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News Release from: 3D Systems | Subject: SL 5240 durable material
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 23 March 2001
Moulding material offers thermoplastics
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3D Systems Europe has launched a new durable material called SL 5240, for use with its SLA250 system.
3D Systems Europe has launched a new durable material called SL 5240, for use with its SLA250 system The new polypropylene-like material is the latest in a series of materials developed by 3D Systems and Vantico SL 5240 follows the earlier release of SL 7540, which is the equivalent material for the SLA 3500, 5000 and 7000 solid imaging systems
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 28 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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"SL 5240 can produce parts that are durable enough for functional testing, in some cases eliminating the need for interim steps such as bridge tooling," says Grant Flaharty, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing.
"Yet, the material's durability does not come at the cost of accuracy.
Both properties are achieved with the added benefits of fast build speeds and minimal post-processing." SL 5240 is ideal for use in production components, which enables customers to delve into more customised, sort-run manufacturing with the SLA 250 system.
"Custom manufacturing is driving the need for functional materials such as SL 5240," says Grant Flaharty.
"Our growing base of durable materials is opening the door for manufacturers to create finished, customised parts straight from our solid imaging machines.
As a result, our stereolithography technology is moving from basic rapid prototyping into custom manufacturing applications.".
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