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Orthopaedics
In prosthetic engineering, many parts are made from carbon due to its lightweight and advantageous characteristics. The loading can be diverse and complex, much like the custom-adjusted shapes required. 3DCC block material is the optimal solution for these parts, as it can be machined into complex shapes without the need for expensive tooling. Its 3D fiber orientation provides nearly isotropic behaviour, allowing it to be engineered and handled similarly to conventional materials like aluminium, yet still benefitting from all the positive properties of carbon fiber.
Machine parts
In high speed machinery the weight of a component, or more specifically its stiffness over mass ratio is a critical factor that dictates how fast a movement can be made. Reducing the mass of a load bearing component without sacrificing stiffness will result in a quicker or more accurate machine axis. This is where 3DCC block will excel over traditional materials, while being able to stick to conventional manufacturing methods
Carbon-carbon (C/C) composites
Carbon fibre reinforced carbon (CFRC) is often used in applications that required extreme heat resistance, like heat shields and brake discs. The same characteristics that give 3DCC block its unique properties, like high reinforcement content and perfectly oriented fibres, are also very beneficial in high temperature applications. As such, 3DCC block is the perfect precursor to the pyrolysis process to manufacture C/C block material.
