New sintering powder from RPS
RPS has announced the availability of ALM PA616-GS, the first commercially available, glass-filled sintering powder.
Parts made from the dark grey powder are said to exhibit excellent stiffness and mechanical properties. Tightly-controlled glass particle size leads to a higher detailed surface finish.
Typical applications include automotive engine components, mould and tooling applications, and complex geometries requiring accuracy and feature resolution. The ALM PA616-GS is also suitable for use in rugged applications requiring stiffness at elevated temperatures.