Active substance useful for producing a molded body using a powder layer melt additive, comprises a blend with at least two polymers as blend components

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This patent describes an active substance that is a blend containing at least two different polymers, specifically designed for use in powder layer melt additive manufacturing (such as selective laser sintering or other 3D printing techniques). The invention covers both the novel polymer blend and a method for creating molded objects by sequentially melting layers of powder in a heated space to form fully crystallized parts.

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• 3D printing of custom plastic parts for automotive, aerospace, or medical industries
• Rapid prototyping of engineering components
• Manufacturing of complex, heat-resistant plastic molds or tools
• Production of durable plastic consumer products
• Medical device or implant fabrication via additive manufacturing

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• Enables creation of parts with tailored mechanical and physical properties by varying polymer blends
• Improves part crystallinity, which can enhance strength and thermal resistance
• Allows for greater design flexibility and precision in additive manufacturing
• Can reduce manufacturing time by optimizing the powder melting and crystallization process
• Potentially lowers production costs by enabling the use of blended, versatile materials

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Active substance for producing a molded body using a powder layer melt additive, comprises a blend with at least two polymers as blend components. An independent claim is also included for producing the molded body, which is growing and to be crystallized, comprising melting a sequence of powder layers in a heated construction space.