Additive Filament Eliminates Fume Emissions for Enhanced Design Flexibility

 

 

Jabil Inc. has made available its patent-pending additive filament material, Jabil PA 0600, which delivers high strength and stiffness required for demanding applications. The material was created, formulated and produced at the company’s Materials Innovation Center for use in traditional and additive manufacturing (AM).

The versatile Jabil PA 0600 filament is said to be well suited for a variety of applications. In additional to high stiffness, the material reportedly exhibits dimensional stability and good wear resistance, as well as low-friction, self-lubricating characteristics. Jabil notes that the new filament also delivers high levels of smoothness and durability, typically required in the production of gears, bearings and rollers; jigs, fixtures and tooling; and workholding devices, posts and nests. Additionally, the material simplifies post-print machining, including fly cuts, thread taps and heat stakes.

Moreover, Jabil PA 0600 filament provides enhanced functionality typically associated with Delrin Acetal plastic or alternative polyoxymethylene (POM) materials, without the risk of exposure to formaldehyde emissions when the material is overheated. According to the company, Jabil PA 0600 filament has been formulated without formaldehyde, so there is no release of noxious odors or fumes during processing. This offers product designers greater flexibility, speed and safety in developing complex parts that must be resistant to fatigue, friction and abrasion.

The Jabil PA 0600 filament is featured in the Ultimaker Marketplace in Ultimaker Cura 3D printing software and is available through DigiKey.