EOSINT P 800 Laser Sintering System Procured by Paramount Industries

The EOSINT P 800 Laser Sintering System that uses a novel high temperature laser sintering technology has been procured by Paramount Industries. The laser sintering system can process engineered polymers such as polyether ether ketone (PEEK) and poly aryl ether ketone (PAEK).

The laser sintering process is used for fabricating multifaceted plastic parts with remarkable strength-to-weight ratio. It imparts maximum levels of production flexibility for plastic parts. Many producers and government organizations have shown interest in laser sintering. Paramount expects an increased need for high temperature laser sintering.

Jim Williams, CEO of Paramount, conveyed that the recognition for high temperature laser sintering, a 3D printing technique, has increased significantly. Many industries including aerospace, energy, transport, medicine and defense will benefit from this new processing technology, he added.

Paramount has been involved in the improvement of laser sintering process since 2008. It has acquired qualification for the process from the U.S Air force Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) R&D by combining materials science and laser sintering technology. This process is applied for the manufacture of PAEKs and carbon-fiber-reinforced PAEKs.

The EOSINT P 800 can be processed at an elevated temperature of 385°C; this facilitates the processing of PAEKs, which provide better performance. Laser sintering PAEKs are resistant to hydrolysis and temperature, has processing stability, mechanical performance and flame retardant characteristics. Carbon-fiber-reinforced PAEKs are more tensile and have an increased electrostatic dispersive feature. The material selection, design options and application range are wide when the novel polymers are integrated with Paramount’s advanced coating and surface finishes.

Williams added that his staffs were excited to have the EOSINT P 800 in the additive production tool box and will continue their involvement in the improvement of high temperature laser sintering technology.