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effective replacements in various contexts. These
materials have impressive strength to weight ratios,
enabling weight reduction and enhanced efficiency.
Moreover, high-strength 3D-printed plastics offer
superior corrosion resistance, chemical compatibility,
and electrical insulation properties, making them
advantageous in diverse industries. In aerospace and
defense, all parts are classified into class A, B, and
C with further subcategories, where all are given
the classification based on their criticality for the
flight operation. Traditionally, all, if not most, were
made out of metals, but all of the class C parts could
be manufactured with polymers if they pass some
stringiest requirements, and the above-mentioned
polymers do that.
Further, flying a part is the pinnacle within aerospace
and defense, but volume is not in class A or class
B parts; the volume and most of the maintenance are
in class C parts and ground maintenance and support
systems. High-performance polymers with AM
hugely benefit these applications by speeding up the
process, lowering the cost, and getting more flights
operation-ready faster.
One example is PPS-CF as the primary tooling
material for various molding processes. It can be a
lightweight substitute for metal tools, especially in
applications requiring corrosion and chemical resistance.
Additionally, high-strength 3D-printed plastics
have proven their mettle in sub-zero environments. For
instance, new materials can withstand temperatures as low
as -60 °C, making them ideal for replacing metal components
in cold-weather applications.
Furthermore, high-strength 3D-printed plastics excel in
high-impact scenarios, offering substantial advantages over
traditional materials. They provide dimensional stability and
An arrangement of 3D-printing machines at Essentium's facility.
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