Rapid Prototyping
The Challenge
If you are looking for ways to create plastic prototypes
that closely resemble the intended production material, to verify the
appearance of the design, we have the solution for you.
The Solution
We can generate one or several engineering plastic or
elastomer parts directly in DBC Tool's Sinterstation.
The Benefits
Your parts will be in hand quickly. You can test functional
parts, make design changes and quickly create another set of parts as
needed. Your project moves more quickly, your product enters market sooner,
and design changes don't cost you at the tooling stage.
The Process
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We prepare a STL file from 3-D CAD data.
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You choose the material.
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A precision roller mechanism automatically spreads a
thin layer of powered SLS material across the build platform.
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Using data from the STL file, a CO2 laser draws a cross
section of the object on the layer of powder. As the laser draws the
cross section, it selectively "sinters" (heats and fuses) the
powder, creating a solid mass that represents one cross section of the
part.
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The system repeats these steps, forming layer upon
layer, growing the object until complete.
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Once the part is complete, it is removed and finished as
desired.
The Materials
DuraForm™ PA - Tough durable engineering
plastic
- Good heat and chemical resistance
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- Excellent surface finish with fine detail
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- USP level VI certification
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DuraForm™ GF - Glass filled engineering plastic
- Strong rigid plastic prototypes
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- Increased modulus and heat resistance
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DSM Desotech SOMOS® - Thermoplastic Elastomer
- Flexible rubber like prototypes and parts
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- Excellent Abrasion resistance
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CastForm™PS- Polystrene
- Foundry Friendly for investment casting patterns
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- Compatabile with standard wax removal processes
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- All metals can be cast: Ti, Al, Mg, Zn
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