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3D Printed High-Heat Resistant Connectors for Soldering

Z-Axis Connector Company had a challenge, achieving the precise tolerances required for their connectors in a material that could withstand the temperatures of their solder reflow oven.

Enter our micro-precision 3D printers. With BMF’s technology, Z-Axis achieved tolerances of 1 to 2 thousandths which solved challenge #1.

As an open platform, BMF was able to print the connectors in 3D Systems’ Figure 4® HI TEMP 300-AMB material, designed to endure temperatures up to 300°C.

Z-Axis’ PC Boards, which go through solder reflow ovens at 237°C for 7.5 minutes, maintained their integrity, allowing them to integrate standard electronic manufacturing techniques with their 3D printed connectors. Challenge #2 solved!

Do you have an application that requires high-heat resistance and high-precision?