If you want parts in 5 days, igus® 3D printing service is what you need!
3D printing never stops evolving, and with the recent addition of the additive manufacturing process, has given designers even more freedom and flexibility in the design of special solutions. igus®materials are perfect for this innovative process: lightweight and durable, highly wear-resistant and low cost.
So, what impresses people the most when it comes to choosing the right supplier?
Speed and cost. These two attributes are key to the success of igus® 3D printing service. Companies want partners who can deliver special solutions in small quantities, cost-effectively and fast. Responding to new requirements quickly creates a competitive advantage in any market and that’s what gives igus® the edge. Speed sells. igus® can produce prototypes or batches within a very short time using their 3D printing services, but not only that, getting prices to the customers quickly is important. The igus® services are known for their flexibility, another key requirement and this remains paramount in every stage of ordering 3D printed parts online.
What is the main advantage of additive manufacturing?
The designer has maximum freedom in the design of the component, without having to invest in expensive steel tools with long lead times. igus® manufactures the solutions from their highly wear-resistant iglidur tribo-polymers. Tests in the igus® laboratory show that they are up to 50 times more abrasion-resistant than standard polymers and are comparable to injection-moulded parts in terms of wear resistance. They are both lightweight and quiet in motion – important criteria in many industries.
print2mold process ensures the free choice of materials
Flexibility, as mentioned earlier, is essential. Using the igus® 3D printing service, the user can choose between different manufacturing processes: they can either manufacture their component using the laser sintering process, with iglidur® I3, iglidur® I6 and I8 ESD tribo-polymers or alternatively with twelve different filaments using the FDM process. For the individual component to be made from the ideal iglidur® material for the respective application, igus® also offers the print2mold process. An injection moulding tool is printed for the special solution and is then used in the injection moulding machine. This allows the designer to make use of the total iglidur® material range of 55 tribo-polymers.
Wear-resistant components requested online
The simple online configurator system allows users to order special parts made of tribologically- optimised polymers in just a few seconds.
Simply click on the link https://iglidur-designer.igus.tools/upload, upload the STEP file of the component and select the appropriate material. The price for production (in the print2mold process, including the costs for the injection moulding tool) as well as information about the material, precision and flexural strength are shown online. After selecting the appropriate tribo-polymer, the user can enter the quantity and request either a quotation or order the parts. The additively manufactured special parts are shipped within 5 days after the order has been placed. In the case of the print2mold process, the injection-moulded parts are ready for shipping approximately 10 business days after the order has been confirmed. Should you need parts within 1-2 days there is a special service we can offer you.
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