Chances are most people interested in 3D printing have heard a bit about PEEK (polyetheretherketone) by now, even if they aren’t quite sure what it’s all about. Generally only used at the higher level for industrial markets, we’ve not seen this material offered at the desktop very often, with the exception of a few companies, and Roboze is one of them, offering up their One+400 printer, and allowing for a world of new possibilities with both hardware and materials.
Now, Roboze is doing some of the work for everyone else in evaluating PEEK materials further in a unique test. In conducting a thermal inertia test, they put what is known to be one of the highest-performing polymers under unseemly stress, observing how it reacts at high and continuous temperatures.
The Roboze team points out that this is exactly why PEEK is so popular for ‘high shock applications,’ as well as those requiring lengthy exposure to high temperatures. It’s appropriate for use in industries such as:
- Aerospace
- Defense
- Automotive
- Mechanical
- Aeronautic
With this latest PEEK challenge, Roboze is triumphant in surpassing the typical limits of high-thermoplastic polymers. According to their team, they will continue to strive and excel, seeking out new, high-quality materials, as well as engineering and ‘revolutionizing solutions’ for the 3D printing world.
Roboze is headquartered in Bari, Italy, and has carved out a niche for themselves mainly as the only manufacturer of beltless desktop 3D printers which are able to make components in 12 different materials, to include PEEK, PEI, PC/ABS, TPU, CARBON-PA, and more. Their machines are meant to be extremely durable and long-lasting—just like the components they are responsible for producing. The overall goal is to offer professionals the opportunity to use one-of-a-kind printing technology that is affordable yet advanced, and allows for the use of highly technical materials for many advanced applications.
Check out the following video for more details on Roboze and their PEEK stress test. Discuss further in the PEEK 3D Printing Material Stress Test forum over at 3DPB.com.