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DuraForm®  EX - 3D Systems  - 

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DuraForm EX by 3D Systems is a TP, Unspecified (Thermoplastic, Unspecified) plastic material.
General Information
Product Description

.....for use with all Sinterstation® Pro and Sinterstation HiQ™ series SLS® systems

This impact-resistant plastic offers the toughness of injection-molded polypropylene and ABS and is suitable for Rapid Manufacturing.

APPLICATIONS
- Complex, thin-walled ductwork
- Motorsports
- Aerospace
- Unmanned air vehicles (UAV's)
- Housings and enclosures
- Impellers
- Connectors
- Consumer sporting goods
- Vehicle dashboards and grilles
- Bumpers
- Snap-fit designs
- Living hinges
- Functional prototypes that require end-use performance properties
- Appropriate for low- to mid-volume rapid manufacturing

FEATURES
- Outstanding toughness
- Excellent impact resistance
- Repeatable mechanical properties
- Easy-to-process
- Consistent black or natural color

BENEFITS
- Offers toughness of injection-molded ABS and polypropylene
- Build prototypes that withstand aggressive functional testing
- Create accurate and repeatable parts as demanded by manufacturers
- Increase market opportunities through enhanced properties
- Eliminate painting by using black color

General  
Material Status
  • Commercial: Active
  • Availability
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America
  • Test Standards Available
  • ASTM
  • Features
  • Good Color Stability
  • Good Processability
  •  
  • Good Toughness
  • High Impact Resistance
  • Uses
  • Aerospace Applications
  • Automotive Bumper
  • Automotive Interior Trim
  • Connectors
  • Housings
  •  
  • Living Hinges
  • Prototyping
  • Sporting Goods
  • Thin-walled Parts
  • Appearance
  • Black
  • White
  • Forms
  • Powder
  • Processing Method
  • Sintering
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    Features (Alternate Representations) 
    High Impact Resistance, Good Toughness, Tough, Good Processability, Easy Processing, Good Color Stability.
    Uses (Alternate Representations) 
    Housings, Housing, Thin-walled Parts, Thin Walled Parts, Thin-wall Parts, Thin wall Parts, Thinwall Parts, Automotive Bumper, Automotive Bumpers, Living Hinges.
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    DuraForm® EX, DuraForm EX, DuraForm® , DuraForm, DuraFormEX, EX, Thermoplastic, Unspecified, Thermoplastic Unspecified, TP, Unspecified, TP Unspecified, 3D Systems, ThermoplasticUnspecified, TPUnspecified
     
    DuraForm EX - 3D Systems - Thermoplastic, Unspecified Plastic

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