https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Smarter Materials High Performance Thermoplastics.pdf
Source: https://pbipolymer.com/
https://www.engineering.com/3DPrinting/3DPrintingArticles/ArticleID/14465/3D-Printing-Filam
https://www.engineering.com/3DPrinting/3DPrintingArticles/ArticleID/14465/3D-Printing-Filam
https://pbipolymer.com/
Source: https://www.solvay.com/sites/g/files/srpend221/files/2018-11/Additive-Manufacturing-Filaments-Processing-Guide_EN-v1.1_0.pdf
BRASS OR STEEL DIE?
PROCESSING OPTIONS
Additive Manufacturing
Many companies are producing 3D printed parts from high-performance polymers for specialized aerospace,
medical and industrial applications.
These materials can be 3D printed using selective laser sintering (SLS) and
fused filament fabrication (FFF).
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-launches-new-technologies-highlights-design-services-and-3d-printing-npe-2015
As a co-sponsor and exhibitor at NPE3D Printing Premier (Booth S35014), PolyOne will display its progress in developing materials for 3D printing under the Ohio Third Frontier initiative, as well as examples of 3D printed prototypes and tooling.
We are working to find ways in which 3D printing can take our customers to a new level of innovation.
Jane Spikowski, PolyOne: “Fatigue Performance of Fused Deposition Modeling Style: 3D Printed vs.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/services/client-services/3d-printing-rapid-prototyping
Could an individual print a prosthetic fingertip using a 3D printer at their home?
These are all real stories, and they were made possible by 3D printing.
3D Printing & Rapid Prototyping
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/services/client-services
3D Printed Models
Film & Printing Development
3D Printing & Rapid Prototyping
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/edgetek-3d/lds-solutions
Edgetek™ 3D/LDS Solutions
Edgetek™ 3D/LDS Solutions - Product Bulletin (Chinese)
Edgetek™ 3D/LDS Solutions - Product Bulletin (English)
https://www.avient.com/services/innovation-centers
Explore 3D Printing
3D printing is having an impact on our world - learn how it can impact your business today
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Avient’s Foaming Prediction Service uses 3D simulation software to help predict weight reduction, cycle time, and the mechanical properties of automotive parts foamed with Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents.
Explore 3D Printing
3D printing is having an impact on our world - learn how it can impact your business today
https://www.avient.com/content/resource-center/substance-safety-summaries
3D Printing & Rapid Prototyping
https://www.avient.com/news/new-zodiac-taurus-non-pvc-plastisol-inks-avient-present-eco-conscious-options-textile-printing
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New Zodiac™ Taurus™ Non-PVC Plastisol Inks from Avient Present Eco-Conscious Options for Textile Printing
CLEVELAND – January 8, 2021 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced the launch of Zodiac™ Taurus™ non-PVC inks, the third offering in the Zodiac™ brand collection of eco-conscious screen-printing inks.
Highlights:
• Bases and bleed barriers
• Improved durability and elongation
• Modifiers and additives include thickener, reducer, and matte additives to increase the productivity and improve the finish, and effect additives to achieve textured suede or high density (3D) effect
• RFU colors a palette of 14 RFU mixing color inks, including fluorescents and silver and gold metallic
• Special-effect inks add dimension and dazzling impact to any flat print
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/avient-design-impact-protection-project.pdf
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Simplified Drop Test
• 65g steel ball
• Dropped from 305mm
• Onto 3.175mm thickness flat
samples
Materials Tested
• Standard TPE 30 Shore A
• TPU alloy 60 Shore A
• Damping TPE 32 Shore A
VDT reduces
bounce
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SIMULATION & CALIBRATION
E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2
Image courtesy of Airobag TV
https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos
Simulation of Impact
A weight dropped onto protective element in
contact with rigid substrate
https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos
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SIMULATION & CALIBRATION
E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2
REFINING THE DESIGN
D E S I G N A N D M A T E R I A L C O M B I N A T I O N
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• A number of different shapes and
designs are created and simulated to
determine which one works best
• Refining to meet EN standard
• VDT TPEs can help reach compliance
with EN1621-1 level 2 and EN1621-2
level 1
• Optimum protection can be achieved
by combining industrial design and
engineering
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VALIDATION
P R O T O T Y P I N G W I T H 3 D P R I N T I N G
3D Printing Validation
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Rebound resilience 2mm
3D Printed VDT vs Injection Molded
VDT can be 3D printed for concept evaluation early in the design process
SUMMARY
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• Enabled a new, compact design with a
customized VDT TPE formulation
• Improved user comfort and functionality
• Fulfilled EN standards
• Reduced number of prototyping tools
required
• Reduced time spent in product development
by 40 percent, enabling faster
commercialization of product