Kimya，技术公司的增材制造材料部门ARMOR, launched a new high-performance 3D filament namedKimya PC-FR。
This novel filament is intended for use in the transport industry. Kimya PC-FR is a ready-to-use fire-smoke polycarbonate plastic with a melting point of 105ºC. Kimya PC FR filament is accredited to EN45545-2 levels HL1/HL2/HL3/R1 and R6, making it particularly appealing for applications requiring fire safety, such as mass transportation (rail, aviation, and naval).
“由于其特定的技术特点,吻mya PC-FR is an ideal material for printing mechanisms and railway parts that are subject to high heat, such as runners to increase the wheel-rail adhesion of a train during emergency braking”, said Nicolas Morand, R&D, Innovation and Industrialization Manager at KIMYA.
Kimya的工业投资组合
Kimya揭示了计划expand its recycled filament rangeto include novel high-performance materials By 2024. Future high-performance filaments will contain between 70 and 100 percent recycled materials, without modifying their properties, as part of KIMYA’s third stage of ARMOR’s FIL’REC project, which is connected to the ORPLAST plastics recycling program.
此外，Kimya还提供了3D printing services to the railway industry。一个身份不明的铁路提供商需要1982年创建的保护盖组件，并使用Kimya Factory Manufacturing Service转向3D打印一小部分聚合物部分。由于不再存在盖子的模具，因此必须在生产前从头开始重塑备件。该团队能够通过在公司的研发中心Kimya Lab内部创建的PEKK细丝来制作3D打印的保护套，并节省成本和较短的交货时间。
“In order to address our industrial clients’ needs as closely as possible, we continue to enrich our range of high-performance filaments created in our own R&D department. Thanks to our expertise in chemical formulation, we can create bespoke materials very quickly and ready-to-use products for any type of application, including food contact and Outdoor environments, including industrial sector applications subject to solvents or high temperatures,” said Benoît Stoeux, Managing director at KIMYA.
Furthermore, KIMYA has formed numerous alliances with 3D printer manufacturers to make the printing process easier for all users. The goal is to get Kimya filaments approved for use on their machines, for industrial customers, and for professional office services. For instance, the Kimya PC-FR filament has been approved for use on the Ultra model byminiFactory, a KIMYA partner since 2018.
“The leading manufacturers of 3D printers recognize our expertise in the formulation and production of high-performance filaments. In 2022, two of our materials were approved byStratasysallowing users to benefit from an extended filament range, gain flexibility and accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing to their production process. In parallel, we are also capable of developing bespoke materials for our manufacturing partners,” added the Managing director at KIMYA.
Additive manufacturing sector’s material portfolio
Recently,additive manufacturing companyInkbit，引入泰坦坚硬的环氧树脂85, the latestadditive manufacturing materialin its portfolio atFormnext 2022。该材料专门针对坚固而设计，可改善需要高精度和生产级机械性能的应用的性能。该材料是针对对消费者对强度，准确且为AM设计的零件的需求而开发的，通常意味着复杂的几何形状。
Furthermore,Mimaki, a manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters, showcased its recent 3D printing innovations at Formnext 2022. The company used its existing portfolio to implement its newestMimaki 3DUJ-2207system to 3D print parts live at the show for visitors to see in real time. Mimaki also introduced Pure Clear MH-110PCL, atransparent materialdesigned to be mixed with users’ preferred color to form a transparent feedstock ideal for medical and architectural 3D printing applications.
Elsewhere,Dressler Group(DG), a manufacturer of thermoplastic powders, displayed its capacity to enhance quality and efficiency for its clients while also serving as its personal driver of innovation at Formnext 2022. According to the company, it is dedicated to maximizing its raw materials and resources in all processes, whether developing individualpowder solutions适用于客户或其自己的制造工厂和流程。
“采用我们的新'磨碎您自己的粉末'方法，我们向我们的客户保证，他们将能够在将来在自己的场所生产我们在梅肯海姆一起开发的任何粉末，并使用特别为他们配置的DG植物生产。正好及时地，按照所需的数量，最重要的是，每次都在习惯的梳妆台品质中。” Dressler Group首席执行官Jan Dressler说。
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Feature image shows KIMYA developing new high-performance materials from recycled plastic for the third stage of the ORPLAST scheme. Photo via KIMYA.
