Flame retardant 3D printing
Flame retardant, certified thermoplastics made with the SLS or FDM printing process.
SLS Flame retardant Materials
SLS is used for both prototyping and small-batch production of functional plastic parts with good mechanical properties.
Flame retardant Nylon
Description
Applications
SLS is used for both prototyping and small-batch production of functional plastic parts with good mechanical properties.
Strengths
No support material required, Excellent mechanical properties, Can produce complex geometries
Weaknesses
Higher cost than FDM, Longer lead times than FDM
Characteristics
Price
$ $ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 5 days
Wall Thickness
0.7 mm
Tolerances
± 0.3% (min: ± 0.3 mm)
Max part size
75 x 55 x 55 cm
Layer height
100
Available materials
Flame retardant Nylon
Flame retardant Nylon (SLS) are certified PA materials for consumer applications and aviation with great mechanical properties.
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FDM is the most widely available 3D printing process, mainly used for low-cost prototyping and design verification with very fast turn around times.
Standard PEI (ULTEM)
Description
Applications
FDM is the most widely available 3D printing process, mainly used for low-cost prototyping and design verification with very fast turn around times.
Strengths
Low-cost, Fast turnaround times
Weaknesses
Limited dimensional accuracy, Print layers are likely to be visible
Characteristics
Price
$ $ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 2 days
Wall Thickness
0.8 mm
Tolerances
± 0.5% (min: ± 0.5 mm)
Max part size
100 x 100 x 100 cm
Layer height
100 - 300
Available materials
Standard PEI (ULTEM)
ULTEM (FDM) is an engineering plastic with good mechanical properties and exceptional heat, chemical and flame resistance. Suitable for top-end applications.
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