3D-printing

The path from idea to prototype to a finished product is very short when working with Vink Plast.

We currently have four 3D-printers available for prototyping. For example the Fortux 250mc, which is a reliable and flexible printer that can produce very precise components at a reasonable price. The printer is based on the Stratasys FDM technology (Fused Deposition Modelling). The method is a type of thermoplastic extrusion and is one of the leading technologies in additive manufacturing.

Materials
To produce the prototypes we use different materials. A common choice is ABSplus-P430. The material ensures high strength in the printed components. The strength means the components can be used in a “form, fit and function”-test which gives great reductions in cost for the whole developmental cycle of products. Testing on 3D-printed components is a more flexible way of perfecting the finished product as it is relatively simple to make changes and find the right geometry of the products.