3D printing has been around for a few decades, but a lot of new research and activity has been ongoing in recent years. This increased activity is likely due to the expiration of many of the original 3D printer patents. Today’s 3D printing has gone beyond prototypes and is integrated into manufacturing lines in many markets such as footwear, jewelry, and others. Desktop DIY units are available for as little as $1,000.00.
The main technologies used are thermoplastic resins and a computer-controlled thermal laser which melts the resin or free-radical set polymers which are then cured with an ultraviolet laser. Objects scanned or created in a virtual 3D environment are the roadmap for sometimes intricate, Escher-like objects that could not be made by conventional methods.
The main advantages are personalization and intricacy. Speed of manufacture and strength in the build direction (z) axis are often sacrificed today, but much research is being done to deal with those limitations.
Today much work is being done to improve the mechanical and processing needs of each application. This is where Siltech contributes.
Click one of these links: Acrylated Silicones for UV Cured Printer; Compatibilizer; Wetting agents; Vat formulation.
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Acrylated Silicones |
Silmer ACR Di-1018-F Silmer ACR Di-1010 TF Silmer ACR Di-1508 TF Silmer ACR Di-2510 TF Silmer OH ACR Di-10 Silmer OH ACR Di-50 Silmer OH ACR Di-100 Silmer OH ACR Di-400 Silmer OH ACR C50 Fluorosil OH ACR C7-F |
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Compatibilizer & Flexiblizer |
Silube FF108-16 Silsurf G1018-F |
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Wetting Agents |
Silsurf D208 Silsurf A008-UP Silsurf A004 Silsurf B608 Silsurf C208 |
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Vat Formulation |
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Silmer ACR Di-1018-F |
Linear di-functional water-dispersible acrylate silicone pre-polymer |
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Silmer ACR Di-1010 TF |
Linear di-functional water-dispersible acrylate silicone pre-polymer |
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Silmer ACR Di-1508 TF |
Linear di-functional water-dispersible acrylate silicone pre-polymer. |
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Silmer ACR Di-2510 TF |
Linear di-functional water-dispersible acrylate silicone pre-polymer. |
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Linear low Mol. Wt. silicone acrylate pre-polymer for UV cured systems. More compatible with organics. Fast curing, provides good slip, mar resistance, and release. |
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Linear medium Mol. Wt. silicone acrylate pre-polymer for UV cured systems. Fast curing, provides good slip, mar resistance, and release. |
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Linear high Mol. Wt. silicone acrylate pre-polymer for UV cured systems. Fast curing, provides good slip, mar resistance, and release. |
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Linear high Mol. Wt. silicone acrylate pre-polymer for UV cured systems. Fast curing, provides the best slip, mar resistance, and release. |
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Silmer OH ACR C50 [TOP] |
Multi tri-functional high Mol. Wt. silicone acrylate pre-polymer for UV cured systems. Provides for a good flexible resin with slip, mar resistance, and release. |
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Fluorosil OH ACR C7-F [TOP] |
Fluorinated hydroxyl functional silicone acrylate that provides improved stain resistance, flexibility, and slips to UV based coatings. |
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Water-soluble silicone alkyl polyether. It provides good lubricity and is a good oil-in-water emulsifier, especially when used in combination with SilubeT308-16. |
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Water-soluble multi-functional silicone pre-polymer |
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Silsurf D208 |
Water-soluble silicone polyether. Used in personal care applications. It provides conditioning and lubricity. It can also be used in paints and inks for slip and mar resistance. |
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Shortest silicone chain possible for a silicone polyether. High purity. This product is an excellent wetter. Used in textiles, agricultural, paints and coatings and any other applications where superior wetting is required. It also acts as a flow and leveling aid in paints and coatings. |
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Smallest possible silicone polyether. This is a very effective low foaming wetting agent with excellent spreading capabilities. |
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Self-emulsifying in water. The product can be used as an oil-in-water emulsifier. Also useful as a lubricant in textile and personal care applications. |
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This silicone polyether copolymer is very soluble in water and most solvents. Gives hair conditioning, foam stabilization and formulation stabilization in PC formula. In inks and coatings moderate slip and mar resistance, good flow, and leveling and a low potential for defects. It can be used in nearly any application where surface tension reduction, surface modification or wetting are desired. |
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A two-part optically clear, addition-cured silicone gel system. Formulated to minimize damage from monomers when used as a VAT plate for SLA type 3D printers extending the life of the plate. View Material Safety Data Sheet G115A |
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