Super Polymers on The Roboze ARGO 500

Large-Format Super Polymer 3D Printer

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Tronix3D is proud to be able to support a wide range of industries. We do this by increasing the capabilities in our facility based on the needs and requests of our customers.

The addition of the Roboze ARGO 500 allows us to produce large format parts in super polymers, replacing metals and reducing costs for our clients.

This state-of-the-art 3D printer offers speed, repeatability, and the ability to process a variety of high-performance materials.

Technical Specifications:

  • Build volume: (X)500x(Y)500x(Z)500 mm / 19.7x19.7x19.7 in

  • Precision: 10μm / 0.4 mil

  • Accuracy: XY:10μm / 393.70 μin Z:25 μm / 984.25 μin

How Our Customers Can Benefit

The Roboze ARGO 500 offers numerous benefits for our customers across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and more. By utilizing super polymers and composites, this large format 3D printer enables the creation of high-performance parts that can replace traditional metal components.

By leveraging the capabilities of the Roboze ARGO 500, our customers can benefit from cost savings, lightweight components, design freedom, rapid production, and customization, ultimately enhancing their products' performance and competitiveness in their respective industries.

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Popular ARGO500 Materials

PEEK

PEEK, or Polyether Ether Ketone, is a high-performance thermoplastic known for its excellent mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties.

Characteristics

  • Exceptional strength and stiffness

  • High heat resistance (up to 250°C / 482°F)

  • Excellent chemical resistance

  • Low moisture absorption

  • Good electrical properties

Uses 

  • Aerospace components

  • Automotive parts exposed to high temperatures or harsh chemicals

  • Medical implants and instruments

  • Semiconductor manufacturing equipment

CarbonPEEK

A composite material that combines PEEK with carbon fibers, enhancing its mechanical properties while retaining its thermal & chemical resistance.

Characteristics

  • Improved strength and stiffness compared to standard PEEK

  • High heat resistance

  • Excellent chemical resistance

  • Low moisture absorption

  • Good electrical properties

Uses 

  • Aerospace and automotive components requiring high strength and stiffness

  • Bearings, seals, and gears in demanding environments

  • High-performance industrial applications 

ULTEM™AM9085F

ULTEM™ AM9085F is a high-performance polyetherimide (PEI) material known for its excellent mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties.

Characteristics 

  • High strength and stiffness

  • Excellent heat resistance (up to 200°C / 392°F)

  • Good chemical resistance

  • Low smoke and flame generation

  • Good electrical properties

Uses 

  • Aerospace interiors and ductwork

  • Automotive underhood components

  • Electrical and electronic components

  • Medical devices and equipment 

Carbon PA PRO

Carbon PA PRO is a carbon fiber-reinforced polyamide material that offers high strength, stiffness, and impact resistance.

Characteristics

  • High strength and stiffness

  • Good impact resistance

  • Good heat resistance

  • Good chemical resistance

Uses 

  • Aerospace and automotive components requiring high strength and stiffness

  • Structural and load-bearing components

  • Gears, bearings, and bushings

Functional-Nylon

Functional-Nylon is a versatile nylon material that provides good mechanical properties and chemical resistance.


Characteristics

  • Good strength and toughness

  • Good chemical resistance

  • High fatigue resistance

  • Good heat resistance

Uses

  • General-purpose components in automotive and aerospace applications

  • Gears, bearings, and bushings

  • Functional prototypes

Strong-ABS

Strong-ABS is a tough and durable ABS material that offers excellent impact resistance and strength. 

Characteristics

  • High impact resistance

  • Good strength and toughness

  • Good dimensional stability

  • Easy post-processing 

Uses 

  • Automotive components such as interior parts and housings

  • Consumer products like housings and covers

  • Functional prototypes and end-use parts

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How It Works

The Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) also known as (FDM) printing process on the Roboze ARGO 500 involves heating and extruding thermoplastic material layer by layer to build the desired part. The printer's high precision and advanced materials capabilities allow for the production of complex, customized industrial parts that can replace metals and create series up to 3,000 parts.

In the FDM process, a thermoplastic filament is fed through a heated nozzle, which melts the material and deposits it onto the build platform. The printer follows a predetermined toolpath to create each layer of the part. Once a layer is completed, the build platform lowers, and the nozzle begins depositing the next layer. This process continues until the part is fully formed.

The Roboze ARGO 500's FDM printing technology enables the use of high-performance super polymers and composites, providing our customers with durable and lightweight parts suitable for various applications in industries such as aerospace and automotive.