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DSM SOMOS INTRODUCES NEW SL MATERIALS FOR 2005
05 April 2005 - DSM Somos
| DSM Somos is pleased to introduce an exciting line-up of new
stereolithography (SL) materials for 2005. |
DSM Somos is pleased to introduce an exciting line-up of new
stereolithography (SL) materials for 2005. Somos 12920 Precision HT: Elevating Aesthetics & Heat Resistance
Building on the success of Somos 12120, Somos 12920 Precision HT
delivers the look of production injection molding plastic with the highest
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) currently available in an un-reinforced,
commercial SL material. Somos 12920's properties make it ideal for tooling applications, as well
as other applications which require a combination of stiffness and elevated
temperature performance. It offers excellent accuracy and water resistance
and, with an elongation at break of 4%, is similar to time-tested general purpose epoxy hybrid systems such as Somos 7120. Beta testing of Somos(R) 12920 begins this month. Updated Somos HeCd Materials This year, DSM Somos offers a collection of new resins optimised for use on
Helium Cadmium (HeCd) laser systems, with special attention given to part
aesthetics. Commercialisation of these materials is expected by mid-year: Somos HeCd Flex is a general purpose material that mimics the properties
of polypropylene. It is ideal for applications where parts must bend
without breaking. Properties of HeCd Flex are similar to Somos 9110 with
the aesthetic updated to 'production plastic' white. Somos HeCd Ultra GP mimics the behaviour of ABS and is an excellent choice
for creating products that need to look and act similarly to
production-grade thermoplastics. This resin is clear with a light,
glass-like green colour. Somos HeCd Pattern HT is a high-temperature-resistant material with
inherent accuracy and water resistance. It is well suited for created
patters for tooling applications, as well as other applications which
require stiffness and elevated temperature properties. Somos ULM 17220: Stretching SL Possibilities
First previewed in December 2004 at the Euromold conference in Frankfurt,
Germany, Somos ULM 17220 (Ultra Low Modulus) is a highly elastomeric
material ideal for the prototyping of rubber-like parts. With a Shore A of approximately 70 and tensile elongation over 100%, ULM
17220 brings the benefits of stereolithography to applications traditionally
reserved for laser sintering (SLS) or silicone moulding. Major applications
for the material are expected in the transportation sector, where
elastomeric parts are used extensively. Somos ULM 17220 is now in beta
testing. Somos FR 16120: First Fire Retardant Material Expands SL Market Potential
This year, Somos introduces the industry's first fire-retardant SL material
for use in general purpose applications. Somos FR 16120 carries a UL 94
V-0 rating, which describes self-extinguishing material behaviour in
small-scale laboratory tests. It is a common flammability standard for
plastic production parts. Properties of Somos FR 16120 are similar to 94 V-0 rated polyurethane
structural foam systems currently used for production parts in business and
medical equipment housings, lawn and garden, transportation and electrical
housings. The material has been developed for both prototyping and rapid
manufacturing use and its general purpose properties allow it to be used
easily in a variety of applications. Beta testing of Somos FR 16120
begins this month.
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About: DSM Somos
DSM Somos is an unincorporated division of DSM Desotech—a world leader in the development of UV-curable materials—and a member of the global DSM family.
DSM Somos is currently the world's second largest materials supplier to the rapid prototyping industry, providing stereolithography liquids and
selective laser sintering powders used for the creation of three dimensional models and prototypes directly from digital data. Somos' patented ProtoFunctional materials are used by a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical and telecommunications. DSM Somos has developed a full line of rapid prototyping materials that replicate the performance parameters of production materials, saving both time and money in new product development. From thermoplastic elastomers to polyethylene and polypropylene, DSM Somos has stereolithography and selective laser sintering technologies. The Somos business has been actively involved in the development of rapid prototyping materials since the late 1980s, from the introduction of the first commercial Somos stereolithography resin in 1992. DSM Somos is part of DSM Desotech, a leading innovative formulator and manufacturer of high quality ultraviolet and electron beam (UV/EB) curable materials. DSM Desotech is a business unit of DSM - an international chemicals and materials group headquartered in The Netherlands, with annual sales of EUR 8.1 billion and a work force of approximately 22,000 employees at more than 200 sites worldwide. DSM is active worldwide in life science and nutritional products, performance materials and industrial chemicals. The company specializes in innovative products and services that help improve the quality of life and DSM products are currently used in a wide range of end markets and applications such as human and animal nutrition and health, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, automotive and transport, coatings, housing and electrics & electronics (E&E). The group has annual sales (pro forma including the recent acquisition - renamed DSM Nutritional Products) of approximately EUR 8 billion and employs about 26,000 people around the world. Ranking among the global leaders in many of its fields, DSM is headquartered in the Netherlands, with locations in Europe, Asia and the Americas. |
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