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News Release from: Moog FCS | Subject: Accura Xtreme Plastic
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 25 July 2007
Stereolithography material eases
manufacture
3D Systems' Accura Xtreme Plastic is designed for functional assemblies that demand durability.
3D Systems has released Accura Xtreme Plastic, a new material for stereolithography systems This addition to the company's family of proven and dependable Accura Materials facilitates the efficient design, development and manufacturing of products by enabling production of early prototypes having improved durability and functionality
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 7 Aug 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Accura Xtreme Plastic is now available for beta testing by qualified customers.
An extremely tough and versatile material, Accura Xtreme Plastic is designed for functional assemblies that demand durability.
Due to its high elongation and moderate modulus, Accura Xtreme Plastic is ideally suited for many rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing applications.
Accura Xtreme Plastic's properties closely mimic those found in moulded ABS and polypropylene, which are major production plastics.
Accura Xtreme Plastic features lower viscosity and higher processing speeds than other materials in the marketplace, resulting in easy operation, fast part creation, and quick cleaning and finishing with less waste, making it a more cost-effective solution.
"With Accura Xtreme Plastic, we have created a strong, yet flexible material that resists breakage and produces a high-quality part", said Abe Reichental, 3D Systems' President and Chief Executive Officer.
"Consistent with our commitment to lead through technology, 3D Systems is defining the future of the rapid prototyping and manufacturing industry with solutions like Accura Xtreme Plastic that enable durable prototyping and quick turnaround times for efficient designing, developing and manufacturing".
"We believe that the availability of materials like our new Accura Xtreme Plastic will open the door to new applications and enhance our customers' bottom lines".
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