CARACOL
VIPRA AM
Vipra AM is Caracol’s turnkey Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) platform that builds large metal components efficiently, accurately, and reliably. Designed for industries from transportation to heavy machinery, it integrates hardware, software, and automation to deliver maximum process control, flexibility, and performance for industrial-scale production.
System Overview
The Vipra AM is a WAAM platform for large-scale metal component production. Built around a 9-axis industrial robotic arm with integrated positioner kinematics, the system operates across two deposition head configurations: the XQ, using Plasma Arc Deposition for high-integrity precision parts, and the XP, using Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) for high-throughput production. The system is capable of processing materials including titanium, stainless steel, Inconel, Invar 36, aluminium, and nickel alloys.
| Technical Data | ||
|---|---|---|
| System Variant | Extreme Productivity (XP) | Extreme Quality (XQ) |
| Power Source | CMT - Cold Metal Transfer | PAD - Plasma Arc Deposition |
| Build Volume | 2500mm x 2000mm x 2000mm | 2500mm x 2000mm x 2000mm |
| Head Dimensions | 250mm x 250mm x 300mm | 250mm x 250mm x 300mm |
| Weight | 15kg | 15kg |
| Material Compatibility | Steels, Stainless Steels, Aluminium alloys, Nickel alloys, Copper alloys | Steels, Stainless Steels, Nickel alloys, Copper alloys, Titanium alloys, Niobium alloys |
| Max Deposition Rate | 6kg/h | 3kg/h |
| Positioner Payload | 750kg | 750kg |
Industry Applications
Aerospace
Structurally demanding aerospace components including autoclave tools and structural assemblies.
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Defence
On-demand production of dual-use components where supply chain resilience, localised manufacturing, and mission readiness are essential.
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Marine
Large, corrosion-resistant marine components without the tooling costs or lead times of traditional casting.
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Caracol’s Eidos Manufacturing software is developed and tailored for Vipra AM platforms. The Eidos suite handles everything from slicing to fleet management. Eidos Builder empowers seamless transformation of 3D models in optimized part programs, for the robotic system to execute precisely. Eidos also offers advanced monitoring capabilities, ensuring quality and repeatability requires a data-driven approach, leveraging insights from every print to continuously refine and improve the production process.