Thaisakol Group Co. Ltd. is well known for high quality products and services under the leadership of the executive with a broad vision who never stops learning new technologies and always chooses the best products to set the trend in the industry, namely, Mr. Panitan Kobkulsuwan, Director of Thaisakol Group Co. Ltd. The opening of Thaisakol Innovation Center reflects the vision of this new generation leader who gathers innovative manufacturing technology 4.0 and other advanced technologies in this new hub.
Mr. Panitan Kobkulsuwan says that Thaisakol Innovation Center is located at 208/1 Kanchanapisek Road, Sapansoong District, Bangkok, the same location of the 40-Year Showroom building. It will be ready for service in the third quarter of this year with the aim to showcase innovations which bring about new manufacturing possibilities which cannot be done through traditional manufacturing methods. Thaisakol can offer solutions with new visions to entrepreneurs in Thailand to create innovations in both products and services through modern manufacturing processes. This is not only a breakthrough in terms of manufacturing procedure but also an opportunity for new businesses and ventures which can change the image of manufacturing industry. Thaisakol 3D Lab is the first session to be in service by focusing on demonstrations of machines and additive manufacturing technological services, also known as 3D Printing. The initial phase will involve service in the metal-related products.
Thaisakol 3D Lab showcases 3D Printer technology by Desktop Metal
Mr Panitan Kobkulsuwan says that Thaisakol 3D Lab showcases Metal 3D Printer model “Studio System+” as the main model alongside other products by Desktop Metal such as solution software. This lab also offers demonstration sessions on how to use the machine and how to print workpieces from Pre-Process until Post-Process. If customers have a workpiece with them, we can begin from the Pre-Process by scanning and creating a job file and then we can print the metal workpiece until we get the final product with finishing service. Thaisakol has a good connection with many suppliers. Therefore, our lab is truly One Stop Service.
Nevertheless, Thaisakol now has a temporary lab in which we demonstrate how to use the machine and test-print. Now we have provided our metal printing service to at least 10 customers and any new interests can be made through direct contact with Thaisakol Group.
Update on 3D Printer
Mr Panitpan gives an update on 3D Printer by Desktop Metal and says that the latest 3D Printer by Desktop Metal has been designed for End-to-End solution with 2 new models. The first model is Studio System and it is suitable for printing a prototype metal workpiece, tooling, and low volume workpiece. The maximum workpiece size is 300x200x200 mm and the printing resolution can be done at 400 microns (horizontally) and 50 microns (vertically). The recently updated model is Studio Systems Plus which can print with resolution of 250 microns (horizontally) and 50 microns (vertically).
The second model Product System has at least 4 times faster printing speed when compared to Binder Jetting by other companies in the market. It is 100 times faster than laser printing technology. It is the world’s first 3D Printer which can handle mass production. Therefore, it is suitable for high volume workpieces. The maximum size of the workpiece is 330x330x330 mm with speed of 8,200 cm3 per hour or when compared to workpiece production volume of 150 tons per year. The updated model can produce a workpiece of 750x330x250 mm with speed of 12,000 cm3 per hour.
Currently, the research and development team are examing the high demands in metal printing in industries and have found that it can print 2 types of workpieces, namely stainless steel 17-4PH and 316L. This year, there will be 4 more types of metal workpieces including H13 (SKD61), 4140 (SCM440), Inconel 625 and Copper.
“Thaisakol is the first in Thailand and ranks near the top in Asia for the whole availability of Desktop Metal 3D Printer set. It is the first organization in Thailand with a team of specialists who have been trained and certified by Desktop Metal. Although there are many service providers in this sector, we believe that as the forerunner in this market Thaisakol is more skilled because we have learned, practiced and engaged in this service for a long time. We are also 100% confident that we can offer both pre and aftersales services with efficiency. Thaisakol has been awarded 2018 Partner of the Year in the Asia-Pacific region by Desktop Metal which is another guarantee that our quality and commitment will push Thailand towards Additive Manufacturing technology with real outcome,” concludes Mr. Panitan Kobkulsuwan.
