Materials and Material Management

Extensive range of materials for the optimal product properties

Materials

Extensive range of materials for the optimal product properties

EOS embodies a high level of competence in materials and provides an extensive portfolio of highly developed plastics and metals for Additive Manufacturing. EOS’ materials, systems, and process parameters are perfectly matched to each other. The portfolio provides the best materials for achieving the targeted property profiles for products. Moreover, EOS is constantly refining its high-tech materials on the basis of specific customer requirements.

The Additive Manufacturing of plastic products can make use of polyamides (PA), polystyrenes (PS), thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), and polyaryletherketones (PAEK). EOS provides a comprehensive range of metal powders for the DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) of metal parts. Customised products can therefore be manufactured to the highest quality.

We offer you end-to-end advice and support in your choice of materials. You can benefit from our many years of experience and our high-quality, extensively tested materials for achieving your design, development, and production targets.

Details on our materials and property profiles can be viewed in the EOS materials database at http://eos.materialdatacenter.com/eo/en

Over twenty years of continuously refined competence in materials
Materials, systems, and process parameters perfectly matched to each other for the best possible results
Very high level of flexibility in design and development
Suitable materials provide the optimal properties for your product profiles
Whether mechanical strength, impact strength, thermal stability, dimensional stability, or biocompatibility – EOS materials embody the properties needed for most requirements.
With efficient production processes and high-tech materials, innovative parts can be produced cost effectively to the highest industrial standards

Software

EOS software solutions make it easier to prepare CAD data for laser sintering and support the process and quality assurance.

Services

We provide competent support in all areas of Additive Manufacturing with our comprehensive range of services.

Alumide® - Polyamide aluminium-filled

Product information

Alumide is a metallic grey, aluminium-filled polyamide 12 powder, which is characterised by its high stiffness, metallic appearance and good postprocessing possibilities. The surfaces of Alumide parts can be refined very easily by grinding, polishing or coating. The machining of Alumide laser-sintered parts is simplified through the cut breaking effect of the aluminium filling.

Properties

easy post-processing, good machinability
high temperature performance
thermal conductivity (limited)
high stiffness
well-balanced ratio of density and stiffness
excellent dimensional accuracy

Application

applications with metal-like look
parts which need machining
parts with thermal loads
manufacture of stiff parts of metallic appearance for applications in automotive manufacture (e.g. wind tunnel tests or parts that are not safety-relevant)
tool inserts for injecting and moulding small production runs
illustrative models (metallic appearance)
setting jig and device manufacture

Technical information, material data sheets for materials made of plastic and information about standardized material properties, Part Property Profiles, please refer to our materialdatacenter.

CarbonMide® - Polyamide carbon fibre-reinforced

Product information

The anthracite black, carbon-fibre reinforced polyamide 12 material stands out for excellent stiffness and a maximised weight-strength-ratio. Due to the process related orientation of the fibres the mechanical properties varies in the three axis directions.

Properties

extreme strength and stiffness
thermal and electrical conductivity (limited)
best strength/weight-ratio
light weight

Applications

light and stiff functional parts
metal replacement
mechanically stressed parts which are optimised considering the self-weight of the part
aerodynamic components in motor sports application

Technical information, material data sheets for materials made of plastic and information about standardized material properties, Part Property Profiles, please refer to our materialdatacenter.

PA 1101

Product information

PA 1101 is a whitish-translucent polyamide 11 material, which is optimised for the use as a laser-sintering material. Laser-sintered parts made from PA 1101 are characterised by high impact resistance and elongation at break. The material is based on renewable resources and can therefore be classified as environmentally friendly material.

Properties

high impact resistance & elongation at break with an otherwise balanced property profile
based on renewable resources
better temperature resistance than PA 12; nearly continuous mechanical properties at a wide temperature range
no splintering and cracking, even under highest mechanical stress

Applications

The material is particularly suitable for applications with functional elements which require high material ductility (e.g. integral hinges) and ones where high impact resistance is important. Another typical application for this material is for components which do not allow splintering (e.g. parts to be used in the passenger compartment in vehicles).

Technical information, material data sheets for materials made of plastic and information about standardized material properties, Part Property Profiles, please refer to our materialdatacenter.

PA 2200 / 2201

PA 2200 - Polyamide white

The white powder PA 2200 on the basis of polyamide 12 serves a wide variety of applications with its very well-balanced property profile.

PA 2201- Polyamide natural

PA 2201 is a white polyamide 12 powder for slightly more translucent parts. It is in compliance with FDA, 21 CFR, §177.1500 9(b) except for alcoholic foodstuff. Apart from that PA 2201 and PA 2200 have similar material properties.

Properties

multipurpose material
balanced property profile
high strength and stiffness
good chemical resistance
excellent long-term constant behaviour
high selectivity and detail resolution
various finishing possibilities (e.g. metallisation, stove enamelling, vibratory grinding, tub colouring, bonding, powder coating, flocking)
bio compatible according to EN ISO 10993-1 and USP/level VI/121 °C
approved for food contact in compliance with the EU Plastics Directive 2002/72/EC (exception: high alcoholic foodstuff)

Applications

functional parts
medical applications, e.g. prostheses
fully functional plastic parts of highest quality
substitute typical injection moulding plastics
realisation of movable part connections

> PrimePart® PLUS, economical alternative for PA 2200.

Technical information, material data sheets for materials made of plastic and information about standardized material properties, Part Property Profiles, please refer to our materialdatacenter.

PrimePart PLUS (PA 2221)

Product information

PrimePart PLUS (PA 2221) is a polyamide 12 powder optimised for low warpage and lowest refresh rate. Therefore the need for new powder is diminished, making PrimePart PLUS a highly economical and ecological material. PrimePart PLUS is in compliance with FDA, 21 CFR, §177.1500 9(b) except contact with alcoholic foodstuff. Laser-sintered parts from PrimePart PLUS are natural coloured. They possess excellent material properties:

Properties

economic multipurpose material
balanced property profile
variety of certificates available (biocompatibility, food contact)
high strength and stiffness
good chemical resistance
excellent and constant long-term behaviour
high accuracy and detail resolution
various finishing possibilities (e.g. metallisation, stove enamelling, vibratory grinding, tub colouring, bonding, powder coating, flocking)

Application

Typical applications for parts produced with this material are fully functional parts of highest quality. Due to the excellent mechanical properties PrimePart PLUS is often used as a substitute for typical injection moulding plastics.

Technical information, material data sheets for materials made of plastic and information about standardized material properties, Part Property Profiles, please refer to our materialdatacenter.

PA 2202 black – Parts with continuous colouring

Product information

PA 2202 black is a polyamide material with black pigments. The resulting parts are coloured throughout their whole volume, which makes them resistant against scratches, abrasion and dirt. The parts are thus very well suited for mechanically stressed applications or dirty environments. The polymer will be the first choice for industries where an anthracite black colour of parts is relevant. This is for example the case for many components in the automotive industry, especially under-bonnet parts.

Properties

balanced property profile
anthracite black colour
withstand high mechanical load
high stiffness
excellent long-time stability
outstanding detail resolution
abrasion, scratches, later drillings without
discolouration

Applications

functional parts in anthracite black colour
parts in design quality
end products
spare parts
components with high soiling tendency
technical parts with requirements on optical effects

Technical information, material data sheets for materials made of plastic and information about standardized material properties, Part Property Profiles, please refer to our materialdatacenter.

PA 2210 FR - Flame-retarding Polyamide

Product information

PA 2210 FR is a white polyamide 12 powder with a halogen free, chemical flame retardant. In case of fire a carbonating coating arises on the surface of the part, isolating the plastic below. PA 2210 FR fulfils the flame protection classification UL 94 / V-0 from a wall thickness higher than or equal to 2 mm.

Properties

flame retardancy
halogen-free
good mechanical properties
excellent long-term constant behaviour

Applications

aerospace
electric & electronics
fully functional, load-bearing plastic parts of highest quality
parts with increased requirements on flame protection

Technical information, material data sheets for materials made of plastic and information about standardized material properties, Part Property Profiles, please refer to our materialdatacenter.

PA 3200 GF - Glass bead filled polyamide

Product information

PA 3200 GF is a white, glass bead filled polyamide 12 powder, which is characterised by an excellent stiffness in combination with good elongation at break.

Properties

high stiffness
wear resistance
improved temperature performance
good thermal loadability
excellent surface quality
high dimensional accuracy and detail resolution
good processability

Applications

stiff housings
parts with requirements on wear and abrasion
parts used under elevated thermal conditions
usage e.g. for final parts within the engine area of cars
deep-drawing dies
any other application which requires particular stiffness, high heat distortion temperature and low abrasive wear

Technical information, material data sheets for materials made of plastic and information about standardized material properties, Part Property Profiles, please refer to our materialdatacenter.

EOS PEEK HP3 - Polyaryletherketone

Product information

EOS provides the world-first high-performance polymer for the laser-sintering process - EOS PEEK HP3. Belonging to the group of Polyaryletherketone (PAEK), this semi-crystalline, thermoplastic material was developed for the use on the high-temperature system EOSINT P 800.

The laser-sintered parts achieve a tensile strength up to 95 MPa and a Young's modulus up to 4400 MPa. These values are on an up to 100 percent higher level than the so far market dominating materials PA 12 and PA 11. The continuous use temperature ranges within 180 °C (mechanical dynamic), 240 °C (mechanical static) and 260 °C (electrical) depending on the field of application which could not be reached so far.

Properties

high performance material
excellent temperature performance, strength, stiffness and chemical resistance
best fire, smoke and toxicity performance
excellent wear resistance
inherently flame retardant
biocompatibility and sterilizability
excellent high temperature performance
good hydrolysis resistance

Applications

metal replacement
aerospace
automotive and motorsports
electric & Electronic
medical- ideal replacement for stainless steel and titanium
industrial

Technical information, material data sheets for materials made of plastic and information about standardized material properties, Part Property Profiles, please refer to our materialdatacenter.
EOS PEEK HP3 material based on VICTREX® PEEK™polymer has been developed in close cooperation with our business partner Victrex. Further information >>>

PrimeCast® 101 - Polystyrene

Product information

PrimeCast 101, a grey powder on polystyrene basis, is suited especially for investment casting due to its excellent dimensional accuracy and its low melting point.

Properties

high dimensional accuracy
low residual ash-content
very high surface quality
good strength for use as lost pattern

Application

patterns for investment casting
master patterns for vacuum casting, herby it is advised to infiltrate the parts with e.g. epoxy resin
production of lost patterns for the plaster and ceramic shell casting process.
The material is optimised for minimum residue ash content after burning-out.

Technical information, material data sheets for materials made of plastic and information about standardized material properties, Part Property Profiles, please refer to our materialdatacenter.

Material Management

Integrated Process Chain Management (IPCM) for EOSINT P solutions enhances the productivity and cost-efficiency of plastic laser sintering systems.

Integrated Process Chain Management (IPCM) for EOSINT P solutions is the comprehensive material management solution from EOS for Additive Manufacturing with plastics. The IPCM system ensures a consistently high product quality during rapid prototyping and in serial production. IPCM optimises powder and component handling and increases the productivity, quality and user-friendliness of laser sintering systems. The consistent recycling of the materials used also means that the EOS systems are extremely material-efficient. IPCM thus improves the economic efficiency of the entire production process.

IPCM P is available for system series P 3, P 7 and P 8 in Basic, Advanced and Full Automation versions. Because of their modular structure, extra modules can be added to an IPCM system at any time. In its maximum configuration, the IPCM involves four process steps: preparing the powdered plastic – this involves mixing recycled powder with new powder, sieving the powder, unpacking the parts and transporting the powdered plastic from and to the relevant units. The high level of automation means that the individual components work very efficiently together. This means that the system can be integrated in existing production environments very easily.

IPCM P

Modular material management; system can be extended on a flexible basis
High level of automation increases efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Consistent recycling reduces material consumption, cuts costs and protects the environment
Defined sieving ensures consistent powder quality
Rapid emptying and filling of the machines, even with large volumes of powder
Minimises the time between jobs and ensures maximum productivity
Dust-free powder handling and users have no contact with the powder
Secure handling of difficult platforms and jobs
Modules can be exchanged or added with ease
Easily scalable, for example in order to increase capacity
Powder can be handled in parallel with part production
Ideal when using multiple systems ad / or different materials
Suitable for quality management systems
Traceability of the powder cycle and of the material batches added