Die Casting Components in Aluminum and Zamak

The Form 3 resin printer stands out for its use of LFS (Low Force Stereolithography) technology, which allows for extremely detailed vertical resolution, with a range of 25 to 160 µm. With a maximum print volume of 14.5 x 14.5 x 18.5 cm, the Form 3 is suitable for a wide range of applications, making it particularly suitable for sectors that require precision and reliability.

A key element of the Form 3 is the Light Processing Unit (LPU), which uses an advanced system of lenses and mirrors to precisely direct a high-intensity laser beam. This ensures optimal definition, allowing the creation of extremely detailed components with superior printing results.

The range of available resins has been developed to meet a variety of specific needs, offering solutions suitable for different areas of application:

Grey: Designed for the creation of resistant and detailed prototypes, this resin has a neutral gray color that facilitates subsequent surface treatments such as painting or varnishing. Its ability to highlight the finest details, with a vertical resolution ranging from 25 to 160 µm, makes it ideal for projects that require a high degree of precision.

White: With a resolution of 50 to 100 µm, this white resin is ideal for prototypes intended for presentations or for models that require a refined aesthetic. Its versatility in post-processing, in particular the ability to be easily painted, makes it an excellent choice for aesthetic applications.

Rigid 10K: This resin is designed for advanced engineering applications, thanks to its exceptional mechanical properties. With a modulus of elasticity of 10 GPa, a strain at break of 1%, and a tensile strength ranging from 53 to 65 MPa, it is ideal for components that require structural strength. Additionally, its heat deflection temperature (HDT), ranging from 163 to 218 °C at 0.45 MPa and from 82 to 110 °C at 1.8 MPa, ensures thermal stability even under stress.

In addition, we offer a wide selection of resins, including colors such as black and clear, as well as special solutions for the dental industry. These specialized resins, for example, are ideal for producing models for crowns and bridges, meeting the high standards of the dental industry.

Die Casting Applications
The Form 3 also fits in as a fundamental tool for the die casting industry, where rapid prototyping and geometry verification are essential. Models 3D printed with high-performance resins can be used to test complex shapes before the final molds are made, streamlining production processes and reducing development costs.

Furthermore, thanks to the use of resins such as Rigid 10K, which offers high mechanical properties and resistance to high temperatures, it is possible to simulate the characteristics of the molds used in the die casting of light alloys such as aluminum or zama. This allows to evaluate the deformability and resistance of the prototypes under load conditions similar to the real ones, ensuring greater accuracy in the design phase.

Finally, the three-dimensional models obtained through 3D printing can be used to create master patterns from which to make silicone molds, useful for the production of small batches of die-cast components, or as a basis for dimensional verification in high-precision die-casting processes.

Our service is designed to meet the needs of those looking not only for aluminum or zama die-cast components, but also for highly detailed and superior quality three-dimensional prototypes, applicable in a wide variety of industrial sectors.