ShenZhen GuangYinDa Electromechanical Equipment Co. Dedicated to providing customers with professional 3D printing comprehensive solutions, equipped with dozens of high-end printing equipment, providing a number of different performance materials to choose from, can provide technical consulting, product data processing, rapid prototyping, small batch manufacturing, terminal components manufacturing to the product post-processing of the whole chain of technical services.
There are a lot of customers do not know what 3D printing processing materials are available in GuangYinDa, today we organize an introduction about the main 3D printing processing materials of GuangYinDa.
FDM-3D printing technology materials (Fused Deposition Molding Method)
FDM (Fused Deposition Molding) 3D printing technology principle is to melt thermoplastic materials by heating, according to the computer-controlled path layer-by-layer deposition and curing, and ultimately the formation of three-dimensional solid model. GuangYinDa mainly ABS, ASA, Nylon 12CF, PLA, ULTEM 9085, ULTEM 1010 processing materials 6, the following on these materials from the advantages and disadvantages, performance and application scenarios are introduced.
ABS Material
Advantages
ABS material has excellent tensile strength, impact strength, excellent heat resistance, moderate cost, one meter size one piece molding.
Disadvantages
ABS material has the property of shrinking when it gets cold, so compared with other high-precision 3D printing materials, the molding accuracy of ABS material may be slightly inferior.
Application Scenario
1, prototyping and product design
Modeling: ABS material is commonly used to make prototype models, such as automotive parts and appliance housings, due to its fine printing effect and good mechanical properties. Designers can utilize the plasticity and stability of ABS material for rapid product iteration and design verification, accelerating the product development process.
Functional prototypes: The high strength and durability of ABS materials make them suitable for producing functional prototypes that need to withstand mechanical stress or long-term use, such as consumer electronics and automotive interior parts.
2、Educational field
ABS material is widely used in the production of teaching models because of its safety and easy operation.
3、Manufacturing industry
Automotive parts: ABS materials have important applications in the automotive manufacturing industry, such as instrument panels, wheel covers, interior parts and so on. Its heat resistance, impact resistance and chemical resistance make ABS material able to withstand various challenges in the automotive environment.
Electronic housings: ABS materials are also widely used in the manufacture of electronic product housings, such as computer cases, printer housings and so on. Its excellent insulating properties and processing performance makes ABS materials become the ideal choice for electronic enclosures.
4, medical equipment
In the medical field, models printed in ABS material can be used for surgical planning and education to help doctors better understand the surgical process and anatomy.
5、Consumer goods
ABS material can also be used to manufacture a variety of consumer products, such as toys, lamp housings, speaker housings and so on. Its beauty, durability and easy processing characteristics make ABS materials have a place in the consumer goods market.
ASA Material
Advantages
Better mechanical properties than ABS, good strength and toughness, anti-ultraviolet (UV), sunscreen, aging resistance.
Cons
Compared to other 3D printing materials, ASA materials are slightly more expensive to purchase and have higher temperature requirements.
Application Scenario
1、Outdoor application
Outdoor decorations, signs, billboards: ASA material is ideal for model printing in outdoor environments due to its excellent UV stability, which can keep the color bright for a long time and is not easy to fade.
Outdoor furniture and equipment: ASA can make durable outdoor furniture, flower pots, gardening tools, etc. It is favored for its weather resistance and durability.
2、Automobile parts
Body parts and exterior decorative parts: ASA's temperature and chemical resistance make it an ideal choice for printing parts in the automotive field, such as exterior mirrors, radiator grills, tailgates, lampshades, etc., which need to withstand harsh conditions such as sun, rain and strong winds.
Motorcycle panels, camping cars, small boat hulls, surfboards: ASA is also used in these areas to provide robust and durable parts.
3、Industrial parts
Mechanical parts, jigs and fixtures, molds: ASA's high strength and durability make it suitable for printing a wide range of parts in the industrial field, and it can meet the high requirements for material strength and durability.
4、Lighting applications
Outdoor lighting equipment: ASA material is widely used in the manufacture of outdoor lighting equipment, such as street lamps, landscape lights, etc., due to its excellent weather resistance and UV resistance.
5、Electronic product shell
Durable equipment shell: such as sewing machines, telephones, kitchen equipment and other all-weather use of the equipment shell, ASA materials can provide good protection to prevent the equipment from being affected by the external environment.
6、Construction industry
Building components and decorative parts: ASA materials can also be used in the construction industry, printing some need to withstand the outdoor environment of the components and decorative parts, such as sunshade, decorative lines and so on.
Nylon 12 CF
Advantages
Strength comparable to metal, strong abrasion resistance, high strength and hardness, anti-static, drop and corrosion resistance, excellent strength/mass ratio composite material.
Cons
Nylon 12 CF is more costly than common 3D printing materials such as ASA or ABS.
Application Scenario
1、Aerospace
Due to its lightweight and high-strength characteristics, Nylon 12 CF material is very suitable for aerospace parts manufacturing, such as aircraft internal components, seat brackets and so on.
2、Automotive manufacturing
In the automotive industry, Nylon 12 CF material can be used for the production of vehicle brackets, jigs and fixtures, functional prototypes, etc., in order to improve the stiffness and strength of the components, while reducing weight and optimizing fuel efficiency.
3、Sports equipment
The sports equipment field requires high strength and light weight, Nylon 12 CF material can be used to manufacture high-performance sports equipment, such as bicycle frames, skis and so on.
4、Consumer Goods
In the field of consumer goods, Nylon 12 CF materials can be used to manufacture a variety of durable and lightweight products, such as sports equipment, home furnishings and so on.
5、Jigs and Fixtures
In the manufacturing industry, jigs and fixtures are indispensable tools in the production process, and Nylon 12 CF material is ideal for the manufacture of jigs and fixtures due to its high strength and lightweight characteristics, in order to improve production efficiency and product quality.
PLA Material
Advantages
Provides good tensile strength, stiffness, suitable for rapid proof of concept and design verification, material made from renewable resources, available in a variety of colors.
Cons
Poor temperature resistance, limited strength and toughness, moisture absorption also need to be considered in selection and use.
Application Scenario
1. Personal and household items
PLA materials are suitable for 3D printers for personal and home use, and can be used to manufacture a variety of personalized items, such as artwork, accessories, toys and decorations.
2、Model and prototype manufacturing
Due to its good processability and cost-effectiveness, PLA materials are commonly used to manufacture models, samples or prototypes to help creators quickly verify and realize their ideas.
3、Biomedical field
With its superior biocompatibility, PLA is widely used in the field of biomedical materials, such as for manufacturing implantable medical devices and biodegradable stents.
4、Packaging materials
Due to its environmental friendliness and good physical properties, PLA can be used to make disposable tableware, food packaging, etc. to meet the needs of the packaging industry.
5、Fiber and non-manufactured materials
PLA can also be used to produce fibers and other non-manufactured items, such as lawn grass membrane.
6、Education and scientific research
In the field of education and scientific research, PLA materials are widely used for prototyping and experimentation in teaching and research activities due to their ease of use and cost-effectiveness.
ULTEM 9085 Material
Advantages
Meets FST (Flame, Smoke, Toxic Substance) protection standards, UL94-V0 rated flame retardant, high temperature and chemical resistant, ideal for aerospace, automotive and military applications.
Disadvantages
ULTEM 9085 is more costly compared to some other 3D printing materials, due to its heat resistance and strength, processing ULTEM 9085 may require specialized equipment and a higher level of skill.
Application Scenario
1. Aerospace
Aircraft interior components: e.g. seat parts, cabin trim, ventilation system components.
Electrical housings and connectors: Due to its excellent insulation and heat resistance, ULTEM 9085 is suitable for the manufacture of electrical housings and connectors.
Sensor and instrument housings: for the protection of sensitive electronic equipment.
2、Automotive industry
Interior components: including instrument panels, control panels and other interior parts.
Piping systems: chemical resistance makes it suitable for automotive fluid transfer systems.
Functional prototyping and customization tools: for testing and manufacturing processes.
3、Medical Devices
Surgical instruments: due to its biocompatibility and resistance to sterilization, it can be used to manufacture surgical instruments.
Medical device components: such as components for diagnostic equipment.
4、Electronics industry
Electronic equipment housings: used to protect sensitive electronic components.
High-performance switches and sockets: due to its heat and chemical resistance.
5、Industrial equipment
Tools and fixtures: for manufacturing and assembly lines.
Heat and chemical resistant properties of industrial components: such as valves, pumps and pipes.
ULTEM 1010 Material
Advantages
Food contact, biocompatibility certified, UL94-V0 rated flame retardant, high temperature resistant, chemical resistant, advanced processing and prototyping for automotive, aerospace, medical and food production industries.
Disadvantages
Compared to other common 3D printing materials, ULTEM 1010 may have a relatively high material cost due to its excellent properties and wide range of applications.
Application Scenario
1、Automotive field
Hood components: ULTEM 1010 can be used to manufacture automotive hoods and their components such as housings, pipes and semi-structural assemblies. These components need to withstand high temperatures and mechanical stress, and ULTEM 1010's high strength and thermal stability make it ideal.
Lamps and sensors: Due to its excellent chemical resistance and electrical insulation properties, ULTEM 1010 is also suitable for the manufacture of electrical and electronic components such as lamps and sensors.
2. Aerospace
Extra-cabin components: In the aerospace field, ULTEM 1010 can be used to manufacture extra-cabin components, which need to maintain stability and reliability in extreme environments.
Engine components: aviation engine components on the high temperature resistance and mechanical properties of the material requirements are extremely high, ULTEM 1010's excellent performance makes it become one of the candidates for the manufacture of these parts.
3、Medical field
Surgical guides and medical devices: ULTEM 1010 is widely used in the manufacture of surgical guides and other medical devices that can withstand autoclaving due to its biocompatibility and resistance to autoclaving. These instruments are used in rigorous medical environments that demand the highest levels of material performance and safety.
Trays and fixtures: In the surgical process, trays and fixtures and other auxiliary tools are also often manufactured using ULTEM 1010 to ensure its stability and durability.
4、Food production field
Temperature-resistant molds and fixtures: ULTEM 1010 has been certified for food contact and can be used to manufacture temperature-resistant molds, patterns and fixtures in food production. These components need to withstand high temperatures and food contact environments, and ULTEM 1010's high temperature and chemical resistance make it the material of choice.
SLA-3D printing technology materials (stereolithography)
The principle of SLA (Stereo Light Curing) 3D printing technology is to use liquid photosensitive resin as the material, and scan the liquid resin layer by layer by UV laser beam, so that the liquid resin is cured to form the desired three-dimensional shape. GuangYinDa mainly white/black resin material, high strength and high toughness resin material and fully transparent/semi-transparent resin material, the following on these materials from the advantages and disadvantages, performance and application scenarios are introduced.
White resin material
High-strength and high-toughness resin materials
Transparent resin material
Stereo Lithography Appearance
Advantages
White/black resin material has a good balance of strength, toughness, temperature resistance, and warping and deformation.
High-strength/high-toughness resin materials have high durability (>6 months) and excellent performance, closer to ABS.
Fully transparent/semi-transparent resin materials are extremely transparent after sanding and spraying varnish, and are suitable for high transparency needs.
Disadvantages
The SLA system requires a stable working environment with high requirements for temperature, humidity, light and other conditions.
Application Scenario
1. Industrial Manufacturing
Functional prototyping: for rapid prototyping of products to validate designs and test functionality.
Mold Manufacturing: Producing complex shaped molds for injection molding, die casting and other molding processes.
Parts production: Direct production of durable end parts, especially in aerospace, automotive manufacturing and other fields.
2、Medical Industry
Medical Devices: Manufacture medical devices such as surgical tools, prostheses, and stents.
Personalized medicine: customized skeletal implants, dental braces, etc. according to the specific needs of patients.
3、Education and Research
Teaching models: used in education and research to display complex biological structures, chemical molecular models, etc.
Scientific research prototype: used for prototype design and testing in scientific research experiments.
4、Aerospace
Component manufacturing: to produce certain components inside airplanes and spacecraft.
5、Dental
Dental braces: customized personalized dental braces.
Dental models and restorations: production of dental models and restorations.
6、Art Creation
Artwork: Artists use 3D printing technology to create unique works of art.
SLS-3D printing technology materials (selective laser sintering)
SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) 3D printing technology principle is to use high-energy infrared laser as an energy source, according to the computer output of the model contour, the powder material layer by layer scanning and fusion, fused powder layer will be sintered together, the formation of three-dimensional objects, remove the excess powder that is to get the product. GuangYinDa mainly PA11, PA12 material, the following introduction of these materials from the advantages and disadvantages, performance and application scenarios.
PA11 Material
Advantages
PA11 has strong flexibility, high part quality, fatigue resistance, mechanical properties of thermoplastic materials, suitable for the production of prostheses, insoles, sporting goods, clasps, hinges and so on.
Disadvantages
PA11 has a relatively low heat distortion temperature and is not as thermally stable at high temperatures as some other high performance plastics.
1. Consumer electronic products
Internal structural components of electronic devices: such as brackets and housings for cell phones and laptops.
Connectors and cable sheaths: for their good abrasion resistance and electrical insulation.
2、Aerospace
Internal components of airplanes: such as brackets, fixtures and connectors.
Non-structural parts of spacecraft: because of PA11's light weight and good temperature resistance.
3、Automotive industry
Automotive components: such as fuel lines, cooling system parts, and under-the-hood components.
Lightweight structural components: to reduce vehicle weight and improve fuel efficiency.
4、Medical Devices
Disposable medical devices: e.g. surgical tools and fixtures.
Customized patient-specific devices: such as orthotics and prosthetics.
5、Industrial Equipment
Industrial clamps, fixtures and operating handles: for their wear and chemical resistance.
Valve and pump components: can be used in harsh chemical environments.
6、Molds and tools
Rapid prototyping of injection molds and casting dies.
Manufacturing of functional tools and fixtures for production processes.
PA12 Material
Advantages
Good high toughness, heat resistance, low water absorption, corrosion resistance, high fatigue resistance, good surface quality, easy to paint, good dimensional stability, good biocompatibility, fast part manufacturing in small batches, suitable for functional part validation.
Disadvantages
PA12 undergoes thermal expansion at high temperatures, PA12 properties may be affected by UV, ozone and oxygen.
1. Industrial Manufacturing
Functional Prototyping: Used to test and validate product designs and simulate the performance of the final product.
Tools and Fixtures: Manufacture customized tools and fixtures for use on production and assembly lines.
Spare and Replacement Parts: Manufacture mechanical parts that are difficult to procure or customize.
2、Plumbing and piping
Customized joints and connectors: for special sizes or complex piping systems.
3、Footwear and fashion
Footwear design: for the manufacture of customized soles and footwear components.
Fashion accessories: such as handbags and belt buckles.
4、Sports equipment
Customized sports accessories: such as ski boots, bicycle parts, golf club heads, etc.
5、Personal protective equipment
Safety helmets: for motorcycle helmets, sports helmets, etc.
Protective gear: such as knee pads, wrist guards, etc.
6、Research and Education
Teaching models: used for education and display of complex structures.
Research projects: customized experimental devices for various research projects.
At present, GuangYinDa mainly provides 3D printing processing services for the above materials, if you have other material 3D printing needs, welcome to call us for consultation.
