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MATERIALS & PROCESSES
 
3DP_0001 Processes

3DP
Three Dimensional Printing. Three dimensional printing (3DP) machines are used for quick concept modeling. Indeed, this incarnation of the MIT-developed method has the highest throughput of any RP technology. Materials are limited to starches, and plaster, but novel secondary treatments improve durability and can provide flexibility. Finishes are a little on the rough side and accuracy is lower than laser-based technologies, but color is available. Arguably, this may be the least expensive way to turn data into a model.

FDM
Fused Deposition Modeling. This is a thermoplastic extrusion-based technology. Accuracy and finish are middle of the road and speed is somewhat slow, but the method uses a widening range of durable engineering polymers such as ABS.

SLA
Stereolithography. SLA is not exactly a precise acronym, but it has come to be widely used. It's generally considered the most accurate process, producing models in an increasingly wide selection of plastics with good finish textures.

SLS
Selective Laser Sintering. This is a laser fused powder method. The technology produces accurate parts and models in engineering polymers, metals and polymer-coated sand for casting applications. Speed is similar to stereolithography, but material selection is wider.

J-P
Jetted Photopolymer. This was the first technology to use wide area inkjets to deposit layers of photopolymers to form parts. A second removable support polymer is used for overhangs. The advantages of jetted photopolymer systems compared to stereolithography, which also uses photopolymers, are faster build speeds, lower costs in some cases, and complete curing during part fabrication. J-P does not have the same accuracy as SLA.


Materials & Technical Specifications

ProcessMaterialDescriptionDatasheet (English)Datasheet (French)
3DPHP-CompResin impregnated high performace plastic composite.HP-CompHP-Comp
FDMABS PlusAcrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene.ABSplus---
FDMABSiTranslucent Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene.ABSi---
FDMABS-M30Stronger version of ABS Plus.ABS_M30---
FDMABS-M30iBiocompatible Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, meets ISO-10993.ABS-M30i---
FDMPCPolycarbonate.PC---
FDMPC-ABSPC/ABS blend.PC-ABS---
FDMPC-ISOBiocompatible polycarbonate, meets ISO-10993.PC-ISO---
FDMPPSFPolyphenylsulfone.PPSF---
FDMUltem 9085FST certified & chemical resistant thermoplastic.ULTEM_9085---
SLSDuraform GFGlass-filled polyamide nylon plastic.Duraform_GF_plasticDuraform_GF_plastic
SLSDuraform HSTAnisotropic mechanical propertiesjust like fiber-filled, injection molded materials.DuraForm_HST_comp---
SLSDuraform EXImpact-resistant plastic offers the toughness of injection-molded polypropylene and ABS.DuraForm_EX_plasticDuraForm_EX_plastic
SLSDuraform FlexThermoplastic elastomer material with rubber-like flexibility and functionality.DuraForm_Flex_plasticDuraForm_Flex_plastic
SLSDuraform AFPolyamide (nylon) material with metallic appearance.DuraForm_AF_plasticDuraForm_AF_plastic
SLSLaserform A6Sintered metal powder that is infiltrated with bronze for 100% dense parts.LaserForm_A6_MetalLaserForm_A6_Metal
SLAAccura 25The properties and aesthetics of polypropylene and ABS.Accura_25Accura_25
SLAAccura 48HTRA strong, rigid & thermally resistant plastic.Accura_48HTR---
SLAAccura 55The look and feel of molded ABS with this tough and versatile plastic.Accura_55Accura_55
SLAAccura 60The properties and appearance of polycarbonate with this clear, tough plastic.Accura_60Accura_60
SLAAccura BluestoneA high stiffness engineered nanocomposite.Accura_BluestoneAccura_Bluestone
SLAAccura XtremeReplaces CNC machining of polypropylene and ABS.Accura_XtremeAccura_Xtreme

 

       

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