Ayer, día 9 de diciembre, tuvo lugar la defensa de la tesis doctoral de Sergi Montava, titulada «Desarrollo de materiales de alto rendimiento medioambiental con aditivos de origen renovable».
El pasado 5 de septiembre se procedió a la defensa de la Tesis Doctoral de la Profesora de la Universidad de Transilvania de Brasov, Dña Dana Luca Motoc.
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La fresadora CNC MDX-50 de sobremesa combina fresado preciso y automatizado con una insuperable facilidad de uso. Como solución ideal para prototipos y producciones de bajo volumen, la MDX-50 reduce tiempos de operación y simplifica la producción de manera que los usuarios de todo nivel de habilidad puedan fresar partes funcionales con increíble calidad en una amplia gama de materiales.
Fresado de Precisión en una Amplia Gama de Materiales. Los siguientes son algunos de los materiales que pueden ser fresados con la fresadora CNC de sobremesa MDX-50:
Acrilonitrilo butadieno estireno (ABS), Polioximetileno (POM), Nylon,Espuma Plástica, Cera de modelado, Policloruro de vinilo (PVC),Madera noble, Madera contrachapada, Acetal.
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El pasado 18 de noviembre, el Profesor Jordi Linares, impartió una lección magistral sobre Realidad Aumentada a los alumnos del Máster Universitario de Ingeniería, Procesado y Caracterización de Materiales.
(última foto Martes 17 de Noviembre, Lugar: SEDE UNIVERSITARIA DE MUTXAMEL.
Centre social José Bernabeu Alberola. Av. Carlos Soler 64. Mutxamel )
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El 7 de Mayo del 2015 tuvo lugar una jornada sobre tendencias actuales en biomecánica.
La primera ponencia «Introducción a la Biomecánica» a cargo del Dr. Samuel Sanchez
La segunda ponencia «Las Prótesis en Cirugía Ortopédica» a cargo del Dr. Fernando Martínez. Jefe del Servicio de Ortopedia y Traumatología del Hospital de San Juan de Alicante.
La tercera ponencia «Cementos de uso Hospitalario Aditivados con Antibióticos” a cargo del Dr. José Miguel Seguí Ripoll, Doctor de la Unidad de Medicina Interna del Hospital de San Juan de Alicante.
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There are loads of materials available, but when it comes to polymeres (like plastic), two types of filament are most popular; PLA and ABS plastic. But what are the differences? Which one is best? To answer these questions, first let me tell you a bit more about them.
PLA (poly lactic acid)
PLA is a bio-degradable type of plastic that is manufactured out of plant-based resources such as corn starch or sugar cane. This is why it is called ‘the green plastic’. Be sure to throw it in a filament recycler and you’re as green as can be. It’s widely used for packaging, such as food products, but of course you can also use it to print!
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
ABS plastic is made out of oil-based resources and it has a much higher melting point than PLA plastic. It’s also stronger and harder. Because of these particular features, ABS is widely used for purposes ranging from car bumpers and motorcycle helmets to musical instruments, golfclubs and Lego.
So, which is better?
PLA
PROS
CONS
+ Can be printed on a cold surface
– Can deform because of heat (like a cassette in a car)
+ More environmental-friendly
– Less sturdy (than ABS)
+ Shinier and smoother appearance
+ Smells sweet when being print =)
+ No harmful fumes during printing
+ Higher 3d printer speed
+ More detail
ABS
PROS
CONS
+ Very sturdy and hard
– Made out of oil, so more damaging to the environment
+ Suitable for machine or car parts
– Deformes when not being print on a heated surface
+ Higher melting point
– Hot plastic fumes when printing
+ Longer lifespan
– Therefore, you need ventilation
– More difficult to print
– Not suitable for using with food
A company that’s making parts for machines will be better off when choosing ABS, because of its lifespan, its strength and its higher melting point. On the other hand, an artist who is making 3d models at home, will be better off choosing PLA because of its ease-of use, its appearance and because you don’t need ventilation.
But, as you might have noticed, there are a few drawbacks to using either of the plastics. For instance, let’s say you want to print some new cups and dishes at home. If you use PLA, you can’t put it in the dishwasher since it would deform through the heat. ABS is not an option either, since it’s oil-based and therefore cannot be used for holding food or beverages. Read this article for more info on ABS.
In conclusion, both ABS and PLA plastic have ups and downs, it depends largely on what and where you were planning on printing. Hopefully they invent a new kind of plastic one day that’s cheap, doesn’t do harm to the environment and is suitable for all possible jobs. Until that time, check out these other possible 3d printing materials.