Introducing ForgeIQ -
Heat compensation for LPBF machines.
Ulendo HC is a software module that optimizes the laser path of a laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) printer. Powered by Ulendo's patent-pending algorithm, Ulendo HC cuts heat-induced distortion in half without adding significant printing time. We work with LPBF printer manufacturers to integrate the plugin into a specific printer model and with process control software providers for LPBF machines to include the plugin as a valued feature of their software platform.
reduction in max deformation
reduction in mean deformation
reduction in residual stress
Manufacturing Redefined
Ulendo HC is a software solution that optimizes the laser path of a laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) printer. Powered by Ulendo's patent-pending algorithm, Ulendo HC cuts heat-induced distortion in half without adding significant printing time.
Ulendo HC intelligently reorders the scan sequence and generates the optimal sequence that mitigates some of the common challenges associated with the LPBF process.
Utilizing Ulendo HC can enable operators to use fewer supports while achieving similar or improved performance from their printed parts. Reduce failures and maximize throughput with Ulendo HC today.
Optimization
Advanced thermal models
ForgeIQ is powdered by advanced physics-based thermal models developed by researchers at the University of Michigan. These models form the core of the HC simulation and optimization software.
Vendor agnostic
Ulendo HC supports multiple file formats, and can optimize toolpaths for machines that accept standard format files.
No change in build parameters
Keep using your materials parameters, no change to laser speed, laser power or additional cooling time is required.
A breakthrough in LPBF thermal management.
Free your team to focus on other production aspects, let ForgeIQ intelligently determine the optimal scanning strategy that will produce the best results for your build.
Multiple Optimization Pathways
Ulendo HC is a software module that optimizes the laser path of a laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) printer. Powered by Ulendo's patent-pending algorithm, Ulendo HC cuts heat-induced distortion in half without adding significant printing time. Ulendo HC is available as plugins for various LPBF slicer platforms is now available as a standalone desktop application.
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