Evonik, a specialty chemical company, is actively exploring the attractive 3D printing market and has developed a new type of polymer powder. As a new product of its polyamide 6 series, this powder is suitable for higher temperature range applications, further expanding Evonik's powder 3D printing technology high-performance material product line.
Evonik's new polyamide powder has high mechanical strength and excellent chemical and temperature resistance. Its heat distortion temperature (HDT B) is approximately 195 ° C. In addition, the low water absorption (less than 3%) of the powder material makes it stand out, which has a positive impact on the processability of 3D printed materials and the dimensional stability of printed 3D components.
Innovative materials for mass production
"New, ready-to-use materials that are suitable for a single printer and can be used in higher temperature ranges have helped the 3D printing industry take a step towards mass production." TPM 3D China Technology Company, a founder and focus on selective laser sintering (SLS) Chairman Mark Zhao said. "We see strong demand for 3D printing solutions that can be applied to higher temperature ranges, such as the automotive and electronics industries. Therefore, we are pleased to launch new temperature-stable materials with Evonik.
The new polymer powder in the Evonik polyamide 6 series has a nearly circular grain shape, excellent fluidity and application performance, and is suitable for all powder-based 3D printing technologies. Evonik's patented process is used in its Marr plant to produce high-temperature materials.
Part drawing made of new polymer powder from Evonik's polyamide 6 series
Has more than 20 years of expertise in materials
The 3D printing market is booming, with double-digit growth rates. Evonik is a global leader in the production of polyamide 12 powder (PA 12). PA 12 has been used in additive manufacturing technology for more than 20 years. In addition to polyetheretherketone (PEEK) filaments and PA 12 powders, the company's product portfolio also includes flexible PEBA powders and a full range of additives such as dispersants, flow improvers or reactive modifiers.