ABS-ESD7™ (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene-electrostatic dissipative) is an ABS thermoplastic with static dissipative properties for applications where a static charge can damage products, impair their performance or cause an explosion. ABS-ESD7 prevents a build-up of static electricity, so it will not produce a static shock or cause other materials like powders, dust and fine particles to stick to it. Ideal for electronic products with circuit boards and for the transportation and industrial equipment industries. ABS-ESD7 standard FDM thermoplastic works also with soluble support technology, so support removal is hands-free and complex parts require no extra effort.
Most widely used to create jigs and fixtures for the assembly of electronic components, but it is also useful for building functional prototypes of fuel storage and delivery products, as well as cases, enclosures and packaging.
FDM’s history dates back to the late 1980s when Scott Crump invented the technology. Crump, inspired by a glue gun’s mechanism, developed the first FDM machine to create a toy frog for his daughter. Recognizing its potential, he co-founded Stratasys in 1989, and the company introduced FDM technology to the market. Since then, FDM has evolved, with advancements in materials, printer designs, and applications, playing a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of 3D printing.
Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) is an additive manufacturing process that constructs objects layer by layer using heated thermoplastic materials. A heated nozzle extrudes melted thermoplastic filament, which quickly solidifies upon deposition. The build platform descends after each layer, gradually building the object from the bottom up. While FDM excels in accessibility and versatility, resulting in applications like prototyping and functional parts, it can display visible layer lines and intricate detail limitations due to its layer-by-layer approach.
FDM technology uses a wide material range like PLA, ABS, PETG, PC and more. These materials offer distinct properties such as strength, flexibility, and heat resistance. Additionally, specialized variants include composite filaments infused with materials like carbon fibre or metal, enhancing object strength and functionality.
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