3D printed lead screws for automatically adjustable tray in coffee machines

  • What was needed: Components for the mechanism of an automatic cup tray adjustment for a fully automatic coffee machine
  • Manufacturing method: Selective laser sintering
  • Requirements: Food conformity, strength, stability, good operation properties, dimensional accuracy
  • Material: iglide i6
  • Industry: Vending machinery
  • Success from the collaboration: High abrasion resistance, toughness, and long service life, food conformity according to FDA and EU 10/2011
Mechanism for adjusting the cup tray's height, consisting of spindle and shaft end support

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Solution

Front view of the fully automated coffee machine with automatically adjustable cup tray
iglidur I6 SLS powder and worm wheel