Booling’s metal 3D printing uses a spherical metal powder with very small particle diameters to build metal three-dimensional parts layer by layer, which can produce complex geometric shapes and internal structures that are difficult to achieve with traditional methods. Booling can achieve integrated molding, reduce the welding and assembly process of metal parts, and achieve rapid prototyping and delivery of products by using metal 3D printing technology.
Metal 3D Printing
Rubber 3D printing deposits liquid rubber materials layer by layer through a computer-programmed controlled path to form a three-dimensional solid part, which can achieve high customization for design companies and manufacturers.
- Direct Energy Deposition, DED
- Powder Bed Fusion, PBF
- Binder Jetting, BJ
- Sheet Lamination, SL
- Cold Spray Deposition, CS
Metal 3D Printing Capabilities
Rubber materials have excellent elasticity and flexibility, and are suitable for the production of shock-absorbing seals and waterproof parts. Booling uses 3D printing technology to mold rubber parts, avoiding the long production process of traditional molds.
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US
Metric
Stainless Steel
16.5 in. x 16.5in. x 17.7 in.
420mm x 420mm x 450mm
Titanium Alloy
16.5 in. x 16.5in. x 17.7 in.
420mm x 420mm x 450mm
Aluminum Alloy
16.5 in. x 16.5in. x 17.7 in.
420mm x 420mm x 450mm
Cobalt Chromium Alloy
16.5 in. x 16.5in. x 17.7 in.
420mm x 420mm x 450mm
*Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) is an industrial metal 3D printing process.
Metal 3D Printing Material
Rubber is different from traditional plastic materials and has unique elasticity and durability. Booling provides various 3D printing raw materials such as silicone rubber, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), polyurethane rubber (PU), styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), natural rubber, etc. to meet the product needs of different application scenarios.
Material
- Stainless Steel (316L)
- Titanium (Ti6Al4V)
- Aluminum (AlSi10Mg)
- Cobalt Chrome (Co28Cr6Mo)
- Nickel Based
- Tungsten
- Ti3Al
- Inconel 718
- Nickel Titanium
- Fe-Al
The Advantages of Metal 3D Printing technology
Booling rubber 3D printing uses the latest additive manufacturing technology to combine 3D printing processes with rubber materials to achieve high-efficiency, low-cost customized production.
- Rubber 3D printing can easily create complex designs and produce rubber parts with complex geometries and internal cavities with flexibility
- Provides a high degree of customization, and can customize rubber parts according to individual needs and applications
- Using rubber 3D printing technology, engineers can easily modify and iterate designs, achieve rapid prototype design, and shorten product development cycles
- Products meet strict performance and safety standards
- Create functional prototypes and end-use products, which can directly transform digital models into functional prototypes, simplify the development process, and shorten delivery time
- Provides cost-effective production for small and medium-sized batches of products, and efficiently produces parts at a lower cost
Application of Metal 3D Printing
Compared with traditional manufacturing methods, rubber 3D printing technology has many advantages and provides better solutions for the production of products in industries such as medicine, automobiles, construction, and aerospace.
Guidelines for Metal 3D Printing
Rubber 3D printing does not require expensive tools and can efficiently produce rubber parts at a low cost, which is conducive to the customization of frequently changed designs and niche market products.
Metal 3D Printing Guide
Rubber 3D printing technology breaks the limitation of relying on mold manufacturing, meets the precision customization of complex structures, and realizes the efficient production of low volume products. Booling provides rubber 3D printing customization, realizing the direct conversion of digital models to physical products, shortening delivery time, and simplifying the development process.
Customized Materials for Rubber 3D Printing
Booling provides a variety of rubber material options for 3D printing, such as TPE, TPU, and some rubber-based materials.
- TPE
Thermoplastic elastomers are the most common materials in rubber 3D printing. TPE filaments are available in various Shore hardness grades, and Booling can provide recommendations for the best flexibility grade. TPE is a versatile material that combines the properties of rubber and plastic, has excellent wear resistance and flexibility, and can be used in the production of various gaskets and seals.
- TPU
Thermoplastic polyurethane materials have high wear resistance and are suitable for printing products that require multiple frictions. They can be used in the production of protective equipment, soles, and other products.
- rubber-based Materials
Rubber is a highly flexible and heat-resistant material that can maintain stability at higher temperatures. It can be used in the production of gaskets, seals, and other products, with excellent thermal stability and chemical resistance. Booling can help users create rubber items with different degrees of flexibility and hardness.
Application of Rubber 3D Printing
rubber is different from traditional plastic raw materials. It has certain elasticity and flexibility, realizes shock-absorbing and sealing functions, and has been widely used in many industries.
- Automobile: In the automotive industry, rubber 3D printing plays an important role in ensuring the normal driving and service life of vehicles, and realizes the precision production of gaskets, seals, and shock-absorbing components
- Medical: Booling already can develop prostheses and orthotics using 3D printing technology. The unique flexibility of rubber can realize the customization of prostheses or stents to meet the patient’s physical condition and improve the patient’s quality of life
- Consumer products: Rubber 3D printing technology can realize rapid design and innovation of consumer products, and create personalized products with complex patterns, textures, and shapes. Booling can provide rubber 3D printing products for consumer products such as footwear, electronic equipment, and sporting goods
- Aerospace: Rubber materials have excellent shock absorption and sealing properties, and are used in the production of aircraft shock absorption seals to ensure that the product aerospace products will not deform under extreme conditions
Key Points of Rubber 3D Printing
Booling can provide 3D printing of various rubber materials to achieve high-quality product surface treatment and precision processing.
- Surface Treatment
Depending on the intended use and usage scenario, the surface quality of rubber 3D printed products is particularly important. Engineers process it through grinding and polishing or special coating treatment to create a smoother and more uniform appearance for the product
- Precision Processing
Booling provides SLA, FDM, and other processes for rubber 3D printing, eliminating the restrictions of traditional rubber products that need to go through mold design, manufacturing, trial molds, and other links, helping rubber parts manufacturers to achieve personalized and rapid production needs.