Injection moulding with 3D printing: 55 lubrication-free igus materials for individual wear-resistant parts

igus expands 3D printing service by injection moulding with printed tools for fast production of maintenance-free special parts

igus expands its 3D printing service with the Print2Mould process using printed injection moulding tools. The user can now order their wear-resistant special part online in the appropriate lubrication-free and maintenance-free iglidur material.

Injection moulding with 3D printing: 55 lubrication-free igus materials for individual wear-resistant parts

igus expands 3D printing service by injection moulding with printed tools for fast production of maintenance-free special parts

Wear-resistant parts are used wherever there is friction between two surfaces. For this reason, designers in many industrial sectors rely on 55 long-lasting, lubrication-free, high-performance polymers from igus. To help users quickly get their special solution made of a suitable material, igus has now integrated the Print2Mould process in its online 3D printing service. With a printed tool, the component is manufactured by injection moulding. To do this, the user simply uploads the STEP file of the wear-resistant part into the 3D printing service, selects the material and requests a quotation. Specifications on the material properties as well as the precision, flexural strength and the price help with the choice.