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3D printing materials from igus® are 50x more wear-resistant vs. standard materials

Our 3D-printing powders and filaments have been proven to last up to 50 times longer than standard 3D-printing materials inside moving applications. We extensively test our engineered composite plastic iglide® materials inside our 41,000 ft.² test laboratory in Cologne, Germany to ensure every 3D-printed component offers exceptional wear resistance comparable to our iglide® injection-molded parts. All igus® 3D printed parts are low-friction, maintenance-free and self-lubricating. We produce custom 3D-printed components for prototypes and small batches, no minimum order quantity required!

Benefits:

50 times more wear-resistant than standard 3D printing materials
Comparable wear resistance to iglide injection-molded parts
Optimized for friction and can be used without additional lubricant
More than 30 years experience developing high-performance plastics for moving applications
Tested in the industry’s largest test laboratory
Order online – our 3D printing service is fast, easy & cost-effective

Reference the iglide® – 3D printing: Information Sheet

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Breaking the (Injection) Mold: 3D Printing Whitepaper

Since its creation in the 1980s, 3D printing has evolved tremendously, with more printing technologies and material types available. Research shows that engineers in North America are optimistic about the future of 3D printing and believe new materials will help advance the industry.

This whitepaper details a new plastic material solution that allows engineers and product developers to print parts with wear rates comparable to certain injection-molded components. Learn more about the wear rates of 3D printed components vs. injection molded components.

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SLS Powder Material

High wear resistance and great strength for sliding applications and gears
Best seller in 3D printing service
Can be processed with suitable commercially available laser sintering machines

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FDM Filament

Materials for special requirements such as FDA, high-temperature & chemical resistance
1.75mm and 3mm diameters
High wear-resistance
Low coefficients of friction

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DLP Resin

World's first wear-resistant DLP resin
30-60x longer service life compared to conventional 3D printing resins
Gears with the tooth module of 0.2 possible
High level of detail: resolution up to 35 μm

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Test Lab in Cologne, Germany

igus® continuously tests the tribological properties of its 3D printed parts based on DIN ISO 7148-2 inside our 41,000-square-foot lab in Cologne, Germany.

We cover linear, pivoting and rotary movements on different types of shafts to ensure that our dry-running iglide® 3D printing materials will last up to 50 times longer than standard 3D printing materials inside moving applications.

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