en.Wedoany.com Reported - Italian high-performance thermoplastic composite manufacturer Xenia has announced the launch of a series of reinforced pellet-based materials specifically developed for large-scale additive manufacturing (LSAM). This series is primarily aimed at tooling applications, including fixtures, laminated master molds, thermoforming molds, and master patterns, designed to meet the demands for strength, durability, and lightweight properties.
Xenia's LSAM reinforced pellet-based materials feature a low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), meaning the material expands minimally when heated. It remains stable across a temperature range from room temperature to 260°C, resisting significant thermal deformation during printing or autoclave conditions. The material series also offers high stiffness and good structural stability, enabling high dimensional accuracy in large-scale components.
The series includes a variety of reinforced materials based on different polymers. Each polymer, due to its distinct properties, is suitable for specific industrial applications. For example, PETG strikes a balance between chemical resistance, UV resistance, and impact resistance, making it suitable for manufacturing large-scale functional parts and tooling. Other materials in the series include: PC (for advanced tooling), PC-HT (for automotive and aerospace tooling), ABS (for prototyping, trimming fixtures, and industrial tooling), PEI (for high-temperature tooling and structural components in aerospace and defense), PESU (for precision tooling in industrial environments), PEEK (offering lightweight metal replacement for high-end applications), and PEKK (for continuous high-temperature applications). All polymer matrices are combined with carbon fiber reinforcement; PETG can also be paired with glass fiber reinforcement.
This material series can be applied across multiple industries, including aerospace, automotive and motorsports, defense, marine, construction, energy, and transportation, for the manufacturing of large-format tooling and structural components.
Alfio Agostini, Customer Manager of Xenia's 3DP Materials Division, stated that the development of this thermoplastic composite series was aimed at addressing key challenges in thermal stability and dimensional control for LSAM tooling. By combining advanced materials engineering with process optimization, it helps manufacturers produce large tooling more efficiently and consistently.
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