PC-like Metal Plating

PC-Like Metal Plating is a ceramic-filled composite stereolithography material that is of extreme strength, stiffness, and temperature resistance

Example of Metal Plating

Product Description

Metal plating is a process/material combination that produces ceramic-filled composite stereolithography parts that are coated with a structural nickel plating for strength. The core material is a ceramic-filled composite stereolithography material that is of extreme strength, stiffness, and temperature resistance.

After the components are built, they are electroform plated with a prescribed thickness of structural nickel. To ensure dimensionality of the parts is maintained, software is used to adjust the stereolithography components prior to their fabrication to account for the targeted plating thickness. Metal-plated components can withstand high temperatures, abrasion, and highly corrosive environments.



Applications

Metal plating is a process/material combination that enables prototyping of parts that would normally be die-cast or machined from aluminum, magnesium, or zinc. Examples of applications include high-speed wind tunnel models, kinematic mechanical assemblies, and factory assembly fixtures.

Key Product Benefits

  • Good temperature resistance
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Lightweight alternative to metal parts

Metal Plating Finishing Options

Custom Standard

Standard Finish Option

Custom Brushed

Custom Brushed

Custom Semi-Bright

Custom Semi-Bright

Custom Polish

Custom Polish


Metal Plating Properties

All of the figures contained on this data sheet are approximate and dependent on a number of factors, including but not limited to, machine and process parameters. The information provided is therefore not binding and not deemed to be certified.

ASTM Property Description

SLArmor

10% metal volume

SLArmor

20% metal volume

SLArmor

30% metal volume

D638M Tensile Strength - Mpa (ksi) 100 (14.5) 145 (21) 200 (29)
  Elongation at Break (%) 0.9 1.04 1
  Mod. of Elasticity - Mpa (ksi) 21,000 (3,046) 31,000 (4,496) 42,000 (6,100)
D790M Flexural Strength - Mpa (ksi) 300 (43.5) 420 (61) 600 (87)
  Flexural Modulus - Mpa (ksi) 28,000 (4,060) 44,000 (6,380) 54,000 (7,830)
D648-98c Density (g/cm3) 2.33 3.06 3.79

* From supplier data sheet