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Max. building space:
300 x 300 x 600 mm
Tolerances:
± 0,5% (min. ± 0,3 mm)
Costs:
€ € €
Delivery time:
from 1 working day
FDM - PLA (polylactide) belongs to the polyesters and is obtained from regenerative sources (e.g. corn starch), which makes it to be considered biocompatible. However, the material used in 3D printing is usually not pure PLA, as it is often enriched with additives to obtain certain property profiles. Along with ABS, PLA is one of the most widely used plastics in 3D printing. It is easy to process and also inexpensive. Generally, PLA has excellent properties, such as high tensile strength, surface hardness and stiffness, but can only be used to a limited extent for applications with higher thematic input.
Look and feel:
With the FDM process, the individual print layers (usually 0.1-0.3 mm), or process paths of the print nozzle, are clearly visible on the parts. In addition, support structures are often necessary for printing, which must be removed afterwards and can have an impact on the surface quality.
Technical documents:
Test | Value | Method |
---|---|---|
Young's modulus | 2636 ± 330 MPa | ISO 527 |
Tensile strength | 46.6 ± 0.9 MPa | ISO 527 |
Elongation at break | 1.9 ± 0.2 % | ISO 527 |
Flexural strength | 85.1 ± 2.9 MPa | ISO 178 |
Flexural modulus | 3283 ± 132 | ISO 178 |
Impact strength | 2.7 ± 0.2 kJ/m2 | ISO 527 |
Thermal resistance | 50-60 °C | In-house |
The comparatively inexpensive but extremely flexible FDM process impresses with a huge selection of materials as well as large installation spaces ( with us, for example, up to 1,000 x 500 x 500 mm).
ABS is the most widely used plastic in the world. It is characterized by a high level of heat resistance and very good post-processing options.
ASA is the ABS for outdoors. The property profile is similar, but ASA has a higher heat resistance and is more resistant to UV radiation.
This plastic combines the best properties of ABS and PLA. It is tougher than ABS, more heat resistant than PLA, UV stable and resistant to many chemicals.
Polycarbonate (PC) is an extremely tough material. It has high temperature resistance, making it ideal for technical enclosures, for example.
The carbon fiber-reinforced PA6/66 is highly resistant to external influences and particularly good for robust parts that have to meet higher mechanical requirements.
With an elongation of up to 480%, high chemical resistance as well as heat resistance up to 140°C, the material is suitable for industrial applications.
ESD ABS is ideal for critical applications that require a high level of protection against electrostatic discharges, such as electrical enclosures or packaging.
This material is a real alternative to conventional materials used for technical applications and is both food safe and compostable.