Posts in Category: Plastics

Is FDM TPU One of the Strongest 3D Printer Filaments?

November 21, 2018

Published in: 3D Printers, Additive Manufacturing, Plastics

Stratasys just released one of the strongest 3D printer filaments that I have had the opportunity to interact with. FDM TPU 92A has the ability to drastically stretch and compress while keeping its shape and has impressive tear resistance. The elastomer is designed to meet the needs of manufacturers requiring high part elongation, superior toughness, and

Conformal Cooling with SOLIDWORKS Plastics 2018

November 28, 2017

Written by: Kevin Holbrook

Published in: Plastics

Tags: SOLIDWORKS 2018, Plastics, SOLIDWORKS Plastics, Molds, Cooling, Plastics 2018, Conformal Cooling, Conformal, Uneven Cooling, Mold Design

In the manufacturing of plastics parts, many decisions are affected by your ability to cool the plastic part in a mold. The time it takes to cool the part will have a high impact on cycle time, so many mold designers look very closely at how the part can be cooled as fast and efficiently