New Build Sheets Compatible with FDM Printers
Build sheets or plates are used in additive manufacturing processes as basic surfaces on which the extruded AM filament layers are built upon or 3D printed.
Solvay is introducing a new portfolio of additive manufacturing (AM) build sheets marketed under the umbrella of the company’s Ajedium brand products.
Solvay’s Ajedium Build Sheets are compatible with 3D printers for fused deposition modeling (FDM), including vacuum and non-vacuum technologies. They can be customized to any thickness and size to meet the specific dimensions of different 3D printers, and are also available with adhesive backing to protect the building surface and prevent defects during the printing process.
Solvay offers Ajedium Build Sheets in a range of options which can be produced from different high-performance polymers, such as Udel PSU, Radel PPSU, and KetaSpire PEEK. They are said to deliever excellent stiffness and flatness, durability, thermal resistance and adhesion properties. The broad portfolio enables designers to select the build sheet that is most compatible with their printing material and printer temperature chamber, while providing them with the peace of mind that the sheet will neither warp nor crack during printing. Additionally, the surface can be treated to further enhance the adhesion of printed parts.
This new portfolio is compatible with FDM printers, available in customized sizes, and designed for use with specialty polymer filaments.
