EOSINT Pand FORMIGA Pmaterials For Plastic Laser-sintering .

EOSINT P and FORMIGA P materialsfor plastic laser-sintering systems

ContentsPages— Material data overview3— ALUMIDE 6— CarbonMide 9— PA 2200/220112— PA 2210 FR18— PA 3200 GF22— PEEK HP325— PrimeCast 1012834— PrimePart DCEOS 2008 EOSINT P FORMIGA P MaterialsPage 2

EOS offers different application-optimized polymermaterials for plastic laser-sintering systems (1)Polymer materials and its typical applications:Name of materialMaterial typeTypical applicationsPA 2210 FRFlame-retardant polyamide 12PA 3200 GFGlass-filled polyamide 12Dimensional accurate, high machinable illustr.models, tooling inserts, jig manufactureLight weight, mechanically stressed,functional partsIllustrative models, functional parts/endproducts, spare partsFunctional parts with requirementson fire protection**Housing components,thermally heavy used parts, wear resistantPolystyreneLost patterns, master patterns forplaster/vacuum castingPolyamide 11Automotive components (esp. interior parts),aerospace applicationsALUMIDE Aluminium-filled PA 12CarbonMide Carbon fibre filled PA 12PA 2200/2201Polyamide 12PrimeCast 101PrimePart DC* same as PA 2200/2201, but reduced refreshment rate** up to UL 94/V0Source: EOSEOS 2008 EOSINT P FORMIGA P MaterialsPage 3

EOS offers different application-optimized polymermaterials for plastic laser-sintering systems (2)Summary of some relevant characteristicsName of materialALUMIDE Tensile ModulusTensile strengthElongation at break(MPa)(MPa)(%)3800* / 3200**48* / 40**4* / 2.4**6100/3400/2200***72/56/25***4.1/6.3/1.3***PA 2200/22011700* / 1650**48* / 47**20* / 10**PA 2210 FR2500* / 2300**45* / 37**4.7* / 2.4**PA 3200 GF3000* / 2500**49* / 47**8* / 5.6**1600*5.5* / 1.2**0.4*CarbonMide PrimeCast 101PrimePart DC15504848All data are guide values; please see material data sheets for further details*x-/y-direction, **z-direction, ***x-/y-/z-directionSource: EOSEOS 2008 EOSINT P FORMIGA P MaterialsPage 4

ALUMIDE - aluminium-filled PA 12Properties and applications— Properties excellent dimensional accuracy high stiffness metallic appearance good finishing properties low tool-wear post-processingpossibilities— Typical applications illustrative models thermally stressed housings jig manufacturing tool inserts for injecting andmoulding for small series, endproducts and spare partsTrain door openerLaser-sintered functional prototype of a dooropener for a sliding train doorSource: Createc Engineering ProductsSource: EOSEOS 2008 EOSINT P FORMIGA P MaterialsPage 5

ALUMIDE - for special requirements ontemperature, surface and opticsEssential material properties— General material data Bulk density: Density of lasersintered parts*:1.36 g/cm3— Mechanical properties Tensile modulus (x,y)/(z): Tensile strength (x,y)/(z): Elongation at break (x,y)/(z): 3,5% flexural stress (x,y)/(z):3800/3200 MPa48/40 MPa4/2,4 %72/61 MPa— Thermal properties Melting point: Heat conductivity**:0.67 g/cm3Rubber boot sole172 - 180 C0.5 - 0.8 W(mK)-1ALUMIDE material as DirectTool for rubberinjection moulding.Source: Tecnologia & Design* EOS-method (following DIN EN ISO 845)** at 170 C, hot wire methodSource: EOSEOS 2008 EOSINT P FORMIGA P MaterialsPage 6

CarbonMide - carbon-fibre filled polyamideProperties and applications— Properties outstanding mechanical properties extreme resistance and strength high stiffness anthracite-coloured parts electrical conductivity— Typical applications fully functional prototypes withrefined surface (e.g. for windtunnel tests)Bearing blockSource: EOSSource: EOSEOS 2008 EOSINT P FORMIGA P MaterialsPage 7

CarbonMide - for parts under high mechanical loadEssential material properties— General material data Bulk density: Density of lasersintered parts*:0.50 g/cm31.04 g/cm3— Mechanical properties Tensile modulus x/y/z:6100/3400/2200 MPa Tensile strength x/y/z:72/56/25 MPa Elongation at break x/y/z: 4.1/6.3/1.3 %— Thermal properties Melting point:172 - 180 CAirduct— Electrical properties Specific resistance:Source: EOS46.3·10-3Ωm[-5. 5V] x* EOS-method (following DIN EN ISO 845)Source: EOSEOS 2008 EOSINT P FORMIGA P MaterialsPage 8

PA 2200/2201 - very fine multi-functionalpolyamideProperties and applications— Properties good mechanical properties biocompatible with ISO 10993-1 certified for use with food(except high alcoholic foodstuff) high detail resolution high long-term constant behaviour parts withstand high-temperaturepainting and metal coating— Typical applications parts in design quality functional parts vacuum casting pattern end products spare partsVacuum cleaner Volta Bolido16-piece fully functional parts with all mechanicalproperties like the series partBy courtesy of GT Prototyper AB.Source: EOSEOS 2008 EOSINT P FORMIGA P MaterialsPage 9

PA 2200/2201 - for fully functional parts under highmechanical and thermal loadEssential material properties— General material data Bulk density: Density of lasersintered parts*:0.9 - 0.95 g/cm3— Mechanical properties Tensile modulus (x,y)/(z): Tensile strength (x,y)/(z): Elongation at break (x,y)/(z): Ball indentation hardness:1700/1650 MPa48/47 MPa20/10 %78 N/mm2— Thermal properties Melting point :0.45 g/cm3Steering wheelPhysically identically with series parts. Testswith different design variations.172 - 180 CSource: Volvo Car Corporation, Sweden.* EOS-method (following DIN EN ISO 845)Source: EOSEOS 2008 EOSINT P FORMIGA P MaterialsPage 10

PA 2200 - for parts under high mechanical andthermal loadPropertyVolume ResistanceMeasurement MethodDIN/ISOUnitValueDIN 53482Ω*cm1013 –1015Ω1013102 Hz3,8IEC-Publ. 93Surface ResistanceDIN 53482IEC-Publ. 93Relative Permittivity (1 kHz)DIN53483IEC-Publ. 250Dielectric StrengthDIN 53481KV/mm92Dielectric Dissipation Factor(1 kHz)DIN 53483-0.05 – 0.09IEC-Publ. 250Note: The electrical properties depend on temperature and relative air humidity strongly. The above mentioned values characterisethe polyamide material at following conditions: storage at 23 C, 50 % air humidity up to saturation.The details contained herein characterise the electrical behaviour of the material and not of a specified building part. The detailsare based on our present state of knowledge and experience. We do, however, pass them without any warranty or propertyassurance.Source: EOSEOS 2008 EOSINT P FORMIGA P MaterialsPage 11

PA 2200 – low coefficient of friction and very goodabrasion resistance* (1)Coefficient of sliding friction in dependenceof bearing temperature(Lubrimeter test acc. A. Bartel)Coefficient of sliding friction as function ofpressure load(Lubrimeter test acc. A. Bartel)* by the example of PA12Source: EOSEOS 2008 EOSINT P FORMIGA P MaterialsPage 12

PA 2200 – low coefficient of friction and very goodabrasion resistance* (2)Abrasion on bearing as function of thesliding distanceL-GB 30 - glass spheresL-GF 30 - glass fibresAbrasion of sintered parts to Taber-TestMaterialMeasurement methodDIN/ISOUnitValuePA 2200DIN 53754mg/2000 U34PA 3200 GFDIN 53754mg/2000 U30* by the example of PA12Source: EOSEOS 2008 EOSINT P FORMIGA P MaterialsPage 13

PA 2210 FR- for increased requirements on fireprotectionProperties and applications— Properties flame-retarding good mechanical properties high detail resolution good long-term constant behaviour parts withstand high-temperaturepainting and metal coating from wall thickness of 2 mm conformwith UL94-V0— Typical applications fully functional parts in design quality functional parts vacuum casting end products spare partsFuel tankFully functional part, built within 4 days, and filledwith fuel for testing purposes.By courtesy of FKM SintertechnikSource: EOSEOS 2008 EOSINT P FORMIGA P MaterialsPage 14

PA 2210 FR with flame-retarding additives free ofhalogensEssential material properties— General material data Bulk density: Density of lasersintered parts*:1.06 g/cm3— Mechanical properties Tensile modulus (x,y)/(z): Tensile strength (x,y)/(z): Elongation at break (x,y)/(z): 3,5% flexural stress (x,y)/(z):2500/2300 MPa45/37 MPa4.7/2.4 %67/58 MPa— Thermal properties Melting point:172 - 180 C0.52 g/cm3Telemetric housingLaser-sintered telemetric housing forTour de FranceProject partner: SRM* EOS-method (following DIN EN ISO 845)Source: EOSEOS 2008 EOSINT P FORMIGA P MaterialsPage 15

PA 2210 FR - for flame resistant parts with highmechanical propertiesBurning behaviourValueUnit1.12.0mmmmPropertyMeasurement MethodFlammability for parts in devicesand appliancesUL 94 / HB UL94 / V-0Flammability properties(Aircraft)FAR 25.853 b(4)ABD 0031 / AITM 2.0002BSS 7230 F21.5 / 2.01.5 / 2.00.06 / 0.08mmmminchesSmoke generation (Aircraft)FAR 25.853 (d), App. F - Part VABD 0031 / AITM 2.0007BSS 72381.5 / 2.01.5 / 2.00.06 / 0.08mmmminchesToxic gas generation(Aircraft)ABD 0031 / AITM 3.0005 BSS72391.5 / 2.00.06 / 0.08mminchesConversion of units: 1.0 mm is equivalent to 0.03937 inchesSource: EOSEOS 2008 EOSINT P FORMIGA P MaterialsPage 16

PA 3200 GF - glass-filled, very fine precisionpolyamideProperties and applications— Properties excellent stiffness good thermal properties excellent long-term constant behaviour parts withstand high-temperaturepainting and metal coating— Typical applications design models with high detail resolutionand excellent surface quality end products spare parts load-bearing functional parts with highstiffness thermally stressed partsElux TwisterFully representative prototype for seriesproduction with savings of 50 % of thedevelopment timeProject partner: ElectroluxSource: EOSEOS 2008 EOSINT P FORMIGA P MaterialsPage 17

PA 3200 GF - suitable for use in all plastic lasersintering systems with fine polyamide optionEssential material properties— General material data Bulk density: Density of lasersintered part*:1.25 g/cm3— Mechanical properties Tensile modulus (x,y)/(z): Tensile strength (x,y)/(z): Elongation at break (x,y)/(z): Ball indentation hardness:3000/2500 MPa49/47 MPa8/5,6 %98 N/mm20.64 g/cm3Air intake unit— Thermal properties Melting point:172 - 180 CFully functional prototype fordevelopment purposesProject partner: Mann Hummel* EOS-method (following DIN EN ISO 845)Source: EOSEOS 2008 EOSINT P FORMIGA P MaterialsPage 18

PrimeCast 101 - the polystyrene laser-sinteringmaterialProperties and applications— Properties excellent dimensional accuracy very high surface quality good strength exceptional finishing properties— Typical applications lost patterns- master patterns for plaster casting- master patterns for ceramic shell casting masterpatterns for vacuum castingTurbocharger housingSource: 3K-WarnerSource: EOSEOS 2008 EOSINT P FORMIGA P MaterialsPage 19

PrimeCast 101 - the high performance patternmaterialEssential material properties— General material data Bulk density: Density of lasersintered parts*:0.70 - 0.85 g/cm3— Mechanical properties Tensile modulus (x,y): Tensile strength (x,y)/(z): Elongation at break (x,y):1600 MPa5.5/1.2 MPa0.4 %— Thermal properties Glass transition temp.: Material destruction: Remaining ash content:105 C250 - 580 C0.002 %0.61 g/cm3Gearbox housingLaser-sintered fully functional gearboxhousing (DirectPattern for casting intitan)Source: Poggipolini* EOS-method (following DIN EN ISO 845)Source: EOSEOS 2008 EOSINT P FORMIGA P MaterialsPage 20

PrimePart DC – a newly developed PA withimproved impact strengthProperties and applications— Properties natural-coloured polyamide high tensile strength very high impact strength elongation at break about twice as high aspreviously available PA12-materials— Typical applications automotive components (esp. interiorparts in head crash area) aerospace applicationsLaser-sintered stickBend test successfulSource: EOSEOS 2008 EOSINT P FORMIGA P MaterialsPage 21