We are using in the 3D printing area the FDM process (Fused Deposition Modeling).
The FDM process is a manufacturing process with which a work piece is assembled via the process of the melting from a plastic material.
Following materials are available:
- ABS
- PC
- PEI (Ultem 9085)
Component size with ABS and PEI max. 914 x 609 x 914 [mm]
Component size with PC max. 406 x 355 x 406 [mm]
With large components, the option of manufacturing single parts and join them together is possible.
This manufacturing process is suitable for:
- Samples parts
- Prototypes
- Visual objects
- Prefabricated components
- Small series
- Spare parts
- Mock-up
Characteristics:
- Reduction of development time
- No tool costs
- Fast processing time from the 3D data to the end product
- Possible weight optimization
- Possibility to improve wall thicknesses
- Accuracy of repetition and adaptation
- Honeycomb structure possible
- Manufacturing in accordance to defined processes
Finish
Parts can be lacquered or covered with:
- Carbon
- Film with a wooden, granite, marble, or many other optics (SurFace)
- Paint
- Chrome plating