A composite material is a combination of two or more simple materials, in order to take advantage of the qualities of the constituents and to improve their mechanical characteristics.
Fibers and matrix are combined: the MATRIX acts as a binder and as a support (in compressive stress) and the FIBERS act as a reinforcement (in tensile stress).
TPA Brianza designs and builds special high-tech industrial plants. Their machinery is used in many applications, such as systems and equipment for the construction of turbine stators and rotors, winding lines and assembly equipment for superconductors, digital textile printing and welding plants.
Ultrafuse® 17-4 PH is the BASF-branded metal filament that joins the Ultrafuse 316L filament, which already at the beginning of last year made metal 3D printing accessible to anyone.