Zortrax has introduced that its Endureal industrial 3D printer is now appropriate with a flame-retardant BASF Ultrafuse PPSU filament licensed to be used within the railway business. Zortrax says that PPSU performs properly in excessive thermal circumstances, in addition to exhibiting resistance to fireside and chemical compounds, making it additionally appropriate for hydraulic and aerospace purposes.
Zortrax says that that is the newest “superior polymer” to hitch the vary of supplies out there on the Endureal, and has been launched inside a long-term collaboration with BASF Ahead AM.
The portfolio of supplies at the moment out there on the Zortrax Endureal consists of ABS, ULTRAT, BASF Ultrafuse PC/ABS FR, along with metallic powder filaments and high-performance polymers comparable to PEEK, PEI and PAEK. The system additionally helps superior filaments with flame retardant properties comparable to Z-PEI 9085 and Nanovia PC-ABS V0.
The Ultrafuse PPSU filament complies with the EN 45545-2 railway classification, and has been accepted to be used within the manufacturing of rail autos working on each the floor and underground in response to Zortrax. The fabric additionally complies with the UL 94 norm and has a V0 ranking. Because of this end-use parts 3D printed with Ultrafuse PPSU minimise the danger of spreading hearth in autos in case of an emergency.
Daniel Dudenko, Senior 3D Printing Tester within the R&D Division at Zortrax mentioned: “BASF Ultrafuse PPSU is a high-performance materials developed by BASF Ahead AM particularly for extrusion-based 3D printing in railroad purposes. This 3D printing filament handed quite a few hearth exams in keeping with the European railway commonplace (EN 45545-2), guaranteeing it’s secure to fabricate such parts as air ducts on locomotives, flaps, grilles, or streamlining elements. These all will be efficiently 3D printed on Zortrax Endureal with PPSU, supplied the filament is dried correctly earlier than use, and the printer’s construct platform is roofed with Magigoo HT adhesive.”
Zortrax additionally highlights that the newly launched materials maintains its properties and geometry when uncovered to excessive temperatures and steam. Ultrafuse PPSU exhibits excessive resistance to oils, fluorine, coolants, lubricants, and fuels in response to Zortrax, making it helpful in aerospace, hydraulic, and mechanical purposes.
Earlier in 2023, Zortrax made its M300 Twin 3D printer the second system in its portfolio after the Endureal to supply steel 3D printing capabilities.
