The new Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Filament by Braskem is lightweight and also quite rigid which makes it perfect for Automotive, Aerospace, Nautical, and Sporting Goods Applications
The largest polyolefins producer in America and the leading producer of biopolymers in the world, Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5 and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), had previously made an announcement about the newest expansion of the 3D printing product portfolio. The 3D printing product portfolio will now include new, innovative carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene filament for 3D printing (“CF-PP”) (“FL900PP-CF”) which will offer superior mechanical and thermal properties along with low warpage. With the help of Braskem’s carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene filament users can now 3D print lightweight and exceptionally rigid parts for high-end applications, for example automotive, aerospace, nautical, sporting goods, and various others. What really makes FL00PP-CF different is the fact that it is made using 100% recycled carbon fiber which can deliver the same performance as one can expect from virgin carbon fiber.
As the Braskem Commercial Director of Additive Manufacturing, Jason Vagnozzi, has said,
“As the U.S. polypropylene market leader, we are proud to launch our new carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene filament for 3D printing, offering our industrial clients as well as consumers unparalleled new production capabilities which ranges from high strength to light weight additive manufacturing. Regardless if you are a start-up, university, equipment manufacturer, converter, compounder, or brand owner, Braskem’s carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene filament is breaking new ground in terms of pushing the boundaries of 3D printing design and engineering possibilities. This latest 3D printing product launch reflects Braskem’s ongoing commitment to bringing powerful new solutions to the 3D printing sector, all leveraging our dedicated additive manufacturing lab within Braskem’s North American Innovation & Technology (I&T) Center located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.”
The new carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene filament spools by Braskem are designed in such a way that it can be used for both industrial as well as personal 3D printing applications making them a great choice for rapid prototyping, also custom product design is possible, it is lightweight, it can be optimized to geometries, and designing spare parts. As Braskem’s carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene filaments are available in both 1.75 mm and 2.85 mm diameters it can fit into a wide range of 3D printer applications.
Stated below are the important factors of Braskem Polypropylene 3D Printing Filament Reinforced with Carbon Fiber:
- It is made of 100% recycled carbon fiber content
- It provides high stiffness and strength – which is around 6 times stronger than traditional PP filaments
- It is optimized for high resolution printing
- It is also lightweight / low density
- It provides excellent chemical resistance
- It allows low shrinkage / warpage
- It is also highly water resistant – it does not absorb moisture, and therefore it requires no drying.
For more such information regarding the Braskem’s additive manufacturing portfolio which is inclusive of topics ranging from filaments, powders for fused filament fabrication (FFF), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), and high-speed pellet extrusion, you can simply visit https://www.braskem.com/usa/3d-printing and learn more.
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With a global vision of the future and people and sustainability in mind, Braskem is committed to contributing to the value chain for strengthening the Circular Economy. With an almost 8000 people strong team this petrochemical company has dedicate themselves every day to improve people’s lives thinking through sustainable chemicals and plastics solutions. The reason why it is so appreciated is because Braskem has an innovative DNA and a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse segments, the diversity can be explained with the vast range of products which ranges from food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, healthcare and hygiene, among others. Braskem is able to export products to clients in a lot more 100 countries with 41 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico and Germany, and net revenue of R$52.3 billion (US$13.2 billion).