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UNIT 45: TYPICAL MATERIALS - Coggle Diagram
UNIT 45: TYPICAL MATERIALS
Polymers
Properties
PLA
Properties: Strong, ductile, malleable, low electrical and thermal conductivity.
AM :
Material Extrusion
ABS
Properties:
Durable, impact-resistant, versatile, moderate electrical and thermal conductivity.
AM Photo Polymerization
Polyamides
Properties:
Biodegradable, easy to print, rigid, low electrical and thermal conductivity.
AM Powder Bed Fusion
Composites
Glass fillers
Properties of glass fibers:
Strong, lightweight, stiff, non-conductive, non-magnetic.
AM: Material Extrusion
Cermets
Properties of cermets:
High hardness, wear resistance, excellent mechanical strength, moderate electrical and thermal conductivity.
AM Material Extrusion
Carbon fibre
Properties of carbon fiber:
High strength-to-weight ratio, stiffness, low thermal expansion, low electrical conductivity
AM Material Extrusion
Epoxy resin
Properties of epoxy resin:
High strength, excellent adhesion, chemical resistance, low electrical and thermal conductivity.
AM Material Extrusion
Metal
Gold
Properties: Highly malleable
Highly ductile and Corrosion resistance
AM Material Jetting
Steel
Ductile, Corrosion Resistance High Melting Point
AM Powder Bed Fusion
Titanium
Properties:Lightweight Strength: High Corrosion Resistance
AM Powder Bed Fusion
Aluminium
Properties: Lightweight, ductile, malleable, good electrical and thermal conductivity.
AM Material Extrusion
Silver
Properties: malleable, ductile, excellent electrical and thermal conductivity.
AM Material Jetting
