Rapid prototyping: powder for manufacture of parts

Paul Boughton
CRP Technology has developed a new SLS powder, Windform LX, that complements the company's wide range of RP materials. Windform LX is a new polyamide-based material reinforced with new-generation glass fibres whose technical properties make the material particularly suitable for functional applications and finished complex parts. It is a naturally black powder and it is characterised by good UTS (ultimate tensile strength) and stiffness, as well as high resistance to temperature and a good surface finish. Windform LX can be used to create functional prototypes or finished parts that require reliability, good resistance and an attractive matt black colour.

Currently the Windform range consists of Windform GF, Windform PRO, Windform PRO B, Windform XT, Windform FX, Windform PS (suited to produce complex investment casting patterns) and the new Windform LX.

They can be distinguished by their specific characteristics, thermal and mechanical properties, as well as the surface finish and colour of the finished product. In particular, CRP Technology guarantees the maximum quality of materials according to the certification ISO 9001:2000 that certifies the production cycle, and the company supplies certificate of conformity for each batch of powder (EN 10204: 2005 Type 3.1).

For more information, visit www.windform.it