Polymer composition for selective sintering
US11560451B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2067/003
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A polymer composition for the production of shaped objects via selective sintering includes ≥70.0 wt % of poly(ethylene terephthalate), wherein ≥25.0 wt % and ≤90.0 wt % of the poly(ethylene terephthalate has resulted from a selective sintering process as unsintered material. The polymer composition is a powder having a D10 of ≥10 and ≤40 μm, a D50 of ≥75 and ≤100 μm, and a D90 of ≥160 and ≤200 μm. The polymer composition allows for the production of an article having a continuous use temperature of ≥100° C., and results in a low change of molecular weight during exposure to selective sintering powder processing temperatures. Further, the polymer composition allows for a significant reduction of the waste material generated during selective sintering as the unsintered material does not have to be disposed of as waste but may be used again.
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