FDM 3D printing of plastic and fiber-reinforced plastic components including CAD design and part optimization
LVtech GbR
85630 Grasbrunn (company headquarters)New on Amplifa
About LVtech
LVtech is a service provider specializing in the FDM 3D printing process (Fused Deposition Modeling/FFF), based in Grasbrunn near Munich. The company produces components made of plastic and fiber-reinforced plastic – from one-off pieces and prototypes to small series. The service portfolio includes printing and delivering parts, creating and optimizing CAD designs including FEM simulation, topology optimization for weight and material reduction, checking and repairing defective 3D files, as well as consolidating assemblies. A key focus is the 3D printing of spare parts, which are reconstructed via CAD if required. Materials processed include ABS, ASA, PLA, TPU, PA as well as the fiber-reinforced plastics PA12 CF and PA6 GF30. In addition to its B2B service, LVtech operates a shop for its own bicycle, motorcycle and camping accessories, which are manufactured in-house using its 3D printing process.
- Site
- Grasbrunn
- Processes
- Production of prototypes by 3D printing, 3D printing of spare parts incl. CAD reconstruction, Small series production with 3D printing, CAD design and 3D modeling (from hand sketch), FEM simulation, Part optimization (topology optimization, material recommendation), Checking defective 3D files and repairing the 3D modeling, Reduction/consolidation of assemblies, 3D printing (FDM) of components made of plastic and fiber-reinforced plastic
- Materials
- ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer), ASA (acrylonitrile styrene acrylate), PLA (polylactide), TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), PA (polyamide), PA12 CF (polyamide 12, carbon fiber reinforced), PA6 GF30 (polyamide 6, 30% glass fiber), A2 steel (stainless, fastening material)
- Industries
- Bicycle/e-bike accessories, Motorcycle accessories, Camping accessories, Mechanical engineering (spare parts), Automotive industry (prototypes, ASA applications), Sports/outdoor
- 01
Inquiry and receipt of the 3D file (STL, STEP etc.)
- 02
- 03
Material recommendation
- 04
FDM 3D printing of the component
- 05
Removal of support structures
- 06
Delivery of the components
Materials & Processes
FDM/FFF 3D printing
Layer-by-layer build-up of the component from molten plastic filament, suitable for stable, rigid parts with a wide variety of materials.
ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer)
Robust, stiff and tough filament with good temperature resistance, used for prototypes, housings, body parts and brackets, among other things.
ASA (acrylonitrile styrene acrylate)
UV- and weather-resistant "outdoor" alternative to ABS, e.g. for exterior applications in the automotive industry and for housings.
PLA (polylactide)
Biodegradable, easy-to-process filament with high stiffness and good print quality.
TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane)
Flexible, elastic material with rubber-like elasticity, suitable for seals, damping elements and flexible joints.
PA (polyamide)
Engineering plastic for durable components.
PA12 CF (polyamide 12, carbon fiber reinforced)
Carbon fiber-reinforced polyamide for highly rigid, lightweight components.
PA6 GF30 (polyamide 6, 30% glass fiber)
Glass fiber-reinforced polyamide for stable, load-bearing applications.
Sites
Grasbrunn
DECompany headquarters and production
- Lot size
- Prototypes to small series
- Materials
- ABS, ASA, PLA, TPU, PA, PA12 CF, PA6 GF30
- 3D printers (FDM/FFF)
Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additive | – | – | – | Small series | ABS, ASA, PLA, TPU, PA, PA12 CF, PA6 GF30 |
| Production of prototypes by 3D printingAdditive | – | – | – | – | ABS, ASA, PLA, TPU, PA, PA12 CF, PA6 GF30 |
| 3D printing of spare parts incl. CAD reconstructionAdditive | – | – | – | – | ABS, ASA, PLA, TPU, PA, PA12 CF, PA6 GF30 |
| Small series production with 3D printingAdditive | – | – | – | – | ABS, ASA, PLA, TPU, PA, PA12 CF, PA6 GF30 |
| CAD design and 3D modeling (from hand sketch), FEM simulationEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Part optimization (topology optimization, material recommendation)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Checking defective 3D files and repairing the 3D modelingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Reduction/consolidation of assembliesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D printer (FDM/FFF) | – | – | – | – | Grasbrunn |
Additional services
History
- 2015
Website domain lv-tech.eu first published