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POLYMER POWDERS FOR LASER SINTERING
SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING MATERIALSFOR PROTOTYPING AND RAPID MANUFACTURING
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ProMaker P SERIES COMPATIBLE MATERIALSLaser sintering materials have been developed by Prodways and our partners to work in combination with ProMaker printers
offering an effective additive manufacturing solution for many applications including functional prototyping and industrial needs
(1) Preliminary data Performance characteristics of these materials may change according to product application operating conditions material combined or end use
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PA12-S 1550 (1) PA12-GFX 2550 (1) PA12-L 1600 (1) (3) PA12-GF 2500 (1) PA12-MF 6150 (1) PA12-CF 6500 (1)
Specification
Fine granulometry for excellent outline and surface quality Low porosity UV stable High recyclability for lower operating costs
Glass beads amp aluminium filled nylon for reinforced strength Excellent behavior in temperature and good chemical resistance Similar to PP20 injected parts Low and homogeneous shrinkage High recyclability for lower operating costs
General purpose material with excellent mechanical properties and high elongation at break Low water absorption and easy to process Good recyclability
Glass beads filled nylon for enhanced stiffness Higher heat deflection rates
Mineral fabric filled High resistance to thermal deformation Smooth surface Small shrinkage rate Good mechanical properties
Carbon fiber filled High modulus for improved strength Good heat deflection rates Uniform black color
Typical Application Examples
Prototyping and small series for a wide range of applications including Formula 1 Automotive Medical Aerospace Military Luxury industry
Mechanical parts in engine resisting temperature parts for pumps complex end-use parts with improved strength properties for a wide range of applications from Military to Motorsports industry
Wide range of prototyping and rapid manufacturing applications
Parts requiring enhanced stiffness specifically adapted for Automotive industry
Wide range of applications including Formula 1 and Automotive industry
Wide range of applications including Aerospace Formula 1 and automotive Industry
Appearance Natural + mass coloringBlackBlueRedGrey Grey White Grey Light grey Black
Grade 5 1 1 1 1 1
Average particle size 42 microm 46 microm NA NA NA NA
Bulk Density 050 gcm3 105 gcm3 048 gcm3 067 gcm3 055 gcm3 051 gcm3
Density of parts 098 gcm3 135 gcm3 095 gcm3 126 gcm3 120 gcm3 108 - 110 gcm3
Moisture absorption 050 (ASTM D570) 033 (ASTM D570) NA NA NA NA
Melting Point 181degC - 183 degC 181degC - 183 degC 183degC 184degC 183degC 184degC
Heat Deflection 18 MPa 86degC 116degC 835degC 88degC 129degC NA
Tensile Strength 44 MPa 30 MPa 46 MPa 44 MPa 51 MPa 65 -70 MPa
Tensile Modulus 1550 MPa 2550 MPa 1602 MPa 3500 MPa 6130 MPa 4700 - 6500 MPa
Elongation break 15 8 36 50 5 3 - 4
Flexural Strength NA NA 463 MPa 68 MPa 76 MPa 94 - 113 MPa
Flexural Modulus 1350 MPa 2275 MPa 1300 MPa 2415 MPa 4633 MPa 4500 - 5600 MPa
Impact Strength (unnotched Izod) 68 KJm2 80 KJm2 132 KJm2 1928 KJm2 2078 KJm2 16 KJm2
Shore Test 68 Shore D 77 Shore D NA NA NA NA
Resistivity domain Insulator Antistatic Insulator NA NA NA
Upper facing processed amp blasting Surface Ra 7 microm 8 microm NA NA NA NA
Upper facing after Finishing Surface Ra 7 microm 1 microm NA NA NA NA
Testing standard Certification ISO ISO GBT GBT GBT GBT
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Prodways Materials by Farsoon
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(2) Under reference InnovrsquoPA 1450 from ExcelTec(3) Polyamid composite simulating PA12 mechanical properties
Development of medical and fire retardant grades on request
TPU-70 A (1) PA11-SX 1350 (1) PA11-SX 1450 (1) PA11-GF 3450 (1) Ultrasint PA6 - X028 (1) PA612-GB 3800 (1)
Specification
Elastomeric material with 70 shore A Elongation at break gt 300 No need for infiltration Possibility to adjust shore based on energy input High resolution
Fine granulometry Ductility elongation and impact resistance Resistance in extreme low and high temperatures Possible use in continuous-shifting regenerating cycles
Medical grade USP Class VI Fine granulometry Ductility elongation and shock resistance Refresh rate at 50 for medical aplications limited to 8-10 cycles
Fine granulometry Similar to injected PA6-MD30 or PP-GB Resistance in extreme temperatures Low shrinkage adapted for big parts Refreash rates at 50 (limited to 8-10 cycles) for lower operating costs
Excellent thermal distortionstability High tensile modulus and strength Friction and torque resistance High burst resistance Precise feature control Processing at 220degC on Prodways high temperature printers
Glass bead filled High modulus in tensile amp flexural with good impact resistance High resistance to thermal deformation Easy to use powder even for large complex geometry or flat sided objects Low sensitivity to moisture effects in processing and final use Snap fit parts possible No refresh (one-shot)
Typical Application Examples
Prototypes and final parts for elastic structures hoses grips bellows bumpers gaskets and seals tubes toys and modeling for Footwear Automotive Aerospace and Luxury industry
Mechanical parts in engine fuel or oil tanks complex end-use parts with snap fit and living hinges for a wide range of applications from Aerospace to Automotive industry
End-use parts for Medical and Dental industry orthotics prosthetics surgical tools drill guides etc
Mechanical parts in the engine compartment complex end-use parts for a wide range of applications from Automotive Aerospace to Military industries
High performance functional parts parts requiring high accuracy strength and thermal distorsion stabililty in automotive or industrial sector motor components air intake systems door handles etc
Large parts for motorsport amp automotive aerospace and railway industries fuel tanks air ducts aerofoils covers fixtures and rotors
Appearance White Matte black Natural + mass coloringBlackBlueRedGrey Light grey White or black Black
Grade 1 1 5 1 2 1
Average particle size 62 microm 50 microm 50 microm 55 microm 70 microm 63 microm
Bulk Density 12 gcm3 055 gcm3 055 gcm3 095 gcm3 052 gcm3 067 gcm3
Density of parts 112 gcm3 102 gcm3 102 gcm3 140 gcm3 114 gcm3 126 gcm3
Moisture absorption NA 112 (ASTM D570) 112 (ASTM D570) 085 (ASTM D570) 265 lt 07 (preliminary)
Melting Point 105 degC to 122degC 199 degC 200 degC 200 degC 222degC lt 199 deg C + - 1degC
Heat Deflection 18 MPa NA 46degC (ASTM D648) 47degC (ASTM D648) 133degC (ASTM D648) 99degC gt 90degC (preliminary)
Tensile Strength 7 MPa 45 MPa 45 MPa 33 MPa 75 MPa 58 MPa +- 5 MPa
Tensile Modulus 65 MPa 1350 MPa 1450 MPa 3450 MPa 3750 MPa 3800 MPa +- 200MPa
Elongation break (XY) 350 45 45 12 45 6 +- 3
Elongation break (Z) 21 21 21 9 -- gt 3
Flexural Strength NA NA NA NA 110 MPa 90 MPa
Flexural Modulus NA 1250 MPa 1300 MPa 2300 MPa 3200 MPa 3600 MPa +- 150Mpa
Impact Strength (unnotched Izod) No break No break No break NA 9 kJm2 25 kJm2 (preliminary)
Shore Test 70 Shore A 75 Shore D 74 Shore D NA NA 82 Shore D
Resistivity domain Insulator Insulator Insulator Antistatic NA NA
Upper facing processed amp blasting Surface Ra NA 9 microm 10 microm 11 microm NA 9 (preliminary)
Upper facing after Finishing Surface Ra NA 7 microm 8 microm 8 microm NA 2 (preliminary)
Testing standard Certification ISO ISO ISO USP Class VI certification(2) ISO ISO ISO
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ProMaker P SERIES COMPATIBLE MATERIALSLaser sintering materials have been developed by Prodways and our partners to work in combination with ProMaker printers
offering an effective additive manufacturing solution for many applications including functional prototyping and industrial needs
(1) Preliminary data Performance characteristics of these materials may change according to product application operating conditions material combined or end use
Photos copyProdways - copyThinkstock - copyShutterstock - V16102017copyProdways 2015 - The information contained in this document is not contractually binding and may not be reproduced without prior approval
A COMPANY OF
FOLLOW US ON TWITTERprodways
ZI Les Garennes - 1-3 rue Chappe 78130 les Mureaux | Tel +33 (0)1 30 90 44 12 | wwwprodwayscom
PA12-S 1550 (1) PA12-GFX 2550 (1) PA12-L 1600 (1) (3) PA12-GF 2500 (1) PA12-MF 6150 (1) PA12-CF 6500 (1)
Specification
Fine granulometry for excellent outline and surface quality Low porosity UV stable High recyclability for lower operating costs
Glass beads amp aluminium filled nylon for reinforced strength Excellent behavior in temperature and good chemical resistance Similar to PP20 injected parts Low and homogeneous shrinkage High recyclability for lower operating costs
General purpose material with excellent mechanical properties and high elongation at break Low water absorption and easy to process Good recyclability
Glass beads filled nylon for enhanced stiffness Higher heat deflection rates
Mineral fabric filled High resistance to thermal deformation Smooth surface Small shrinkage rate Good mechanical properties
Carbon fiber filled High modulus for improved strength Good heat deflection rates Uniform black color
Typical Application Examples
Prototyping and small series for a wide range of applications including Formula 1 Automotive Medical Aerospace Military Luxury industry
Mechanical parts in engine resisting temperature parts for pumps complex end-use parts with improved strength properties for a wide range of applications from Military to Motorsports industry
Wide range of prototyping and rapid manufacturing applications
Parts requiring enhanced stiffness specifically adapted for Automotive industry
Wide range of applications including Formula 1 and Automotive industry
Wide range of applications including Aerospace Formula 1 and automotive Industry
Appearance Natural + mass coloringBlackBlueRedGrey Grey White Grey Light grey Black
Grade 5 1 1 1 1 1
Average particle size 42 microm 46 microm NA NA NA NA
Bulk Density 050 gcm3 105 gcm3 048 gcm3 067 gcm3 055 gcm3 051 gcm3
Density of parts 098 gcm3 135 gcm3 095 gcm3 126 gcm3 120 gcm3 108 - 110 gcm3
Moisture absorption 050 (ASTM D570) 033 (ASTM D570) NA NA NA NA
Melting Point 181degC - 183 degC 181degC - 183 degC 183degC 184degC 183degC 184degC
Heat Deflection 18 MPa 86degC 116degC 835degC 88degC 129degC NA
Tensile Strength 44 MPa 30 MPa 46 MPa 44 MPa 51 MPa 65 -70 MPa
Tensile Modulus 1550 MPa 2550 MPa 1602 MPa 3500 MPa 6130 MPa 4700 - 6500 MPa
Elongation break 15 8 36 50 5 3 - 4
Flexural Strength NA NA 463 MPa 68 MPa 76 MPa 94 - 113 MPa
Flexural Modulus 1350 MPa 2275 MPa 1300 MPa 2415 MPa 4633 MPa 4500 - 5600 MPa
Impact Strength (unnotched Izod) 68 KJm2 80 KJm2 132 KJm2 1928 KJm2 2078 KJm2 16 KJm2
Shore Test 68 Shore D 77 Shore D NA NA NA NA
Resistivity domain Insulator Antistatic Insulator NA NA NA
Upper facing processed amp blasting Surface Ra 7 microm 8 microm NA NA NA NA
Upper facing after Finishing Surface Ra 7 microm 1 microm NA NA NA NA
Testing standard Certification ISO ISO GBT GBT GBT GBT
By Prodways Materials Prodways Materials Prodways Materials by Farsoon
Prodways Materials by Farsoon
Prodways Materials by Farsoon
Prodways Materials by Farsoon
(2) Under reference InnovrsquoPA 1450 from ExcelTec(3) Polyamid composite simulating PA12 mechanical properties
Development of medical and fire retardant grades on request
TPU-70 A (1) PA11-SX 1350 (1) PA11-SX 1450 (1) PA11-GF 3450 (1) Ultrasint PA6 - X028 (1) PA612-GB 3800 (1)
Specification
Elastomeric material with 70 shore A Elongation at break gt 300 No need for infiltration Possibility to adjust shore based on energy input High resolution
Fine granulometry Ductility elongation and impact resistance Resistance in extreme low and high temperatures Possible use in continuous-shifting regenerating cycles
Medical grade USP Class VI Fine granulometry Ductility elongation and shock resistance Refresh rate at 50 for medical aplications limited to 8-10 cycles
Fine granulometry Similar to injected PA6-MD30 or PP-GB Resistance in extreme temperatures Low shrinkage adapted for big parts Refreash rates at 50 (limited to 8-10 cycles) for lower operating costs
Excellent thermal distortionstability High tensile modulus and strength Friction and torque resistance High burst resistance Precise feature control Processing at 220degC on Prodways high temperature printers
Glass bead filled High modulus in tensile amp flexural with good impact resistance High resistance to thermal deformation Easy to use powder even for large complex geometry or flat sided objects Low sensitivity to moisture effects in processing and final use Snap fit parts possible No refresh (one-shot)
Typical Application Examples
Prototypes and final parts for elastic structures hoses grips bellows bumpers gaskets and seals tubes toys and modeling for Footwear Automotive Aerospace and Luxury industry
Mechanical parts in engine fuel or oil tanks complex end-use parts with snap fit and living hinges for a wide range of applications from Aerospace to Automotive industry
End-use parts for Medical and Dental industry orthotics prosthetics surgical tools drill guides etc
Mechanical parts in the engine compartment complex end-use parts for a wide range of applications from Automotive Aerospace to Military industries
High performance functional parts parts requiring high accuracy strength and thermal distorsion stabililty in automotive or industrial sector motor components air intake systems door handles etc
Large parts for motorsport amp automotive aerospace and railway industries fuel tanks air ducts aerofoils covers fixtures and rotors
Appearance White Matte black Natural + mass coloringBlackBlueRedGrey Light grey White or black Black
Grade 1 1 5 1 2 1
Average particle size 62 microm 50 microm 50 microm 55 microm 70 microm 63 microm
Bulk Density 12 gcm3 055 gcm3 055 gcm3 095 gcm3 052 gcm3 067 gcm3
Density of parts 112 gcm3 102 gcm3 102 gcm3 140 gcm3 114 gcm3 126 gcm3
Moisture absorption NA 112 (ASTM D570) 112 (ASTM D570) 085 (ASTM D570) 265 lt 07 (preliminary)
Melting Point 105 degC to 122degC 199 degC 200 degC 200 degC 222degC lt 199 deg C + - 1degC
Heat Deflection 18 MPa NA 46degC (ASTM D648) 47degC (ASTM D648) 133degC (ASTM D648) 99degC gt 90degC (preliminary)
Tensile Strength 7 MPa 45 MPa 45 MPa 33 MPa 75 MPa 58 MPa +- 5 MPa
Tensile Modulus 65 MPa 1350 MPa 1450 MPa 3450 MPa 3750 MPa 3800 MPa +- 200MPa
Elongation break (XY) 350 45 45 12 45 6 +- 3
Elongation break (Z) 21 21 21 9 -- gt 3
Flexural Strength NA NA NA NA 110 MPa 90 MPa
Flexural Modulus NA 1250 MPa 1300 MPa 2300 MPa 3200 MPa 3600 MPa +- 150Mpa
Impact Strength (unnotched Izod) No break No break No break NA 9 kJm2 25 kJm2 (preliminary)
Shore Test 70 Shore A 75 Shore D 74 Shore D NA NA 82 Shore D
Resistivity domain Insulator Insulator Insulator Antistatic NA NA
Upper facing processed amp blasting Surface Ra NA 9 microm 10 microm 11 microm NA 9 (preliminary)
Upper facing after Finishing Surface Ra NA 7 microm 8 microm 8 microm NA 2 (preliminary)
Testing standard Certification ISO ISO ISO USP Class VI certification(2) ISO ISO ISO
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