all Farsoon AM machines, Farsoon LogView enables the recording and viewing of the key processing data during the build process, offering important documentation for industrial series production or material development.
Production-ready & Ease of use.
The Farsoon software packages enables excellent usability and consistent workflow when it comes to production. Once the desired processing is established, the user is able to enter the production mode features an intuitive interface for easy daily operation.
Maximum Flexibility for Industrial Integration
BuildStar™
Key User Benefits
- Intuitive to use
- Accelerated preparation speed
- Integrated tools with enhanced operation capabilities
- Optimized workflow
- Improved productivity & reduced cost-per-part.
Main Features
STL File Format Import
Farsoon software is fully compatible with the industry standard STL file format. Simply select any STL file to be imported into BuildStarTM. Once imported the files can be moved, rotated and scaled as necessary to create a compact build file which fits the build platform of selected Farsoon system.
Support Design
BuildStarTM for Farsoon metal systems features built-in capability for support generation. The support module allows for both manual design and automatic generation of various supports including vertebral supports, cross supports, grid supports and block supports. With in-house support generation capability, Farsoon enables the user with full spectrum supports for their AM needs.
Edit and Verify
Once the 3D model file is imported into BuildStarTM, the user is able to modify the file as needed to create the optimal build package. BuildStarTM offers the user with various essential tools such as rotation, scaling, arrangement, etc. Once the build package is assembled, BuildStarTM is able to verify the build production readiness through several functions including automatic collision detection, dimensional compensation, scaling, as well as generating reports that inform the user of the estimated build time and powder requirements.
Process Optimization
Farsoon’s BuildStarTM software offers a variety tools to optimize the sintering process. Scan and slice preview capability enables to software to predict areas of risk as well as suggest methods of improving quality and yield of parts as well as providing accurate estimations on scan time and material requirements. In addition, BuildStarTM comes standard with a variety of scan strategies for the user to ensure optimized efficiency and enhanced part quality.
MakeStar™
Key User Benefits
- Ultimate process control
- Freedom for parameters optimization
- Great operational feasibility
- Expert & production mode available
- Traceable build process
- Improved productivity
- Excellent material efficiency
Main Features
Open Platform
MakeStar is a fully open software package. The user is capable of editing key parameters to create the most optimized process for their individual needs. Various parameters are open to the user including laser parameters (laser power, laser spot, etc), scanning path parameters, powder parameters (recoating speed, layer thickness, etc), size compensation parameters, heating parameters and many others.
Advanced expert & Production Interface
The advanced expert mode enables the user full access to all parameters and control of the systems, which is well suited for the experienced users. The production mode features a streamlined and intuitive touch screen interface for easy daily operation of the systems in a serial production environment.
Real-Time Monitoring
MakeStar features real-time remote monitoring capability allowing the user to remotely view the build chamber as well as monitor key operation status including temperature, oxygen content, piston position, print height and other data.
Online Addition and Removal of Parts
MakeStar features “slice on the fly” capability, which enables the software to process the slicing operation as the system operates, allowing for “online” addition (polymer machines only) and removal of parts to the build file as it is being processed in the system.
Intelligent Powder Feed
MakeStarTM features the capability to analyze the build file and predict the optimum amount of powder required per build. This can then be translated into an optimized amount of powder added per layer resulting in overall reduced powder usage.