Polymers

The offer of Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation within the framework of additive manufacturing technologies includes a comprehensive service of complete 3D printing in-house manufacturing process chain, targeted mainly for space and aerospace instruments. Many completed projects, specialized machinery and experienced engineering staff make the Institute’s offer unique.

Polymers

A wide range of polymer materials, including:

  • Elastomers – production-grade rubbers
  • High-temperature plastics – with heat deflection temperatures up to 300 °C, including material up to 150 °C that meets the UL94 – V0 flammability standard
  • Composites – high-performance hybrid materials, production parts feature long-term mechanical stability in various environments
  • ABS – strong plastic imitating injection molded material with long-term environmental stability
  • High performance Ceramics (in development) -additive manufacturing using ceramic, metal, glass-ceramic resins/filaments.
  • And others …

Key information:

  • Isotropic properties
  • Precision printing (diameter of internal channels from 0.15 mm)
  • Threaded parts
  • Excellent surface quality and repeatability
  • Compatible with chemical and automotive fluids meeting UL94 V0 flammability rating
  • ISO 9001

 

Scope of Services:

  • R&D for internal and commercial projects
  • Optimization of process parameters
  • Design – 3D modeling
  • 3D printing
  • Thermal processing
  • CNC machining/polishing
  • Quality control – geometric validation (CMM, 3D scanning)
  • Structural testing (static, dynamic, fatigue, XRD)
  • Material testing (NDT, XCT, SEM)

The Institute supplies parts in various metal alloys using powder bed technology, as well as a wide range of polymer materials using DLP, MJP and FDM processes. Technologies

DLP – print volume 124.8 x 70.2 x 346 mm
MJP – print volume 294 x 211 x 144 mm
FDM print volume 360 x 360 x 360 mm