Jamco America Inc has entered a partnership with Airtech Advanced Materials Group with the aim to transform aerospace manufacturing through 3D printing (3DP) tool recycling.
The partnership enables faster production of finished goods with reduced risk and cost and a lower total carbon footprint.
The partnership between Jamco and Airtech began in 2006, with Airtech supplying composite manufacturing consumables and supporting materials to Jamco. In 2021, the collaboration expanded into large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) tooling.
Jamco’s goal is to explore LFAM technology for high-temperature applications, aiming to overcome the limitations of traditional composite layup tooling. This is designed to reduce lead times and supply chain delays while enhancing performance and reducing the risk of defects in finished parts.
The LFAM molds produced by Airtech utilise Airtech’s Dahltram I350CF thermoplastic resin, a fully recyclable polymer. Depending on the application’s requirements, Airtech can grind up and compound this resin into a blended or 100% recycled formulation. Ongoing testing at Airtech aims to validate the best blended formulations for high-performance applications such as aerospace tooling and molds.
