3D PRINT COMPOUNDS | TECHNOLOGY
PAEK and PEEK polymers. This includes the strength in the z-direction, which is the most difficult to achieve with high performance poly- mers in general and PEEK in particular.” Currently, Bond’s 3D hardware and software are in the beta-phase. A development plan is in place for upscaling and installing additional 3D printing machines. This is expected to mark the next phase and drive the transition from development to first part qualification and early stage production. Akro-Plastic has developed a carbon fibre
reinforced compound for additive manufacturing. Akromid B3 ICF 30 9 AM is currently being successfully used by the IKV (Institute for Plastic Processing) in Aachen, Germany, in the melt deposition modelling (MDM) process. According to Akro-Plastic, the improved thermal conductivity of the carbon fibre reinforced compound means faster cooling speeds and has helped achieve a stable manufacturing process with high production speed.
Support development SABIC has introduced AMS31F filament, a breaka- way support material for fused deposition model- ling. The new filament maintains rigidity during
An automotive oil pump printed with SABIC’s Ultem AM9085F filament and new AMS31F support material
PHOTO: SABIC
printing and provides good pliability during post processing to enable easier removal of scaffolds at room temperature, which can help reduce the time required to produce finished parts. The AMS31F filament is intended for use with SABIC’s Ultem AM9085F high performance polyetherimide (PEI) filament.
“Using structural supports to print parts with
complex geometries is essential, but it can also be quite challenging,” says Keith Cox, Senior Business Manager, Additive Manufacturing, SABIC. “Remov-
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