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- Individual advice – the right 3D printer material & process for your project
- Focus on functionality – through component optimization & material strength
- Cost-conscious solutions – through targeted 3D printing materials comparison
- Experience & know-how
Material and process selection
Every component has specific requirements – be it in terms of stability, appearance, temperature resistance, chemical resistance or design. Your requirements for a component determine to a large extent what the design of this component must look like, what the component must be made of and how it can be manufactured.
At WESTCAM , we see it as our job to provide you with comprehensive advice right from the start so that you end up with a functional component that exactly meets your expectations.
By selecting the right material and the appropriate 3D printing process, be it FDM, SLA, SLS, binder jetting or metal 3D printing, we ensure that your product is convincing in terms of quality, durability and cost.
Last but not least, the cost factor is a significant advantage over conventional production and should therefore not be ignored!
Material selection: The challenge for a durable component
The right material is crucial for the function and service life of your component.
Is the component exposed to chemical influences? Are there thermal stresses? What forces act on the component? What tolerances must be adhered to? All these and many more issues need to be considered when selecting the material.
A comprehensive 3D printing materials comparison helps you to find the optimum 3D printer material for your specific application – tailored to the load, temperature and desired surface properties.
A well-founded selection is crucial, especially with regard to 3D printer material strength, in order to ensure durable and functional components.
Set us your challenge – simply tell us your requirements and we will inform you about possible materials that can be used.
Whether plastics such as PLA or ABS for simpler applications, high-performance polymers for extreme loads or even metals – the choice determines the properties of your product!
Choosing the right printing process
In addition to the choice of material, the choice of the appropriate 3D printing process is crucial in order to achieve an optimal result. Depending on the intended use, the processes differ, for example, in terms of detail accuracy, costs or the possibility of post-processing. Not every process harmonizes with every 3D printer material – which is why we provide you with comprehensive advice on the ideal combination of material and technology.
We help you to find the right printing process – be it SLS, FDM, DLP, SLA or another technology. Together with you, we ensure that your component is not just impressive on the screen!
Your project in experienced hands
At WESTCAM, we have been involved in 3D printing and the upstream and downstream processes such as 3D scanning, design and the post-processing and surface treatment of printed parts for 25 years.
As a result, we have gained a great deal of important experience throughout the entire process – which is important so that we can provide you with practical support for all your requirements. Together with you, we ensure that your vision is perfectly implemented in 3D-printed components – regardless of whether it is a single part, a printed spare part, a prototype or even a small series. Let us work together to realize your project quickly and cost-effectively using modern additive technologies!
