New 3d printing material - ABS like - for rapid prototyping

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Think ABS Prototype - Think 3d Printing

Most people when they hear 'ABS prototype' will think FDM, the brand new ABS ‘like’ resin from Objet, combined with our 3d printing technology will now offer them choice.

For IPF customers, there is now an alternative to inferior quality FDM parts:

FDM

Objet ABS ‘like’ from IPF

Concept modeller

Closer to final product parts

Builds in 250 micron layers

Builds in 30 micron layers

Porous

Non Porous parts

Lacks strength in Z axis

Good strength in X, Y & Z axis

Poor surface finish

Excellent surface finish

So as you can see, there is now a real alternative to FDM when considering your next rapid prototype.

Key Points

  • ABS ‘like’ resin now providing you models with an excellent surface finish

  • Tough engineering material with high impact resistance

  • High ‘Heat Deflection Temperature’ HDT of 65°C off the printer and 90°C after thermal post curing

  • IPF are the only Connex user in the U.K. to have had this upgrade.

  • IPF are the only Connex Service Provider in the U.K. So even if you have an Objet machine without the Connex upgrade you can ‘still’ get parts from IPF

Call Gary, IPF's Head of Rapid Prototyping and 3d Printing now to discuss your application.

Established in 1969, IPF have established a reputation for first class customer service and the adaptation of advanced technologies.  This means we can provide cutting edge 3d printing and rapid prototyping technology as a service, so you don't have to make a large capital investment in expensive equipment.

It really isn't a hard choice.

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RAPID PROTOTYPING

Connex500 Twin Shot Wheel Prototype. Wheel is printed in a rigid Vero White and the tyre printed in Tango Black 61 shore A. All printed simultaneously with no need for any assembly.

3D Printing - Multi Material - Rigid & Flexible Prototyping

3D Capabilities

Connex 500 - Flexible & Rigid Materials

  • 30 digital materials including variable shore hardness materials from 27 A shore up to 95 A shore, enabling flexible and rigid materials in the same prototype
  • High resolution mode, 600 DPI in X & Y – enables models with fine features
  • Smooth surface finish -- Eliminates the stair effect
  • Thin walls down to 0.6mm (0.024”)
  • Layer thickness ultra thin 16microns or high speed 30microns
  • Fine detail in all axis
  • Large build size 500 x 400 x 200mm


Perfactory - Ultra Fine Prototyping

  • Perfect for use for when needing incredible detail
  • Very High Quality of Parts
  • Excellent surface finish
  • Superb detail and accuracy
  • Build resolution from 16(X) x 16(Y) x 15(Z) microns to 30(X) x 30(Y) x 100(Z) microns

Resins for;

  • Investment casting,
  • Bio-compatible grade 2 applications,
  • High temperature applications
  • General high quality prototypes


Object Eden 350V

  • Layer thickness ultra thin 16microns and high speed 30microns.
  • Selection of colours available including Transparent, Black, White, Blue and Grey 
  • Minimal stair effect, i.e. smooth side walls.
  • Large build size 350 x 350 x 200mm (Material can be cemented together to produce larger models)
  • Complicated geometries, i.e. overhangs and undercuts achievable.
  • Durable material enables snap fit and functional applications.
  • Material can be machined, drilled, tapped, polished, painted and chrome-plated.
  • Ideal for producing masters for silicon moulds to produce vacuum castings

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