BMF Expands Material Compatibility for its 3D Printers

These advanced materials, including 3D Systems’ Figure 4 HI TEMP 300-AMB, BASF Ultracur3D 3280 and BMF resins HTF and SR, enhance BMF’s ability to address needs of industries

These advanced materials, including 3D Systems’ Figure 4 HI TEMP 300-AMB, BASF Ultracur3D 3280 and BMF resins HTF and SR, enhance BMF’s ability to address needs of industries

Four materials allow for advanced applications across electronics, medical, and industrial sectors, according to Boston Micro Fabrication. Image courtesy of BMF.


Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) is introducing four materials for its microArch series 3D printers. These advanced materials, including 3D Systems’ Figure 4 HI TEMP 300-AMB, BASF Ultracur3D 3280 and BMF resins HTF and SR, enhance BMF’s ability to address needs of industries like aerospace, medical devices, electronics, and biotechnology. 

New materials now available include:

3D Systems Figure 4 HI TEMP 300-AMB

Made for extreme thermal environments, this production-grade, ultra-high temperature resistant plastic offers a Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) of over 300°C. With rigidity and visualization properties, Figure 4 HI TEMP 300-AMB is made for HVAC components, motor enclosures, and low-pressure molding.

Applications: HVAC systems, consumer appliances, motor enclosures, and low-pressure molding.

Key Benefits: HDT over 300°C, no secondary thermal post-cure required, and rigidity.

BASF Ultracur3D 3280

A ceramic-filled resin that has stiffness (Young’s modulus of 10 GPa) and a high heat Deflection Temperature (>280°C), Ultracur3D 3280 is ideal for tooling, molding, and wind tunnel testing. Its low viscosity and stable suspension make it easy to handle and print.

Applications: Tooling, wind tunnel testing, and mold inserts.

Key Benefits: Stiffness and temperature performance, high stability, and easy to print.

HTF (High–Temp)

Designed by BMF, HTF is a high-temperature resistant, tough, and biocompatible resin. It is autoclave-sterilizable. With an HDT of 152°C and compatibility with aerospace and biotech applications, HTF offers versatility.

Applications: Aerospace, precision electronics, and biotechnology.

Key Benefits: Biocompatibility, autoclave sterilizable.

SR (Sacrificial Resin)

A soluble, sacrificial material, SR enables the creation of single-use molds for parts produced with other materials that cannot be easily printed, such as polypropylene (PP) or polyoxymethylene (POM). 

Applications: Single-use molds, low-volume part production, and PDMS applications.

Key Benefits: Dissolves in a sodium hydroxide solution.

 

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

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