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IGUS, BANGALORE, OFFERING 3D PRINTING ONLINE SERVICES INDIA

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a process using a digital file to make three dimensional solid objects. An additive process is used to make a 3D printed object. In this process, an object is made by piling up consecutive layers of material until the creation of the object. Each of these layer is a thinly sliced horizontal cross-section of the final object. Via 3D printing, you can make functional shapes withraw material lesser than that of conventional manufacturing processes.Igus, a well-established German company with its Indian subsidiary based in Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India, offers 3D printing online services India.

The working of 3D printing

The process of 3D printing begins with making a 3D model on your computer screen. This done either based on data generated usinga 3D scanner or from the scratch using a 3D modeling software. Now, the 3D model has to be prepared to make it 3D printable. So, it has to be sliced using a slicing software into hundreds or thousands of horizontal layers.

After this, the sliced 3D file is fed into a 3D printer using Wi-Fi, SD, or USB, depending upon the brand of your printer. The 3D file uploaded in the 3D printer will be 3D printed layer by layer.

The global 3D printing industry

The global 3D printing industry is currently a 12.8 billion dollar industry. By 2020, it is expected to exceed 21 billion dollars. With its evolution, this technology is envisioned to transform almost every industrial sector and change the way we work, play and live.

Sectors using 3D Printing

Rapid Prototyping

Fashion

Automotive

Construction

Aerospace

Education

Rapid Manufacturing

Architecture

Medical

Consumer Products

Dental

Aviation

Food

Materials used for 3D printing

There are six types of materials used for 3D printing. These include paper, certain edible like chocolates, metals, polymers, ceramics and concrete. Materials are usually produced in the form of liquid resin, powder or filament. The most commonly used materials are the polymers. Further, some additive techniques work well with certain materials over others.

3D printing services in India

There are a handful of 3D printing online services India. Igus is one of them. It offers these services for making wear-resistant parts made of high-performance plastics. They use their own brand of polymer known as iglide® high-performance plastics. These are abrasion-resistant and lubrication-free. You can get your individual piece of product 3D printed this way. Igus ships your final product to your doorstep after 24 hours of order, on the basis of its complexity.

Igus also offers 3D printing injection molding tools for making custom-made and cost-effective components. Typically, injection molding tools are made using costly steel materials. Now, Igus has come up with an affordable alternative with plastic 3D-printed injection molding tools. These are made up of high-performance plastics, and can save 80% costs. You can choose a most suitable iglide® material (50 variants are available) to suit your applications’ requirements. Igus develops and ships simple injection molding tools using 3D printing technology within four days.

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PTFE-LINED PLASTIC LINEAR BUSHINGS MANUFACTURERS IN INDIA

Today’s manufacturing industry extensively uses linear plain bushings. With the advancement in material sciences and technologies, the capabilities of linear plain bearings have been improved, especially those made of plastic have been. Plastic linear bushings are designed to operate without maintenance, do not require external lubricants like grease or oil, are of low cost than metal bearings, low contamination risk, etc. These are also designed to suit wet and dirty environments, lab applications, sensitive foods, etc.

Igus is one of the plastic linear bushings manufacturers in India. Their range of DryLin Plastic Linear are light weight, corrosion- resistant, better performing in high acceleration experiencing applications, and are capable of withstand higher shock and static loads. These Igus products are manufactured using dry-tech plastic composites.

The dry-tech plastic composites are composed of particles of solid lubricants, a base polymer, and reinforcing fibers. This plastic material is homogenously blended, and injection molded to make bearings. These exhibit self-lubricating and constant coefficients of frictionthroughout their lifetime. In their initial working stages, tiny deposits of solid lubricant are moved into the shaft’s microfinish. This layer acts to eliminate the need for external lubrication, increases the machine’s lifetime, and lowers friction.

Another thing that makes Igus’ DryLin linear plastic bearings unique is their geometry. The grooves at the insides of the bearing’s inner diameter are designed to fulfil two functions. Firstly, they diminish thermal expansion and leads to a more tightly toleranced running clearance. Secondly, they perform the role of “dirt channels” in hostile environments by letting debris to easilypass through the system.

Another design feature is that their liner has a lengthwise slit. This enables a tool-free, easy and “slip fit” installation. On the outer diameter, DryLin liners have featuresthat maintain axial security and enable anti-rotation. The adaptor or housing is an aluminum sleeve. This gives the bearing an installation dimension similar to that of a standard recirculating ball bearing.

The concept of PTFE-Lined Bearings

Another option for linear bearing applications is Igus’ Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-lined metal bearings. Here, a typical bearing hasa thin, permanently bonded (to an aluminum housing), and self-lubricating layer implanted with PTFE. This liner cannot be replaced.

E7 material from Igus

Igus now uses E7, its latest self-lubricating liner material for its liner instead of PTFE. This material has been designed for low friction, lower wear and optimized service life than PTFE. This material also has an inherent superior corrosion resistance property.

Plastic linear bushings manufacturers in India- Igus            

Igus is a manufacturer of moving components for industrial applications. These include drag chains, echains, robotic components, guides, bearings, and more using high quality, superior performing, and durable plastics. Each of these products are made available in a huge range by Igus. Each item has specific set of features.

You can order an item that suits your need from their catalogue. If none of those suit the purpose you are looking for, you can make a custom- made order. The best thing is that, you can order any quantity of items from Igus, without worrying about the maximum or minimum limits.