Printing with filaments

The FDM process is one of the best-known processes in additive manufacturing. In FDM printing, the melted filament is applied to a printing plate in layers. With this method, components can be produced easily and stably at the same time with so-called filling structures. Overhangs are printed with support structures. These can easily be removed in post-processing.

The big advantage: a large number of different materials can be used for FDM printing.

With the FDM process, we rely on different printer manufacturers with high reliability and print quality. We can also produce large quantities in a short time on our 15 machines.

We find the right material for every application and produce your components up to a size of 400 x 400 x 400mm.

Standard

Our standard materials are anything but standard: carefully selected properties lead to optimal results for your applications. Fast prototypes. Cheap series parts. PLA +, ABS +, PETG and ASA meet most of the requirements for industrially demanding components.

PLA +

PLA + consists of over 95% organic materials such as corn starch. It is a thermoplastic, plasticizer-free bio-material and is completely biodegradable. It is tougher & less brittle than conventional PLA filament. With a low shrinkage, very dimensionally stable components can be produced.

Density                         1.24 g / cm³
Heat resistance           63 ° C
Tensile modulus          3.5 GPa
Elongation at break    50%

ABS +

ABS + (Acryl-Butadiene-Styrene) is characterized by its excellent thermal stability and warp-free 3D prints. It’s a little harder than regular ABS and exhibits minimal to no deformation after cooling. It is therefore particularly suitable for printing larger objects.

Density                         1.05 g / cm³
Heat resistance           95 ° C
Tensile modulus          2.36 GPa
Elongation at break    2.3%

PETG

PETG (polyethylene terephthalate modified with glycol) combines the advantages of ABS + and PLA + into a particularly durable material that can be processed with almost no distortion.

Density                         1.27 g / cm³
Heat resistance           95 ° C
Tensile modulus          2.36 GPa
Elongation at break    2.3%

ASA

ASA

ASA (acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate) has properties that are just as good as ABS. The material has a very nice gloss and good thermal and chemical stability. ASA is particularly characterized by its high UV stability.

Thanks to its outstanding dimensional stability, ASA filament is perfect for technical components and outdoor use.

Density                         1.07 g / cm³
Heat resistance           97 ° C
Tensile modulus          2.4 GPa
Elongation at break    3.3%

Technical materials

High technical requirements for prototypes or series parts in industrial applications: PA6, PA12 and PLAtech impress with their mechanical parameters and high operating temperatures.

PA6

PA6 (polyamide 6) is ideal for industrial applications and technical components. It can easily be reworked mechanically and painted. PA6 is modified to be impact resistant and has a high level of rigidity.

Ideal for:

  • Gears
  • Rollers
  • Screws
  • Nuts
  • bearings
  • Seals

Density                         1.14 g / cm³
Heat resistance           105 ° C
Tensile modulus          2.95 GPa
Elongation at break    130%

PA12

PA12 (polyamide 12) is ideal for functional parts and industrial applications. It is particularly resistant to chemicals and has a very high level of rigidity and strength.

Ideal for:

  • Gears
  • Hinges
  • Tube

Density                         1.01 g / cm³
Heat resistance           110 ° C
Tensile modulus          1.4 GPa
Elongation at break    200%

PLAtech

PLAtech is a thermoplastic, plasticizer-free bio-material and is completely biodegradable. It is tougher & less brittle than conventional PLA filament. With low shrinkage, very dimensionally stable
components can be produced. PLAtech has a maximum softening temperature of up to 125 ° C after appropriate post-crystallization.

Ideal for:

  • dimensionally stable components with high operating temperatures.

Density                         1.36 g / cm³
Heat resistance           125 ° C
Tensile modulus          3.30 GPa
Elongation at break    24%

Fiber reinforced

Fiber-reinforced materials have significantly higher strengths and stiffnesses than non-reinforced thermoplastics. In addition, they have a high level of heat resistance, excellent surface properties and good chemical resistance.

Onyx

Onyx has the resilience of nylon / PA6 and the rigidity of fiber-reinforced plastic. The matt surface of the printed components does not require any further rework.

As a matrix, Onyx can produce significantly more stable components with the following continuous long fiber reinforcements:

  • Carbon
  • Aramid
  • glass fiber

In addition, there is Onyx fire-retardant (Onyx FR) and for applications in electronics to dissipate static charges (Onyx ESD).

Density                         1.2 g / cm³
Heat resistance           145 ° C
Tensile modulus          2.4 GPa
Elongation at break    25%

PA6KF20

PA6KF is perfect for industrial applications & technical components.
The PA6 is reinforced to 20% by carbon fiber filaments with a fiber length in the starting material of 6mm.

Ideal for demanding applications in:

  • Motorsport
  • mechanical engineering
  • production
  • Moving components

Density                         1.27 g / cm³
Heat resistance           213 ° C
Tensile modulus          6.5 GPa
Elongation at break    3.2%

PA6GF20

PA6GF is perfectly suited for industrial applications and technical components.
The PA6 is reinforced to 20% by glass fiber filaments with a fiber length in the starting material of 6mm.

Flexible

Flexible materials are particularly suitable for functional prototypes that should have soft and elastic properties.

TPU85

TPU85 material is ideal for very soft 3D models in the toolmaking and prototyping area, as well as components with sealing tasks.

TPU85 is resistant to oils and fats.

Density                         1.12 g / cm³
Heat resistance           80 ° C
Shore hardness           85
Elongation at break    >300%

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