SAF – Selective Absorption Fusion
At our site in Denmark, we produce flexible, strong and durable parts with SAF in the sustainable material PA11, made from castor bean oil.
SAF offers exceptional precision and versatility, making it ideal for industries requiring high-performance parts with complex geometries. Enables the production of complex, high-quality parts.
For parts with good mechanical properties in a bio-based material
What is SAF – Selective Absorption Fusion?
SAF stands for Selective Absorption Fusion and the technology, a plastic powder bed fusion process, helps with higher volume manufacturing of end-use production parts. The technology is developed for the manufacturing industry, built to provide repeatability and reliability.
By leveraging dependable industrial print heads in conjunction with a pioneering approach to powder management, it assures a robust and efficient printing process. As the technology also ensures a uniform temperature profile, it creates quality and consistent parts.
Quality & Repeatability
SAF technology is ideal for polymer production parts. It utilizes an infrared-sensitive high absorbing fluid to fuse polymer powder particles together in layers.
The advanced SAF technology excels in handling diverse materials with utmost efficiency. It harnesses the power of robust industrial print heads, complemented by a effective approach to powder management.
Do you want to know more about SAF? Are you interested in additive manufacturing? Get in touch with us!
FAQs
- Good precision: SAF offers good precision, allowing for the creation of intricate and detailed objects with high accuracy.
- Complex geometries: SAF enables the production of complex geometries and intricate designs, making it ideal for industries that require intricate and highly customized parts.
- Durability: Parts produced using SAF exhibit excellent mechanical properties and durability, ensuring their suitability for functional and end-use applications.
- Efficient production: SAF optimizes production efficiency with its ability to fabricate parts quickly and reliably, reducing lead times and enhancing overall productivity in manufacturing processes.
SAF (Selective Absorption Fusion) 3D printing technology works by selectively fusing a powdered material, such as polyamides or elastomers, using an industrial print head. The process involves depositing thin layers of the powder onto a build platform and then selectively applying an infrared-absorbing agent to the desired areas. A thermal printhead then delivers infrared energy, which selectively melts and fuses the powdered material, layer by layer, forming the final 3D object. This innovative approach enables high-resolution, high-throughput printing with exceptional material versatility.
- PA1101
315 mm X 208 mm X 293mm
