The Additive Manufacturing Galaxy
Extrusion of
thermopolymers
Conceptual prototypes
High-performance functional elements.
Rapid prototyping
The versatility of the FDM technology makes it possible to produce conceptual or functional prototypes in a concise time, maintaining all the characteristics of series-produced elements.
Bonding and glueing
FDM does not necessarily mean small parts: several elements can be bonded together without any particular drawbacks. Careful finishing and painting are sufficient to achieve a homogeneous result.
Post-processing
Objects produced using FDM technology can be subject to several aesthetic and functional treatments after printing and finishing. In addition to smoothing or polishing, the part can be subjected to water repellent treatments, metallisation or copper plating.
Aesthetic and functional materials
The thermoplastic materials used with the FDM technology vary in nature and performance. Alongside traditional materials such as PLA, ABS or PC, there are also flame retardant or biocompatible materials.
Technical Data
| Materials | PLA | TOUGH | PETG | ASA | ABS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strenght MPa Metodo ASTM D638 |
62 | 35 | 44 | 49 | 43 |
| Elogation at break % Metodo ASTM D638 |
>4.4 | >52.7 | >3.8 | >6 | >2.6 |
| Modulus of elasticity MPa Metodo ASTM D638 |
3600 | 2800 | 1900 | 2100 | 2400 |
| Flexural Modulus MPa Metodo ASTM D790 |
2600 | 2600 | 2000 | 2300 | 77 |
| Notched Impact Strenght J/m Metodo ASTM D256 |
32 | 220 | 18.7 | 140 | 26 |
| Heat Deflection Temp. °C 0,45 MPa Metodo ASTM D648 |
52-49 | 53-49 | 70 | 96 | 84 |
| Materials | PC-ABS | PC-ABS FR | NYLON | NYLON CARBON FIBER | NYLON 12 CARBON FIBER | ULTEM (Fortus Only) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strenght MPa Metodo ASTM D638 |
37 (ISO 527) |
60 (ISO 527) |
66 | 110 | 66 | 47-33 |
| Elogation at break % Metodo ASTM D638 |
14 (ISO 527) |
>50 (ISO 527) |
>10 | N.A. | N.A. | 5.8 - 2.2 |
| Modulus of elasticity MPa Metodo ASTM D638 |
1820 (ISO 527) |
2850 (ISO 527) |
2200 | 7600 | 6000 | 2150-2270 |
| Flexural Modulus MPa Metodo ASTM D790 |
N.A. | N.A. | 1700 | N.A. | N.A. | 2300-2050 |
| Notched Impact Strenght J/m Metodo ASTM D256 |
N.A. | N.A. | 187 | N.A. | N.A. | 120-48 |
| Heat Deflection Temp. °C 0,45 MPa Metodo ASTM D648 |
N.A. | N.A. | 91 | 184 | 154 | 153 |
| Impact Strenght Charpy methos 23°C ISO 179 (kJ/m2) |
25.5 | 42.5 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| Vicat Softening Temp ISO 306 |
108 | 104 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| Flammability Rating UL94 |
N.A. | V0 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| Glass Transition Temp. (Tg °C) | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | 186 |
