The 3D printing service from igus® offered a fast and economical alternative, even for individual parts: The cross-threaded spindle is now produced from iglidur® i3 using additive manufacturing. The company was able to reduce costs by 50 per cent, as the classic production of the complex geometry of the cross-thread spindle was two times more expensive. The sliding properties of the spare parts were also improved by using the iglidur® material.
iglidur® i3 is a laser-sintered plastic and the most frequently used material in the additive manufacturing of igus®. It has excellent wear values and high strength. The iglidur® i3 SLS powder contains solid lubricants, eliminating the need for additional lubrication of the printed components.
The production of replacement, individual and series parts from iglidur® i3 takes place within one to three days and is possible from batch size 1 without a surcharge. Orders can be placed quickly and easily online via the 3D printing service, whereby prices and delivery times can be determined immediately and without prior registration.
