High Temperature

Somos® PerFORM™ is the photopolymer of choice for composite parts that need to be strong, stiff, and resistant to high temperatures. Somos® PerFORM™ is the appropriate material for a wide range of applications, including tooling, wind tunnel testing, high temperature testing, electrical casings, and automobile housings, due to its superior heat tolerance, detail resolution, and stiffness.

Parts created with Somos PerFORM™ have the lowest viscosity of any composite stereolithography (SLA) material, making them faster to build, easier to post-process, is superior in sidewall quality, and provides unrivalled detail resolution. Somos® PerFORM is a ceramic material with extremely high heat tolerance and rigidity.

HDT @ 0.46 MPa: 132°C (UV Post Cure) and 268°C (Thermal Post Cure)
HDT @ 1.81 MPa: 82°C (UV Post Cure) and 119°C (Thermal Post Cure)

The Stratasys® Neo®800 was designed with the customer in mind for reliable, gold standard SLA 3D printing. Using the Somos® PerFORM™ on the Stratasys® Neo®800 lets you produce dimensionally accurate parts with exceptional sidewalls and crisp feature resolution, resulting in a 50% reduction in finishing time.

Nexa3D® and BASF developed xCERAMIC3280 also known as Ultracur3D® RG 3280, a white ceramic composite resin that combines rigidity and high heat deflection with a ceramic look and feel, opening up new 3D printing possibilities such as wind tunnel testing models, electronic housing and enclosures, and even household goods.

The low viscosity of xCERAMIC3280 allows for incredibly quick printing, producing great detail and mechanical properties in minutes.

HDT @ 0.45 MPa: 205°C (60 minute UV post cure) / 278°C (60 minute UV post cure +2 hrs at 150°C)
HDT @ 1.82 MPa: 120°C (60 minute UV post cure) / 153°C (60 minute UV post cure +2 hrs at 150°C)

The XiP Pro printer from Nexa3D® is one of the ultra-fast resin 3D printers that are specifically made for the xCERAMIC3280 resin. The unique LSPc® technology of Nexa3D® allows for the rapid manufacture of high-temperature resistant parts with high resolution in a matter of hours.

xPEEK147 is a high-temperature-resistant resin with an HDT of 230°C and exceptional dimensional stability for low-load molding applications. xPEEK147 has a good surface finish and enough toughness to withstand mechanical pressures during molding processes.

Its distinctive qualities make it perfect for applications like silicone and polyurethane molding.

HDT @ 0.455 MPa: 238°C
HDT @ 1.82 MPa: 107°C

The XiP Pro printer from Nexa3D® is one of the ultra-fast resin 3D printers that can process the xPEEK147 from Nexa3D® also known as IND147 from LOCTITE 3D resin. The unique LSPc® technology of Nexa3D® allows for the rapid manufacture of high-temperature resistant parts with high resolution in a matter of hours.

ULTEM™ AM9085 filament is a high-performance thermoplastic with exceptional physical and mechanical qualities, ideal for high-demand and specialist applications. It is one of the strongest Stratasys® FDM materials, and its high strength-to-weight ratio makes it ideal for high-strength, low-weight applications.

ULTEM™ AM9085 filament has strong impact resistance, excellent chemical tolerance, and meets various industry standards for flame, smoke, and toxicity.

HDT @ 0.45 MPa: 176.9°C
HDT @ 1.82 MPa: 172.9°C

The Fortus® 450mc provides precise, dependable performance that lets you save production costs. Its proven reliability and capability to use the ULTEM™ AM9085 makes it a trusted 3D printing solution for manufacturers in the aerospace, automotive, rail, oil and gas, and commercial products industries.

One of the distinguishing features of the INFINAM® PEEK filament is its great temperature resistance, which makes it ideal for printing items that must endure extreme temperatures.

With a glass transition temperature of 152 °C, this material can endure long-term temperatures of up to 250 °C and short-term temperatures of up to 300 °C, allowing for the fabrication of parts suitable for use in hostile environments. PEEK filament is also extremely resistant to most organic and inorganic compounds, dissolving only in intense sulfuric and nitric acid.

HDT @ 0.45 MPa: 205°C
HDT @ 1.80 MPa: 155°C

The Roboze ARGO 500 is a high-temperature industrial 3D printer from the Italian manufacturer Roboze that has an extruder capable of reaching 450°C and build envelope that heats up to 180°C. The ARGO 500 is compatible with the INFINAM® PEEK from Evonik and can create large-format parts with a 10 µm positioning accuracy with consistent repeatability.

PA11 CF (Carbon Fiber) is a material made from biological components (castor oil) that has outstanding robustness, ductility, and impact strength. A sustainable alternative to PA12.

PA11 CF is an excellent material for laser sintering and is especially well-suited for the production of long-lasting items like hinges. This material has a high elongation before breaking-elastic, is very impact resistant, has good formability and pliability, and can be utilised for skin contact applications.

HDT @ 0.45 MPa: 189°C
HDT @ 1.80 MPa: 151°C

With an unrivaled 21-hour cycle time, the Nexa3D® QLS 260 uses a single 60 Watt CO2 laser to manufacture PA11 CF production components and prototypes with high mechanical and thermal properties.

INFINAM® ST 6100 L is a high-performance material that unlocks the potential of high temperature resistant manufacturing. INFINAM® ST6100 L sets new standards in the high-strength photopolymer resin category with a combined tensile strength of 89 MPa, flexural stress of 145 MPa and HDT of 120 °C, closing the material gap in ultra-high-strength photopolymers.

These special material properties make INFINAM® ST 6100 L the material of choice for applications requiring high temperature resistance combined with high mechanical strength.

HDT @ 0.45 MPa: 120°C
HDT @ 1.82 MPa: 93°C

The Stratasys® Neo®800 is ideal for those who need large high-definition parts for their applications. Using such a machine to print the INFINAM® ST 6100 L allows you to quickly produce large-format high temperature resistant SD and HD parts with fine resolution and intricate, small details.