CRP Technology Windform TPU – a rubbery material designed for selective laser sintering (3D printing) – has been launched by. The material is a thermoplastic polyurethane, and is ‘extremely’ elastic, flexible, resistant to impact and soft thanks to its elongation at break of > 400% according to the company.
Franco Cevolini, CEO and Technical Director of CRP Technology said: “With Windform TPU, the number of rubber-like materials of the Windform TOP-LINE range, rises to two. We can satisfy many more customers’ needs, as they are two rubber-like SLS materials with different characteristics: Windform RL – the first of the Windform range, is a TPE, and it is more rigid, whereas Windform TPU is a thermoplastic polyurethane and it is softer, more flexible.”
Windform TPU is versatile, says CRP. It can be used by many different industries. CRP states that Windform TPU is ideal for sectors including footwear, fashion accessories, footwear, robotics, and sports equipment.
Windform TPU, according to the manufacturer, is suitable for interior automotive components, gimbal hoses and bellows. Also, it can be used to make hoses, grips, connectors, joints, snap-fits, and sport components.
CRP claims that the material can also be used for parts which are to be exposed to low temperatures or to oils, greases, or solvents.
Windform now offers 11 materials in its TOP-LINE range for 3D printing professionals.
Earlier in 2023, CRP Technology’s Windform RS and Windform LX 3.0 3D printing materials, also part of the TOP-LINE series, were officially approved for spaceflight after passing ESA standard screening outgassing tests.
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