FOAM
Filaments with foaming properties or variable Shore hardness produce porous structures of low bulk density, suitable for various applications such as art, prototyping or end-use parts.
About FOAM
FOAM filaments represent an innovative category of materials in the realm of 3D printing, offering unique foaming properties or tailored formulations that enable the production of lightweight or porous structures, or even parts with variable Shore hardness and color achievable by adjusting the printing parameters. These specialized filaments are designed to expand and form cellular structures during the printing process, resulting in parts with reduced weight and increased resilience.
Considerations
Printing with FOAM filaments requires standard desktop FDM 3D printers. The printing parameters for FOAM filaments may vary depending on the specific material composition and desired properties. Users may need to adjust nozzle temperature, print speed, and layer height to achieve the desired level of foaming, density, color or surface finish. Additionally, FOAM filaments may require adequate ventilation during printing to facilitate the expansion of the material and prevent issues such as overheating or warping.
Applications
FOAM filaments offer versatility and flexibility in creating lightweight, porous structures suitable for a variety of applications. In prototyping and product development, FOAM filaments enable the rapid iteration of designs and concepts, allowing engineers and designers to explore complex geometries and novel structures with ease. In artistic creations and sculpture, FOAM filaments offer artists the ability to experiment with unconventional forms and textures, resulting in visually striking and tactilely engaging artworks. Additionally, FOAM filaments are valued in the manufacturing industry for producing lightweight components and assemblies with enhanced shock absorption and impact resistance.