EnvisionTEC - Model 60A MG -3D-Bioplotter UV Silicone
Silicone was the first material printed by the prototype 3D-Bioplotter in 2000. This very versatile material can be used for numerous demo applications: from trying out new shapes and patterns using a cheap material; through making technical parts (e.g. gaskets); to medical device casings. There are also many medical applications for silicones: from soft implants (e.g. ears, noses, breasts); through wound dressings; to surgical planning models, amongst others.
With curing directly during printing using UV, this medical grade silicone (USP Class VI) is mainly aimed at research applications as well as direct skin contact for a maximum of 29 days. This silicone displays low shrinkage, a medium hardness around 60 Shore and has no smell. By adding LSR color pastes prior to printing, the transparent material can be colored to the specific application requirements.
- Material Type : Silicone
- Curing System : UV
- Appearance (color) : Translucent / color possible using pastes
- Appearance (Form) : Gel
- Pot Life (20°C, closed) : 3 days after mixing
- Viscosity : 600 Pas
- Processing Temperature : Room Temperature
- Printing Surface : Polypropylene Film
- Processing Parameters Available For : 0.3mm / 0.4mm needle tips
- Printing Speed (at 2 – 5 Bar Pressure) : 5 – 20 mm/sec
- Grade : USP Class VI
- Degradation Period in Biological Systems : No degradation measurable
- Shore Hardness : 60
- Typical Applications : Wound dressings, sensor casings, custom microvascularization plates
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