New Carbon Fiber Reinforced Resin for 3D Printing Launched by Cincinnati Inc.
Cincinnati Incorporated has launched a new carbon fiber resin material for its SAAM (Small Area Additive Manufacturing) 3D printing system. The new resin material is impact resistant, lightweight and has a very high strength-to-weight ratio. The usage of Carbon fiber as a reinforcement makes the material stiff, durable and very low warping. The advanced inter-layer adhesion results in accurate and quality parts with good dimensions. According to the company, the material’s superior surface finish makes it perfect for custom tooling applications, as well as assembly, CMM, welding and CNC fixtures.
“This material advances the additive applications on the shop floor, allowing on-the-spot production of custom tooling and fixturing which saves time and money,” said Chris Haid, General Manager of the NVBOTS Business Unit at CI. “Additive Manufacturing has opened a new world for parts designers and engineers, and now SAAM allows manufacturers to fabricate custom tools and fixtures easily and quickly. This material is very durable and it has been tested, qualified and certified by CI to be compatible with SAAM. It’s another example of how additive is shaping the future of manufacturing.”
According to Stratview Research, the 3D-Printed composites market is going through a high-growth phase and the global revenues are expected to reach US$ 111.1 million in 2022. Composites are a potential replacement option for metals and other traditional materials in many industries where light-weighting is of essence. In the composites industry, 3D printing technology is relatively new and unheralded, but it has now got successful in gaining ground, driven by an advancement in the 3D printing technologies, low part cycle time, an efficient process, compatibility with all possible material combinations, and lower material wastage.
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