Silica sand SH-F01, matt black

In 3D printing, quartz sand allows for economical production. This material combines high thermal resistance with high strength.

Quarzsand-SH-F01-3D-Druck Oberfläche matt schwarz
3D-Druck Objekt aus Quarzsand

Properties

Features

  • Density [g/cm3] 2.65
  • Average grain size: 140 μm
  • Flexural strength: 250 - 500 N/cm2 (depending on sand/binder content)
  • Total loss on ignition: 2.0 - 2.6 wt.%.
  • Accuracy: ±0.1 %
  • Maximum installation space: 1'000 x 600 x 500 mm

Applications

  • Toolmaking
  • Illustrative models
  • Mould making, e.g. injection moulds for metals etc. (picture 1)
  • Design and decoration (picture 2)

Advantages

  • Economic production
  • High thermal resistance  
  • High strength
  • Optimally suited for sand casting

Quartz sand is a raw material that is available in almost unlimited quantities worldwide. In 3D printing, quartz sand allows for economical production. This material combines high thermal resistance with high strength. Quartz sand is particularly suitable for sand casting.

Suitable technologies

Binder Jetting Technology (BJ)

3d-print technology using a binder