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PrintForm provides a full spectrum of industrial additive manufacturing processes and solutions, allowing us to fully focus on serving the needs of the customer rather than a specific technology or machine.
Stereolithography (SLA) produces components using a precise UV laser to cure and solidify thin layers of a photo-reactive resin. One of the most accurate 3D printing technologies, SLA is ideal for concept models, rapid prototypes, master patterns, form and fit studies, and investment casting patterns.
Benefits: Superior surface finish with multiple finishing options. Fast lead times.
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is an additive manufacturing technology that builds parts up layer-by-layer by heating and extruding thermoplastic filament. Ideal for building durable components with complex geometries in nearly any shape and size. FDM is a smart choice for anything from concept models to engineering models and production parts.
Benefits: Durable and strong parts made from extruded engineering grade plastics. Multiple colors available.
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) creates tough and geometrically intricate components using a high-powered CO2 laser to fuse powdered thermoplastics. As a part is made, it remains encased in powder, creating a built-in support system. This eliminates the need for specific support structures and allows for complex geometries.
Benefits: Durable and strong parts. Heat and chemically resistant.
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) uses a precise, high-wattage laser to micro-weld powdered metals and alloys to form fully functional metal components direct from CAD data. In many cases, DMLS eliminates time-consuming tooling, and can create complex geometries not possible with other metal manufacturing processes.
Benefits: Materials include Inconel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, and Titanium. DMLS parts are strong, durable, and heat-resistant. DMLS parts are also denser than investment cast metal parts.
MJF utilizes fusing and detailing agents over a powdered nylon 12 building area, with infrared lamps fusing an entire layer in a single pass producing functional, geometrically complex parts .005" layers at a time - with mechanical properties that are comparable to injection molded parts.
Benefits: Superior surface finish, texture and properties representative of molded parts with multiple finishing options. Fast lead times.
CJP is often a lower cost option, and is perfect for creating full-color concept models, architectural models, and demonstration models. Whether printed with color or in standard white, parts can be additionally clear coated to add a hard, smooth coating or wax coated to smooth out the surface finish.
Benefits: Printed in a complete spectrum of brilliant full colors.
PolyJet is an additive jetting process utilizing liquid photopolymers that are deposited layer by layer and cured with a UV light source. Parts made with Polyjet are highly accurate with great surface finish. PolyJet parts are used for form and fit checking, show models, and master patterns for direct casting, and can be sanded and painted for cosmetic applications.
Benefits: High quality surface finish and good impact strength. Benefits similar to SLA process.
PrintForm’s dedicated project managers and expert manufacturing support team are here to make it easy and help guide you through the prototype to production life cycle.
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“Our experience with PrintForm was very positive. The interaction with their engineering team was very enlightening and they were extremely helpful in assisting us with getting our item from concept to completed prototype.” — Jonathan R., Aerospace Design Technician