Thought3D and its products Magigoo accelerate the adoption of a wide variety of engineering FDM materials through an improved user experience.
Good first layer adhesion and easy removal of prints are a must for a successful and trouble-free FDM printing experience. This is often not true for a vast number of FDM materials. Often, the first layer of the print does not stick properly to the build plate or the print sticks so well to the build plate that it cannot be removed easily once the print is complete.
A custom 3D printing adhesive applied as a layer between the build plate and the printed material provides strong adhesion during printing.
Technical grade materials such as polycarbonates, nylons, and polyolefins tend to require additional adhesion to the build plate. These technical materials tend to be more difficult to print because of their thermomechanical behavior, and adhesion often shows limited adhesion to conventional printing surfaces.
Consequently, the use of a 3D printing adhesive as an interface layer is essential to achieve a reliable and successful printing experience.
However, choosing the right adhesive solution for FDM materials engineering is not easy as there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Although there are many potential solutions on the market, and not all solutions work equally well, especially when taking into consideration the large amount of FDM materials on the market. This presents a huge problem for customers who are transitioning to more advanced applications. Thought3D's comprehensive product line of Magigoo adhesives offers an excellent solution for almost all available FDM materials. In addition to offering optimized performance for consumer and engineering FDM, the Magigoo adhesive also offers unprecedented ease of use and consumer support.
Magigoo products are designed to be easy to apply, long-lasting, and to ensure easy removal and cleanup of prints.
The portfolio currently includes the following seven professional products covering most applications and materials:
- Magigoo Pro HT (for high-temperature filaments)
- Magigoo Pro Flex (for flexible filaments)
- Magigoo Pro PA (for nylon filaments)
- Magigoo Pro PC (for polycarbonate filaments)
- Magigoo Pro PP (for polypropylene filaments)
- Magigoo Pro PPGF (for glass-fiber reinforced polypropylene filaments)
- Magigoo Pro Metal (for BASF Ultrafuse 316L filament)
Thought3D can develop custom adhesive formulations that meet specific requirements. This allows new adhesives to be formulated for specific materials or circumstances where other adhesive solutions fall short. One example is the collaboration with Owens Corning that resulted in the Magigoo PPGF adhesive for X-Strand ™ GF30-PP.
Not surprisingly, the use of Magigoo is growing steadily. More and more industrial customers are using Magigoo daily to achieve perfect prints with great adhesion and release.
About Thought3D Thought3D is a research and development company based in Malta. Thought3D combines knowledge of 3D printing, materials and chemistry and provides products and services for reliable additive manufacturing. In 2014, the company experienced firsthand the first-layer adhesion problem and devised a new smart adhesive that sticks hot and releases cold. Today Thought3D manufactures and sells Magigoo and Magigoo PRO adhesives worldwide through a network of resellers and industry partners. Thought3D aims to provide a superior user experience in 3D printing.
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