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Innovative universal solution for 3D printing: sealing, impregnating and finishing additively manufactured components to make them gas- and watertight in just one work step

Mönchengladbach, November 4, 2024 – DIAMANT Polymer GmbH develops innovative sealants for additive manufacturing. The low-viscosity polymer systems can be used to efficiently optimize the material properties of 3D printed objects. A common challenge is the watertightness of printed prototypes, spare parts, etc., which can be efficiently guaranteed with a universal solution from DIAMANT. dichtol AM Hydro makes additively manufactured components and workpieces gas-tight and watertight in a single step, while also protecting them from environmental influences.

dichtol AM Hydro is known for its ability to effectively seal microporosities in 3D printed objects, making them gas- and water-tight. The user-friendly, solvent-free high-performance polymer can be used to quickly and reliably infiltrate, seal, impregnate and finish additively manufactured objects of all kinds. dichtol adapts flexibly to the application conditions of additive manufacturing and reliably seals pores up to 0.2 mm in diameter.

Suitable for common printing processes and materials used in additive manufacturing

The ready-to-use high-performance polymer dichtol AM Hydro is suitable for all common printing processes. In particular for use in filament printing and powder-based manufacturing processes. Filament 3D printing is a widely used technology for the additive manufacturing of solid and partially hollow components. Powder-based manufacturing processes allow the production of high-resolution and precise 3D objects with low porosity and high surface quality. dichtol AM Hydro can be used on additively manufactured components made of common printing materials – in particular PLA, ASA, ABS and polyamide.

Pore-deep infiltration of 3D printed objects with fast curing

Im Gegensatz zu herkömmlichen Versieglern im 3D-Druck, die additiv gefertigte Bauteile oft nur oberflächlich schützen, dringt dichtol AM Hydro auch in feinste Poren der behandelten Objekte ein und härtet dort physikalisch in wenigen Stunden aus. Pro Millimeter Wandstärke muss mit einer Stunde kalkuliert werden. An der Oberfläche ist der Versiegler nach rund 60 Minuten trocken, sodass die Bauteile schnell wieder bewegt werden können. Das lösemittelfreie Hochleistungs-Polymer verankert sich im behandelten Bauteil und dichtet es auch bei wechselnden Temperaturen zuverlässig ab. Auf diese Weise wird die behandelte Oberfläche in nur einem Arbeitsgang versiegelt und in der Tiefe imprägniert.

Die Abdichtung und Imprägnierung additiv gefertigter Objekte unterschiedlichster Bauart, Größe und Beschaffenheit ist mit dem niedrigviskosen dichtol AM Hydro in kurzer Zeit erledigt. Der wasserbasierte Versiegler ist kein Gefahrstoff und dadurch besonders anwenderfreundlich. Die Anwendung kann ohne zusätzliche Maschinen oder Geräte erfolgen. Die Wahl der optimalen Applikationsmethode ist abhängig von der Größe und Zugänglichkeit der zu versiegelnden Bauteilflächen.

Flexible application for components of different sizes and properties

Dipping is particularly suitable for sealing small and complex components evenly gas- and liquid-tight. Brushing on dichtol AM Hydro is recommended for components that are not to be sealed at all points. Spraying is the ideal method for additively manufactured objects with large surfaces. Areas that are difficult to access, drill holes or fine channels can be protected and sealed by injection.

A clean surface ensures optimum adhesion and prevents the formation of bubbles or irregularities that could impair watertightness. dichtol AM Hydro is colorless after curing and protects the treated component permanently. The sealed pores also mean that dirt can no longer accumulate on the impregnated, additively manufactured objects. Treatment with the ready-to-use polymer system also gives colored 3D printed components a remarkable brilliance. The advantages of dichtol AM Hydro at a glance:

• Gas and liquid-tight components
• Efficient use of materials
• Very good pore sealing
• High chemical resistance (e.g. oil)
• Easy to clean surface (with standard household cleaners)
• Simple application, no machines or equipment required
• Can be used indoors and outdoors
• Well suited for PLA, ASA, ABS and polyamide materials
• Well suited for filament printing processes and SLS
• VOC-free, non-hazardous and non-flammable
• Solvent-free, water-based sealer

On a special landing page you will find an overview of the specific properties, advantages and evaluations of the product in addition to ordering options. Infiltration, impregnation and sealing with dichtol AM Hydro is clearly demonstrated in an instruction video: https://diamant-polymer.de/dichtol-am-hydro-infiltrieren-impraegnieren-und-versiegeln/

About DIAMANT Polymer GmbH

DIAMANT Polymer GmbH in Mönchengladbach is a supplier and producer of polymer systems. This term refers to composite materials as well as repair and impregnation materials. DIAMANT specializes in low-viscosity polymer products for the infiltration, impregnation and sealing of porous structures as well as highly filled composite systems for the transmission of dynamic and static loads.

DIAMANT’s products and services help to minimize downtimes, avoid costs and maintain values in the long term. The company sets standards in the industry with innovative solutions. Beneficiaries include steel, bridge and mechanical engineering, foundries, the automotive industry and customers in the fields of additive manufacturing (3D printing) and thermal coatings.

All DIAMANT Polymer GmbH products are “made in Germany”. This means that they are formulated, developed and produced in Germany. They are then shipped to the world’s industrial centers via a global sales network of over 40 foreign representatives. DIAMANT Polymer GmbH also has two foreign branches with their own production facilities in Bangalore, India and Jakarta, Indonesia.

DIAMANT Polymer GmbH acts with the customer-oriented thinking of a family business and is committed to responsibility for people and the environment, but also to uncompromising quality and performance: https://www.diamant-polymer.de/

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Image 1: dichtol AM Hydro penetrates deep into additively manufactured workpieces and hardens there. The hard-elastic high-performance polymer ensures permanent, seamless sealing and impregnation so that no liquids or gases can escape from flower vases, cylinders and other 3D-printed objects.

Image 2: The dichtol AM Hydro polymer system is equally easy to apply with a brush, spray, inject or dip. It reliably seals pores up to 0.2 millimeters in diameter.

Image 3: Infiltration, impregnation and sealing with dichtol AM Hydro is clearly demonstrated in an instruction video: https://youtu.be/NwhMepSWBjw.

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