Source | BMF
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) is expanding the range of its microArch series 3D printers with the addition of four new materials, which include 3D Systems’ Figure 4 HI TEMP 300-AMB, BASF Ultracur3D 3280 and BMF resins HTF and SR. The new material options enhance the ability of the company’s ultrahigh precision 3D printing solutions to meet the diverse and demanding needs of industries such as moldmaking.
By adding these advanced materials to its lineup, BMF says it is enabling engineers and researchers to create fit-for-purpose precision parts with more accuracy, heat resistance and material performance.
Well suited for extreme thermal environments, this production-grade, ultrahigh temperature-resistant plastic offers a heat deflection temperature (HDT) of over 300°C. With good rigidity and visualization properties, Figure 4 HI TEMP 300-AMB is well suited for low-pressure molding, offering precise testing of high-temperature parts.
A ceramic-filled resin that boasts exceptional stiffness (Young’s modulus of 10 GPa) and a high heat deflection temperature (>280°C), Ultracur3D 3280 is well suited for tooling and molding. Its low viscosity and stable suspension make it both easy to handle and print, positioning it as an excellent material in the field of high-temperature and high-stiffness applications.
A soluble, sacrificial material, SR enables the creation of single-use molds for parts produced with other materials that cannot be easily printed, such as polypropylene (PP) or polyoxymethylene (POM). This material opens new possibilities for prototyping and low-volume production by reducing the cost and complexity of micro injection molding.
