Weerg's new formula for metal replacement
IndPrint
Weerg has expaned its range of 3D printable materials with the introduction of the new Extreme Carbon Fiber+PA12, the result of an exclusive formulation developed by its own research and development department.
This is a thermoplastic polymer in high tech yarn that combines and optimises the advantages of the two materials that compose it, guaranteeing advanced mechanical properties, dimensional stability and resistance to chemicals. For the processing of this material, Weerg has also implemented six new 3D printing systems with FDM technology dedicated to the production with the new Extreme. These are high performance solutions that complement the 12 HP Multi Jet Fusion 5210 industrial printers already in place, creating a cutting edge 3D printing production facility unique in Europe.
Formulated specifically for metal replacement, Extreme Carbon Fiber+PA12 provides stiffness and XYZ flexural strength superior to the classic PA12, with a performance similar to aluminium 5083. Among the pluses there is also the extreme lightness deriving from the rectilinear infill at 15% and the excellent chemical resistance to oils, greases, aliphatic and alkaline hydrocarbons.
Extreme Carbon Fiber+PA12 also absorbs very little moisture, a feature that guarantees optimal performance in all conditions, even outdoors and below zero. Currently available in natural black finish, which respects the mechanic features, this material is ideal for applications that require the right combination of rigidity, strength and durability in many fields ranging from automotive to biomedical, aerospace to design.
‘We have invested in enhancing our research and development department to accelerate the testing of the most innovative open-source materials with the aim of further expanding our offer in the field of 3D printing,’ said Matteo Rigamonti, founder of Weerg. A sector that in the last year has exponential growth and increasingly shows the need for new materials to be used for specific industrial processes. ‘The introduction of Extreme allows us to propose online the parts and components making process to combine the performance of metals with the versatility of additive manufacturing, with the added value of all the pluses that distinguish the weerg.com platform, among which the extremely competitive costs.’
In fact, the Italian service that offers online CNC machining and 3D printing has always distinguished itself on the international market for the quality of its proposal based on assets such as: 100% made in Italy quality, latest generation technologies, automated workflow whose scale economies allow the company to be very competitive. Plus, which are added all the advantages of the service based on pure e-commerce, from the exclusive online quoter to the certain delivery date.
The release of the new Extreme Carbon Fibre+PA12 is supported by a promotional campaign that provides interesting discounts for customers who decide to test its performance. In addition, Weerg has already announced the release, in the next few weeks, of additional materials that will be added to those currently in the range. In addition to the new Extreme Carbon Fiber+PA12 printed with FDM technology, the company proposes 3D processing in Nylon PA12, Nylon PA11 and Polypropylene, made with HP MJF technology, and in resin. HP MJF technology, and in ABS like grey resin obtained with MSLA LED with the exclusively owned technology 4KSPER Technology.
