3D printing workshop

Tom Krause, the global head of 3D printing at igus, will lead the one-hour workshops.

Matthew Aldridge, UK managing director of igus, the global manufacturer of energy chain systems and polymer plain bearings, said: “Our igus engineers as well as our customers will be joining us for this global event, but we are keen to stress that this is also open to others in the UK interested in finding out more.”

The iglidur plastics specially developed for 3D printing have a much higher wear resistance compared to regular 3D printing materials. As a result, wear resistance and friction are comparable to iglidur plain bearings manufactured in the injection moulding process. By 3D printing, production for special parts is considerably faster and the elimination of tooling gives a considerable cost saving. The igus 3D printing materials are therefore ideally suited for industrial use as a durable functional part.

Aldridge added: “As with all igus products, the parts produced using 3D printing methods are extensively tested for wear and friction in our state of our state-of-the-art in-house test laboratory. Here it possible to determine the expected service life of many products such as plain bearings, xiros ball bearings and plastic gears.”

The 3D Printing workshops – which will take place at 8am and 4pm – will include expert advice as well as access to free and practical online tools and configurators. Complementary samples of both materials and required parts will also be made available to delegates.

To find out more about the two workshops and to register for your place, free of charge visit: https://content.communication.igus.net/en-gb/en-gb/longer-service-life-for-3d-print-plastic-gears-gb