Ford Motor has recently commissioned a new voxeljet VX800 3D printing
system that uses the new Polypor C material system at its AM
Center in Dunton near London. The system was selected following an
intensive testing and evaluation phase.
A good decision, according to Trevor Bentley, Application Engineer at
Ford Motor: "We are very excited about the technical properties of the
new binder. Polypor Type C is by far the best material we have
ever used with a voxeljet system. The parts we have printed are very
impressive, and our foundry men are very happy with the burn-off
properties of the new material. The cast parts are of the highest
quality with a very professional appearance. All of us are really happy
with the new material."
Trevor Bentley believes that Polypor C's long shelf life and
uncomplicated storage offer additional advantages. The binder does not
have to be stored in the fridge at low temperatures. And: Polypor Type C
is free of aromatic compounds and environmentally compatible; in
addition, it does not pose any health risks and gives off a pleasant
smell.
And by the way: users wishing to print design, architectural or other
presentation models will also be excited about Polypor Type C. The new
material differs from Polypor Type A and Type B in that the finished
plastic models feature a very white colour and are thus able to meet
demanding requirements with respect to the model's look and feel.
