Roboze’s Helios PEEK 2005 Polymer Replaces Metal in Industrial 3D Printing

Roboze’s Helios PEEK 2005 is a PEEK matrix composite material filled with ceramic. The filament is said to offer greater stability at high temperatures and increases the finished surface of parts printed with Roboze 3D printing solutions. The ceramic phase is said to feature smaller dimensions when compared to more common carbon and glass fibers, making the composite well suited to produce components with complex geometry, characterized by thin walls.

The monocrystalline nature of the reinforcement is said to enable the elimination of grain boundaries and the minimization of crystallographic defects, thereby maximizing its effectiveness. The company says this feature is also fundamental for accelerating time-to-market for end users as it is said to offer a reduction in postprocessing times of over 60% compared to other super polymers and composites.

Due to the intrinsic low thermal conductivity of the ceramic reinforcement, the composite is said to exhibit high thermal insulation properties even when exposed to operating temperatures above 170°C. It is said the printed parts are light, with a low electrical conductivity, suitable for applications where the insulation characteristic is a fundamental technical requirement.

The company says the composite is well suited for applications that require specifications of lightness, mechanical strength and heat resistance. It is said to offer excellent printability, enabling the production of high-quality components for regulated industries, particularly for those which are looking for solutions to replace metal.

The filament will be available in March on the Roboze 3D Parts Marketplace, the company’s on-demand 3D printing service.