3DPlink intensively cultivated the vehicle research and development process,
obtained the qualification as a supplier of batch test parts for BMW and FAW Hongqi
As a service provider focusing on test-level prototyping, 3DPlink printing has been deeply involved in all aspects of vehicle research and development for many years. In the role of equipment and technical service providers, we have served many automobile manufacturers such as Dongfeng Group Japanese joint ventures, GAC Group, Liuzhou Automobile, and core suppliers to many automobile components .Up to now, 3DPlink is equipped with 50+ Stratasys million-level high-end industrial-grade 3D printers. With its high productivity advantages, we assist with automotive companies of high-performance test prototypes production, helping customers in the automotive industry maintain a competitive advantage and quickly put the design into testing.
Generally,industry pioneer automakers，such as BMW and FAW Hongqi, have higher functional test requirements for various prototype parts in vehicle development. Especially the exterior and interior parts with complex structure and large size,or parts that require special materials, such as high strength, high temperature resistance and UV stable, etc. CNC cannot provide corresponding materials for matching test simulation or can not process the complex structure parts, and the strength and impact resistance of the printed parts with resin material cannot be achieved testing requirements. In response to the needs of such customers, 3DPlink had the service experience of many customers in the automotive industry, applies the leading engineering thermoplastics 3D printing machines- Stratasys Fortus 900mc(914x610x914mm) to print engineering plastics that meet customer functional testing requirements to ensure that customers enjoy the best performance and highest accuracy prototypes as well as the fastest delivery.we obtained the qualifications of batch test parts suppliers of BMW and FAW Hongqi after the prototypes passed the various functional tests.
（The Door prototype of BMW）
（The B post guard plate prototype of FAW Hongqi）
（Toyota Dashboard）
Application of 3D printing in the automotive industry
1. A variety of high performance and property materials help auto parts R&D team, use final product materials to simulate inspections, improve design replacement and shorten R&D cycles
2. Customize personalized interior and exterior auto parts as needed to fully release personalized customization needs
3. Customized fixtures simplify component assembly and improve the manufacturing process
4. High-precision and full color 3D printing , reflecting the visualization of design details and colorful vivid appearance.
Which Material Is Best for Automotive Applications?
1、ABS
The mechanical properties are close to 95% of injection-molded ABS, and with good strength in hardness and tensile, ideal for large-size prototype test.
2、ASA
Mechanical properties are similar to ABS, outstanding in UV resistance, suitable for making automotive exterior parts
3、PC-ABS
Combines the excellent strength and heat resistance of PC material and the flexibility of ABS, and it is very suitable for the repeated assembly test.
4、Nylon12/Nylon12CF
The overall strength, toughness, and impact resistance can meet multiple assembly tests in the vehicle test standards
