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Protective covers for magnetic timing wheels 3D printed with PET-G by Voodoo Manufacturing and JASPER Engines.
Voodoo Manufacturing, a 3D printing service based in New York, has announced it is now using Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PET-G) and Rigid Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) to produce components for its clients.
The company, whose factory boasts Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) technology, has previously almost exclusively offered parts in PLA, which often has not been suitable for some of the more high-performance parts required. It has received millions of dollars worth of funding since its founding in 2015, has expanded its factory to satisfy growing demand, and also acquired ten Raise3D N2 Plus platforms to offer large format 3D printing. With these latest additions to its material offering, which will be printed on the same FDM machines as its PLA and Semi-Flex materials, Voodoo is now expecting to attract a greater number of customers and extend its reach into industries like robotics, aerospace, automotive, and consumer electronics.
PET-G, boasting chemical and temperature resistance, is a popular material choice for those wishing to manufacture mechanical parts and food and medical applications. Meanwhile, Rigid TPU is suitable for braces, fasteners, replacement washers, and phone cases, such are its constant wear and impact proficiencies.
In recent months, Voodoo and JASPER Engines, a remanufacturer of engines, transmissions, and motors, have partnered to pilot test the materials on real-world applications. JASPER used PET-G to manufacture protective covers for magnetic timing wheels for their camshaft assemblies, and optimised those parts to be able to endure multiple cycles of heat and chemical treatments. Voodoo, meanwhile, has even begun using the new materials to build components for the robotic devices that supplement its range of 3D printers. The two use case examples serve to demonstrate the reason why Voodoo moved to add these materials to its repertoire, and explain why the company is so enthused by its latest development.
"We’re excited to launch these new materials because they bring us one step closer to competing head on with injection moulding for production-grade parts,” said Max Friefeld, CEO and Co-Founder at Voodoo Manufacturing. “With these new materials, we are able to reach new audiences, especially customers with engineering projects that have higher temperature and durability requirements."
Customers can order parts through the Voodoo Manufacturing website, by liaising with the company's sales team, or by using the Fulfilled by Voodoo online service.
