Rapid prototyping serves as an invaluable tool for businesses aiming to swiftly iterate and test their product designs, enabling them to refine concepts and identify improvements efficiently. For small batch production runs, 3D printing technologies (FDM) and (SLS) provide a cost-effective and agile solution, enabling companies to produce limited quantities of customized components or products without the need for expensive tooling or lengthy setup times
FDM printers work by heating a thermoplastic filament to its melting point and then extruding it, layer by layer, to create a three dimensional object.
FDM printers are relatively inexpensive and easy to use, making them a popular choice for home and small-scale 3D printing
Stereolithography works by using a photopolymer resin that is cured by exposure to light.
The machine traces out the desired geometry layer by layer using a computer-controlled moving laser beam.
The beam is directed by mirrors that are positioned around the build platform.
When it comes to certain projects, a computer-aided design, or CAD, can be extremely beneficial. A main advantage to using CAD is the fact that it provides experts with greater accuracy. This is done by replacing manual drafting with electronic design software, such as SketchUp, Fusion 360, or AutoCAD Design Edition.
When the first Tough Resin 2000 prototypes came off the line, the engineers were ecstatic. Finally, they had a material that could withstand high voltages and tension, while still maintaining its flexibility and heat dissipating properties. It was a true breakthrough in the field of 3D printing.
The applications for the new material were endless. It could be used to create parts for electrical equipment, as well as for more delicate items like jewelry. It quickly became the go-to resin for many high-end 3D printers.
However, there was one problem that the engineers had not anticipated. The Tough Resin 2000 was so strong and durable, that it began to replace ABS plastic in many applications. This was not what they had intended, and it put a strain on the company's resources.
The team had to find a way to make the Tough Resin 2000 more targeted to its intended market. They eventually succeeded, and the material went on to become one of the most popular resins on the market.
Tough 2000 Resin for Rugged Prototyping Tough 2000 Resin is the strongest and stiffest material in our functional family of Tough and Durable Resins.
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29 (green) or 46 (post-cured) MPa
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