We are thrilled to announce that we have added Accura AMX Durable Natural to our range of 3D printing materials. This production-grade resin, developed by 3D Systems, Inc., represents a significant leap forward in additive manufacturing technology, offering a unique combination of durability, flexibility, and long-term stability.
What is Accura AMX Durable Natural?
Accura AMX Durable Natural or AMX is a high-performance resin designed for stereolithography 3D printing. This material stands out for its exceptional combination of impact resistance, tear strength, and elongation at break. Engineered to endure repeated flexing, bending, and loading, it offers a cost-effective solution for producing durable parts with high surface quality, accuracy, and repeatability.
The material’s properties are comparable to injection-moulded plastics, providing long-term stability of mechanical properties. This makes it particularly suitable for applications requiring repeatable mechanical loads, such as structural prototypes and parts in motorsports, aerospace, consumer durables, and manufacturing services. Additionally, AMX excels in mandrel tooling for composites, especially when the tool needs to be removed as a single piece from complex, convoluted tubing.
Key Features and Benefits
Accura AMX Durable Natural stands out for its exceptional mechanical properties:
- High Impact Resistance and Toughness: This material boasts superior impact strength and tear resistance, making it ideal for high-stress applications.
- Impressive Elongation at Break: With elongation values up to 80%, parts can withstand significant deformation without failing.
- Long-Term Stability: Engineered for both indoor and outdoor use, AMX maintains its mechanical properties for up to 8 years in indoor environments.
- Thermoplastic-Like Behaviour: The material exhibits necking at break, enhancing its performance in snap-fit and clip features.
- Superior Surface Quality: Achieve injection mould-like aesthetics without the associated tooling time and costs.
Applications
The versatility of AMX opens up a wide range of applications across various industries:
- Aerospace and Automotive: Ideal for mandrel tooling in composite manufacturing, particularly for convoluted tubing where easy removal is crucial.
- Functional Prototypes and Assemblies: Perfect for creating durable, functional parts that can withstand repeated use.
- Manufacturing Aids: Excellent for producing jigs, fixtures, and other manufacturing tools.
- Consumer Products: Suitable for containers, enclosures, and other durable goods.
- Structural Components: Manufacturers can use it to create robust brackets, couplings, and other load-bearing structural components.
Why Choose Accura AMX Durable Natural?
This material represents a significant advancement in stereolithography (SLA) technology. Its combination of high toughness, excellent surface finish, and long-term stability makes it an outstanding choice for applications requiring both aesthetics and durability.
Whether you’re in motorsports, aerospace, consumer goods, or manufacturing services, AMX offers the performance you need without compromising on quality or appearance.
Graphite Additive Manufacturing is committed to providing our clients with cutting-edge solutions. The addition of Accura AMX Durable Natural to our portfolio allows us to offer even more options for your challenging projects, from rapid prototyping to low-volume production runs.
Ready to experience the future of 3D printing? Contact our team today to learn more about how Accura AMX Durable Natural can benefit your next project. Let’s bring your ideas to life with unparalleled durability and precision.
Datasheet from 3dsystems.com
