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Offering Polymer Additive Manufacturing

Oerlikon AM offers two additive manufacturing technologies for polymers.

Laser Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB/P) of Polymers, also known as Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), is a powder based additive production process to manufacture plastic prototypes or series parts. The CLIP technology (continuous liquid interface production) belongs to the AM Process category of Vat Photopolymerization (VPP). It is an innovative technology in which components are made by the hardening of a liquid polymer selectively exposed to ultraviolet light from a Digital Light Processing projector. The process can be considered continuous and exceptionally short build times are achieved.

SLS - Laser Powder Bed Fusion of Polymers

Oerlikon AM supports an extensive portfolio of standard Additive Manufacturing (AM) materials. Our dedicated Applications Engineering Team supports you in choosing and implementing the most appropriate AM materials and processes as you develop your AM components. Contact us to find out more about Oerlikon AM Polymer Laser Powder bed Fusion capabilities.

Machines

Laser Powder Bed Fusion of Polymers (PBF-LB/P) also known as SLS
EOS 1x EOS Formiga P100 1x EOS Formiga P110 2x EOSINT P396

 

 

 

  • Polyamide PA12
    Characteristics
    • High strength and stiffness
    • High degree of attention to detail and edge sharpness
    • Good chemical resistance
    • Biocompatible according to EN ISO 10993-1
    • In compliance with FDA, 21 CFR, §177.1500 9(b) exLive-Ansichtcept for alcoholic foodstuff
    • Good long-term stability
    • Open for various post-processing methods (e. g. slide grinding, metallization, dyeing, flock coating, bonding, painting)
    Typical Build Features (Applies to online quoting tool)
    • Min Part Thickness: 0.7 mm [X/Y/Z]
    • Max Build Volume: 330/330/590 mm [X/Y/Z]
    • Standard tolerances [mm]: DIN16742 TG7 NW 0.2 – 4.0 (for dimensions <10 mm: +/- 0.2 mm)
    • Surface Roughness: 75-120 Rz [µm] media blasted
    • Surface Roughness: 40-120 Rz [µm] vibratory finished
    • Optional Post-Processing: Surface finish, Infiltration, Coloring [Black or colored]
    • Non-standard dimensions, tolerances and post-processing options are supported by our Applications Engineering Team.

    Mechanical Properties

    Material Characteristics

    Unit

    Value

    Tensile strength

    MPa

    45 ± 2

    Hardness

    Shore D

    73 ± 2

    Elongation at break

    %

    25 ± 2

    Tensile E-Modulus (X,Y - direction)

    MPa

    1700

    Tensile E-Modulus (Z-direction)

    MPa

    1650

    Flexural E-Modulus (23°C)

    MPa

    1500

    Charpy impact strength

    kJ/m²

    51 ± 2

    Charpy notch impact strength

    kJ/m²

    4,8

    Density (when laser sintered)

    g/cm³

    0,93
    Thermal Properties
    Material Characteristics Unit Value

    Melting temperature (10°C/min)

    °C

    176

    Vicat softening temperature B/50

    °C

    163

  • Polyamide PA12-GB
    Characteristics
    • Good surface quality and high detail Resolution
    • Good thermal resistance
    • High stiffness (glass-filled) combined with good elongation at break
    • Open for various post-processing methods (e. g. slide grinding, metallization, dyeing, flock coating, bonding, painting)
    Typical Build Features (Applies to online quoting tool)
    • Min Part Thickness: 0.7 mm [X/Y/Z]
    • Max Build Volume: 330/330/590 mm [X/Y/Z]
    • Standard tolerances [mm]: DIN16742 TG7 NW 0.2 – 4.0 (for dimensions <10 mm: +/- 0.2 mm)
    • Surface Roughness: 75-120 Rz [µm] media blasted
    • Surface Roughness: 40-120 Rz [µm] vibratory finished
    • Optional Post-Processing: Surface finish, Infiltration, Coloring [Black or colored]
    • Non-standard dimensions, tolerances and post-processing options are supported by our Applications Engineering Team.

    Mechanical Properties

    Material Characteristics

    Unit

    Value

    Tensile strength

    MPa

    48 ± 2

    Hardness

    Shore D

    80 ± 2

    Elongation at break

    %

    9 ± 2

    Tensile E-Modulus (X,Y - direction)

    MPa

    3200

    Tensile E-Modulus (Z-direction)

    MPa

    3250

    Flexural E-Modulus (23°C)

    MPa

    2500

    Charpy impact strength

    kJ/m²

    35 ± 2

    Charpy notch impact strength

    kJ/m²

    5,4 ± 0,6

    Density (when laser sintered)

    g/cm³

    1,22
    Thermal Properties
    Material Characteristics Unit Value

    Melting temperature

    °C

    176

    HDT / A

    °C

    96

    HDT / B

    °C

    157

  • Polyamide PA12-CF
    Characteristics
    • Good surface quality and level of detail
    • Very good thermal resilience
    • High stiffness along with a comparably low density due to its carbon-fiber filler
    • Low specific electrical resistance and low surface resistivity
    Typical Build Features (Applies to online quoting tool)
    • Min Part Thickness: 1 mm [X/Y/Z]
    • Max Build Volume: 490/490/450 mm [X/Y/Z]
    • Standard tolerances [mm]: DIN16742 TG7 NW 0.2 – 4.0 (for dimensions <10 mm: +/- 0.2 mm)
    • Surface Roughness: 75-120 Rz [µm] media blasted
    • Surface Roughness: 40-120 Rz [µm] vibratory finished
    • Optional Post-Processing: Infiltration
    • Non-standard dimensions, tolerances and post-processing options are supported by our Applications Engineering Team.

    Mechanical Properties

    Material Characteristics Unit Along the Grain Across the Grain

    Tensile strength

    MPa

    72 ± 2

    52 ± 2

    Elongation at break

    %

    2 ± 1

    2 ± 1

    Tensile E-Modulus (x-y-direction)

    MPa

    6600 - 7100

    3400 - 3900

    Flexural E-Modulus (23°C)

    MPa

    5800 - 6300

    2800 - 3300

    Thermal expansion coefficient

    1/k

    1.4*10‾⁵

    1.4*10‾⁵

    Density (laser sintered)

    g/cm³

    1.11-1.13

    1.11-1.13
    Thermal Properties
    Material Characteristics Unit Along the Grain Across the Grain

    HDT / A

    °C

    165 - 170

    130-135
    Electrical Properties
    Material Characteristics Unit Along the Grain Across the Grain

    Specific surface resistivity (DIN IEC 60093)

    Ωm

    10³ - 10⁵

    10³ - 10⁵

    Specific electrical resistance (DIN IEC 60093)

    Ωm

    10⁵-10⁷

    10⁵-10⁷

  • Polyamide PA12-Al (Alumide™)
    Characteristics
    • High stiffness (aluminum-filled)
    • Metallic appearance ·
    • Good post-processing options
    • Easy surface finishing (grinding, polishing, and machining)
    Typical Build Features (Applies to online quoting tool)
    • Min Part Thickness: 0.7 mm [X/Y/Z]
    • Max Build Volume: 330/330/590 mm [X/Y/Z]
    • Standard tolerances [mm]: DIN16742 TG7 NW 0.2 – 4.0 (for dimensions <10 mm: +/- 0.2 mm)
    • Surface Roughness: 75-120 Rz [µm] media blasted
    • Surface Roughness: 40-120 Rz [µm] vibratory finished
    • Optional Post-Processing: Surface finish, Infiltration
    • Non-standard dimensions, tolerances and post-processing options are supported by our Applications Engineering Team.

    Mechanical Properties

    Material Characteristics

    Unit

    Value

    Tensile strength

    MPa

    48 ± 2

    Hardness

    Shore D

    76 ± 2

    Elongation at break

    %

    4 ± 1

    Tensile E-Modulus

    MPa

    3600 ± 200

    Flexural E-Modulus

    MPa

    3400 ± 200

    Charpy impact strength

    kJ/m²

    29

    Charpy notch impact strength

    kJ/m²

    4,6

    Flexural strength

    N/mm²

    47 ± 2

    Density (when laser sintered)

    g/cm³

    1,36
    Thermal Properties
    Material Characteristics Unit Value

    Melting temperature (10°C/min)

    °C

    176

    HDT/A

    °C

    144

    HDT/B

    °C

    175
    Electrical Properties
    Material Characteristics Unit Value

    Dielectric strength

    KV/mm

    0,1

    Dielectric constant (100Hz)

    		   13
Material Reference

All material properties have been shared for reference purposes only and are not sufficient to design or certify parts. No warranty or guarantee is made against these results. Properties may be developed and optimized based on application specific requirements.

 

Applications

Other details
  • Housings
  • Pneumatic components
  • Medical and orthopedic parts
  • Hoses
  • Gaskets
  • Membranes
  • Bellows
  • Engine parts
  • Delivery time: 2 to 4 working days
  • Quantity: 1 - 10,000 units
  • Materials: 5
  • Max. building chamber size: 340 x 340 x 600 mm
  • Production Location: Magdeburg (Germany)

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