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News Release
ARMA Design now providing Rapid Prototyping of ABS parts
SAN DIEGO, CA - Tuesday, April 11, 2006
The ARMA Design Rapid Prototyping Department can now deliver manufacturers and developers USEABLE ABS prototype parts to quickly and accurately verify their technologies and test ideas, all from the customer’s own 3D CAD drawings.
ARMA utilizes Stratasys Dimension SST 3D printers to create custom parts that are completely useable in real-performance prototypes and field tests. These ABS parts are much more durable than the commonly used, but very brittle, parts produced by SLA (Stereolithographic Apparatus) machines, which are usually used just for demonstration or fitting purposes only.
The ABS parts are "built" from the bottom up, one layer at a time, using durable Acrylnitrile Butadene Styrene (ABS) plastic using a process known as FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling). The ABS plastic is fed into an extrusion head, heated to a semi-liquid state and accurately deposited in layers as fine as 0.010 inches (0.254 mm) thick. Features are supported during construction with a soluble support material. The resulting parts are both durable and attractive. ABS is the most commonly used plastic in manufacturing today. Cell phones, television sets, and the majority of car interior parts are made of ABS or similar blends. ABS allows the building of durable and functional prototypes that can withstand rigorous testing without warping, shrinking or absorbing moisture. ABS prototypes can be drilled, tapped, sanded, and painted, and come in a variety of standard colors, including Black, White, Grey, Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow. Custom colors can be created at additional cost and lead-time.
With ARMA’s 3D printer, parts can be delivered in as little as 48 hours from the receipt of the drawing file and an approved price quote.
About ARMA Design:
ARMA Design is an electronic design and manufacturing firm that provides turnkey product design and development services as well as manufacturing capabilities. Founded in San Diego in 1990 by Alex McKay, ARMA’s mission is to help companies with commercial, consumer and industrial applications turn ideas into reality. For information about ARMA Design, visit www.armanet.com or call 858.373.1320.
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