At this year’s Formnext, hundreds of products are being launched. From Polish 3D printing company, Sinterit, comes the launch of a newpowder stock for its Lisa range of small SLS 3D printers.
A TPE, the powder is the first thermoplastic elastomer from the company. It boasts advantages such as durability, elasticity and also an elongation at break of 196%.
Furthermore, a new feature of the material is that it can be covered with the sealer, making it watertight and airtight. Sinterit suggests this material will be useful for 3D printing anything from prototypes in either the automotive to household industries.
Konrad Głowacki, Sinterit co-founder, said: “It was important for Sinterit to introduce TPE material for small SLS 3D printers, as it opens up the possibilities for our clients… Water tightness and therefore air-tightness have been the next frequently raised issues, and we are happy to deliver the solution.”
TPE for Rapid Prototyping of Products
Sinterit explains that the properties of TPE are that it’s strong, dense and elastic and, as a result, can be used for various industry prototypes. It is especially useful for prototyping products which need to be tested by skin-touch.
The material is similar to vulcanized caoutchouc (rubber) but isn’t susceptible to elastic deformation. As a result, TPE can be used for prototyping hoses, tubes and even footwear.
As well as meeting prototyping needs, Sinterit adds that the material could be used for final parts which need to be resistant to vibrations or impact and non-slip. For example, dampeners, anti-skid pads, car window seals and doors.
Announced on the eve of formnext, the materials are already available for purchase for the company’s Lisa and Lisa Pro printers. Sinterit is at formnext 2018, in hall 3.1, booth G41 until November 16.
Source: Press Release
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