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3D Systems unveils advanced photopolymer that shows thermoplastic behavior

By Leslie Langnau | September 25, 2019

3D Systems unveiled Figure 4 Production Black 10 (PRO-BLK 10) – a production material for additive manufacturing applications for the production of end-use plastic parts without tooling. This results in faster part production than with methods that need tooling.

Figure 4 PRO-BLK 10 is 3D Systems’ first photopolymer for additive manufacturing that exhibits thermoplastic behaviors, providing a combination of speed, accuracy, strength and durability previously only associated with injection molding output. The material works with a simple isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wash and does not require a secondary thermal post-cure process, reducing the extensive solvent cleaning cycles needed with other technologies.

Automotive dashboard vent produced in 3D Systems’ revolutionary new production material, Figure 4 PRO-BLK 10. Combined with Figure 4 3D printing technology, this material delivers final parts on average up to 4X faster than competing systems.

In customer testing of a variety of parts, the Figure 4 system and the production black material delivered a part in hand on average up to 4X faster (including print and cure time), compared to customers’ existing 3D production systems.

Several 3D Systems Figure 4 customers are already realizing the benefits of incorporating Figure 4 PRO-BLK 10 into their production workflows. Chris Nicoll, prototype lab manager at D&K Engineering – a product design and contract manufacturer based in San Diego, CA – has begun to use the material in his additive lab. “One thing we’re really excited about with Figure 4 PRO-BLK 10 is the capability to produce complex, fine details on parts without tooling,” said Nicoll. “We created several threaded parts in the same print with a variety of dimensions and each one is perfect. The quality is just outstanding. I’m excited about how the new Figure 4 production black material along with our Figure 4 Modular printer will help us provide production parts to our customers more quickly. With the enhanced speed, we’ll also be able to take on more projects, which will help us grow our business.”

New materials facilitating new applications
In addition to 3D Systems’ new Figure 4 PRO-BLK 10, the company is also announcing four additional Figure 4 materials to add to its range of applications:
• Figure 4 EGGSHELL-AMB 10: A process-optimized material for the production of sacrificial tooling for casting true silicone components.
• Figure 4 HI TEMP 300-AMB: Industry-leading, ultra-high temperature (300 Celsius) rigid plastic suitable for production applications such as high temperature component testing and stators and motor enclosures.
• Figure 4 FLEX-BLK 20: Durable, flexible, high impact, fatigue resistant material with long term environmental stability for functional assemblies and prototypes such as automotive styling parts, consumer goods and electronic components, snap-fit assemblies, containers and enclosures.
• Figure 4 RUBBER-BLK 10: High-tear strength, malleable, material designed for prototyping hard, rubber-like parts such as grips, handles and couplings.

3D Systems
www.3dsystems.com

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