Use ESD Resin In 3D Printing To Scale Manufacturing

ESD Resin is a cost-effective solution for producing static-dissipative parts designed for use on the factory floor.

Through its Factory Solutions offering for industrial users, Formlabs provides the factories of tomorrow with the flexibility and versatility needed for demanding, evolving industrial applications. Formlabs also develops its own suite of high-performance materials that continue to push the boundaries for 3D printing. This is evident with their recent release of ESD Resin, a material designed for manufacturers to reduce risk and increase yield on their electronics manufacturing lines.

What Are ESD Materials?

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) occurs when there is a sudden flow of electricity between two charged objects. Static electricity accumulates when there is friction between multiple insulating components. When one of these components comes in contact with a conductor, the electricity discharges into the conductor. This is particularly dangerous in the electronics industry, where ESD-sensitive parts such as circuit boards can be damaged from unregulated static discharge. Something as small as the friction created by a jig touching an enclosure can cause a buildup of electrons and result in an electrostatic discharge, shorting out electrical components and leading to a non-functional product.

Lack of control over processes involving ESD sensitive parts can decrease overall production yield. ESD materials dissipate static electricity in order to protect components that may be sensitive to static shocks, like electronics. ESD materials are not true “conductors”, but electrons are able to flow across their surfaces to dissipate static shocks if they occur. When grounded, ESD materials give electric charge a place to go, allowing the electrons to flow harmlessly across their surface and into a grounded point.

An added benefit is that ESD materials are anti-static when grounded, meaning that small particles like dust, powder, and styrofoam won’t stick to them. In many electronics manufacturing facilities, these particles cause buildup and eventual failure to delicate electrical and mechanical systems. ESD materials for tooling and assembly procedures minimise the risk of failures both in cases of electric charge overload and static buildup. Manufacturers have traditionally relied on machined metals for these materials, but there are now solutions in 3D printing.

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