DSM released a new polypropylene powder material, Arnilene 3D printing 6002, which can be used in 3D printing and other industries. Arnilene 3D printing 6002 has obtained food contact certification in Europe, expanding DSM's powder material category, suitable for powder bed fusion (PBF) 3D printing.
Geoff Gardner, Director of Additive Manufacturing Innovation at DSM, said: "We are very pleased to further expand the range of 3D printing materials with this engineering-grade Arnilene 3D printing 6002 powder. This sustainable material is used by manufacturers in many industries. The type of materials sought in the process of turning traditional manufacturing to additive manufacturing can save production time and cost, and maintain the quality of the supply chain."
SLS technology 3D printing conveyor belt sprocket, the material is DSM's new Arnilene 3D printing 6002 powder, the picture is from DSM
DSM's 3D printing products
DSM has a wide range of 3D printing materials for rapid prototyping technologies, including PBF, stereolithography (SLA) and fused filament manufacturing (FFF).
Not long ago, they launched Arnilene 3D printing 6001 GF, which is a new type of glass-filled polypropylene material specifically for extrusion 3D printing, designed for lightweight and lightweight applications in automotive, infrastructure, water management, and production tools. Designed for mechanical requirements.
Prior to this, DSM acquired part of the chemical company Clariant's additive manufacturing materials business and took over engineering-grade wire and pellet materials; in March 2020, it cooperated with the engineering and consulting company JuggerBot 3D to explore molten pellet manufacturing (FGF) technology potential, and subsequent development of particle 3D printers and materials.
Possible applications of DSM's new Arnilene 3D printing 6001 GF particles, picture from DSM
Arnilene 3D printing 6002 specifications
Manufacturers can now use Arnilene 3D printing 6002, which has strong mechanical, chemical and thermal properties and can print complex designs. The material can run on the existing selective laser sintering (SLS) platform, is hydrophobic, and can be used to print large quantities of engineering-grade parts without affecting post-processing.
Arnilene 3D printing 6002 can be post-processed through automatic post-processing and dyeing, and the material reuse rate is as high as 90%, resulting in less waste and becoming a more sustainable solution.
Material application
Arnilene 3D printing 6002 has obtained food contact certification in Europe and is ideal for the food and beverage or nutrition industry. Therefore, the material can be used to print parts such as conveyor belt guides, sprockets, sliders, metering blocks, and crawlers.
Polypropylene is one of the most commonly used polymers in the world and is also widely used in the automotive industry. Therefore, DSM's Arnilene 3D printing 6002 has a wide range of applications in this field, including instrument panel components and interiors. In addition, the material is also suitable for prototyping of polypropylene end-use parts.