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At first glance, they might look like simple hose connectors. But these particular components, crafted with SLA Formlabs High Temp Resin, tell a story of advanced engineering and problem-solving. These aren’t your average plastic parts; they’re designed for environments where standard materials simply can’t survive.

What Makes Them Special?

• Functionality:
  These are “barbed hose adapters,” perfect for creating secure, leak-free connections between flexible tubing of
  different diameters. The stepped ridges ensure a tight grip, ideal for fluid or air transfer systems.
• Material Choice is Key:
  The use of Formlabs High Temp Resin is the real differentiator. With a Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) of 238掳C @
  0.45 MPa, these parts can withstand extreme heat. This makes them indispensable for applications in:
  • Automotive:
    Prototyping under-the-hood components, fluid lines for engine testing.
  • Industrial:
    Custom manifolds for hot liquids, steam systems, or high-temperature process equipment.
  • Medical/Lab:
    Autoclavable jigs and fixtures that require sterilization at high temperatures.
• Precision and Customization:
  3D printing allows for intricate, custom geometries that might be difficult or costly to achieve with traditional
  manufacturing methods. Need a specific barb size, a unique angle, or an integrated mounting feature? Additive
  manufacturing makes it possible.

When off-the-shelf solutions don’t cut it, and you need parts that perform reliably under pressure and extreme
conditions, custom 3D printing with advanced engineering resins is the answer.

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FacFox offers expert 3D printing services, utilizing a wide range of advanced materials including high-temp resins, to
meet your most demanding application needs. From rapid prototyping to functional end-use parts, we provide precision,
speed, and quality.

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Solution

• Step 1: The 3D model was designed in CAD software and the file was exported into a printable STL format.
• Step 2: The digital file was processed using PreForm software, where the orientation was optimized and supports were
  generated to ensure structural integrity during the build.
• Step 3: The Formlabs High Temp resin was heated to a specific temperature within the printer to reduce viscosity before
  the printing cycle began.
• Step 4: The parts were fabricated layer-by-layer using a high-precision laser to UV-cure the liquid resin into a solid
  form.
• Step 5: The completed connectors were removed from the build platform and washed in Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) to dissolve
  any uncured material.
• Step 6: The support structures were carefully removed, and the parts were placed in a UV-curing oven for a final post-cure
  to achieve their maximum heat deflection properties.
• Step 7: The barbed surfaces were inspected for dimensional accuracy and smoothed to ensure a leak-proof seal with flexible
  tubing.