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3D printing is central to the additive manufacturing process. It produces objects from digital designs by layering additive materials to build a 3D object. There are seven different categories of 3D printing technology and an expanding number of material types and machine options. Depending on the application, 3D printing uses a wide variety of materials including metal alloys, thermoplastics, thermoset polymers and composites.
CPC has a wide variety of quick disconnect couplings to make your 3D print applications easier, faster, and cleaner. We have a solution to help OEMs make equipment easier to use — from valved couplings that enable easy, drip-free material reloading and RFID technology that authenticates and protects consumable revenue streams to products that ensure fast service and maintenance of tubing in machines.
Proprietary materials are becoming more important to developing higher-performing parts and enabling the production of end-use parts. CPC Universal Disconnect Couplings with integrated RFID technology help 3D printing equipment manufacturers protect their revenue stream by preventing the use of unauthorized materials and authenticating the use of proprietary or certified materials. The RFID technology is seamlessly integrated into the connection point, so it automatically reads as containers are loaded into machines, providing an expanded menu of data reading options, from level sensing to eliminate the unauthorized refilling of containers to accurate material validation.
3D printing materials with high-performance fillers ― such as carbon fiber, glass, and others ― are abrasive and cause tubes to fail much faster. With quick disconnect connectors from CPC, equipment technicians can perform quicker, easier maintenance of the 3D printer tubing that protects the materials from humidity and moisture.
CPC offers a wide range of highly engineered, specialized 3D printer tube connectors that enable easier clean material changes and refills by reducing drips and spills, avoiding exposure to harmful chemicals.
CPC quick connectors and couplings are designed to easily handle the wide variety of additive materials used with 3D printing equipment. CPC 3D printer tube connectors are often a critical component since they facilitate the quick and easy adding of build materials to the printer.
Built to manage the wide range of additive materials used by 3D printer equipment, CPC connectors deliver optimized flow rates with excellent flow to size ratio for superior performance. CPC 3D print couplings feature a non-spill, closed-system design to ensure mess-free, drip-free disconnects necessary for efficient reloading of consumable materials, especially when handling potentially hazardous chemicals. Using CPC connectors helps increase ease of use, minimize operator error and maximize equipment up-time — all important factors in the drive toward increasing the viability of 3D printing for production environments.
Meeting the diverse types of 3D printing categories, CPC tube connectors come in an expanding variety of sizes, termination options and materials. A broad range of configurations are available to meet specific 3D printer equipment requirements. All CPC connectors and couplings are rigorously tested including materials testing, product testing and torture testing — to meet strict product specifications.
When your 3D printing system needs maintenance, CPC’s thumb latch ensures intuitive and rapid disconnections. Designed for ease of serviceability, CPC drip-free nonspill disconnect couplings allow safer and quicker repair to get 3D printing equipment back up and running.
CPC connectors and couplings deliver single-handed operation along with the audible CPC click to assure equipment technicians know when the build material tubing lines are connected. With a low force to connect, CPC 3D printer tube connectors make it simple to ensure a complete connection.
CPC has a proven track record of providing products consistently to their stated specifications and quality requirements through having a strong supply assurance program. The program includes control of the manufacturing process from raw materials to final product manufacturing.