Additive series production of plastic components from injection molding granulate with the Bosch Pellet Printer
Bosch Industrial Additive Manufacturing GmbH
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About Bosch Industrial AM
Bosch Industrial Additive Manufacturing GmbH produces plastic components via 3D printing using injection molding granulate (pellet printing). The company implements prototypes, functional samples, pre-series and small series through to series production in the same material that is later used in injection molding. The Bosch Pellet Printer processes soft elastomers such as TPE 32 Shore 00 as well as fiber-reinforced thermoplastics (PA6 GF30, PA6 CF30) and high-performance materials such as PPS GF40. Material certifications such as ESD, UL 94 V-0 and flame retardancy according to DIN EN 45545-2 are demonstrably retained in the component; external laboratory tests confirm the properties. Customers come from automotive and mobility (including fuel cell technology), rail transport, orthopedic technology, HVAC technology, special machinery engineering and industrial automation. The company also offers material qualification when a desired granulate is not yet available in the process.
- Processes
- Additive manufacturing / 3D printing with injection molding granulate (pellet extrusion, Bosch, Laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) with TruPrint 5000 for servo valves, 3D printing with injection molding granulate (pellet printing), Material qualification, Prototyping / functional samples / pre-series, Production of small-series and series components, Support with preliminary tests for functionality and material behavior (e.g. tightness,, Retention of material certifications (e.g. ESD, flame-retardant according to DIN EN 45545-2, UL 94
- Materials
- PA6 GF30 HI (glass-fiber-reinforced polyamide 6), PA6 GF30 (polyamide 6, 30% glass fiber), PA6 CF30 (polyamide 6, 30% carbon fiber, ESD-certified), PPS GF40 (glass-fiber-reinforced polyphenylene sulfide), TPE 32 Shore 00 (thermoplastic elastomer), TPS Shore 50A (thermoplastic elastomer, flame-retardant railway, DIN EN 45545-2), Injection molding granulates in general ("several thousand, TPS Shore 50A (flame-retardant according to DIN EN 45545-2)
- Industries
- Automotive / Mobility (including fuel cells), Rail transport / railway technology, Orthopedic technology, HVAC technology / ventilation technology / heat pumps, Special machinery engineering, Industrial automation
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Material qualification
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3D printing with injection molding granulate (pellet extrusion)
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Preliminary tests for functionality and material behavior
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Prototyping
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Small-series and series production
Materials and Processes
PA6 GF30 HI (glass-fiber-reinforced polyamide 6)
For mechanically highly stressed components such as fork bridges and air flap control systems with tight tolerances.
PA6 GF30 (polyamide 6, 30% glass fiber)
Used e.g. for radial impellers for HVAC technology, heat pumps and ventilation technology.
PA6 CF30 (polyamide 6, 30% carbon fiber, ESD-certified)
For ESD-certified components such as vacuum grippers in special machinery engineering with high dimensional accuracy.
PPS GF40 (glass-fiber-reinforced polyphenylene sulfide)
High-performance material for fuel cell systems with high thermal stability, chemical resistance and gas tightness.
TPE 32 Shore 00 (thermoplastic elastomer)
Soft elastomer for flexible applications in granulate-based 3D printing.
TPS Shore 50A (flame-retardant according to DIN EN 45545-2)
Flame-retardant elastomer for rail applications such as diaphragm seals of gangway doors.
3D printing with injection molding granulate
Processing of inexpensive standard injection molding granulates without expensive special filaments, with up to 300% better tensile and flexural strengths than common 3D printing processes (test results according to ISO 527).
Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additive manufacturing / 3D printing with injection molding granulate (pellet extrusion, BoschAdditive | – | – | – | Prototyping/functional samples – Small series/series production | TPE 32 Shore 00, PA6 GF30, PA6 GF30 HI, PA6 CF30, PPS GF40, PPS GF40 High Temp, TPS Shore 50A (flame-retardant according to DIN EN 45545-2), ESD-certified materials, UL 94 V-0 certified materials |
| Laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) with TruPrint 5000 for servo valvesAdditive | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pellet 3D printer (pellet extrusion / large format additive manufacturing) | Bosch Industrial Additive Manufacturing GmbH Bosch Pellet Printer | – | – | – | – |
| Laser powder bed fusion machine (L-PBF) | Trumpf TruPrint 5000 | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers