Applications for 3D Printed PTFE

Additive manufacturing is best suited for producing small, intricate parts. Simple geometries or thick parts that are already manufactured by conventional methods, such as CNC machining, may not be cost-efficient to produce via 3D printing. But if your application requires the unique properties of PTFE and a freedom of design unattainable by traditional processing techniques, then 3M’s proprietary 3D printing technology may be the solution.

3M can manufacture PTFE parts with complex geometries, honeycombed structures, micro-features, integrated assemblies and more – giving you more design flexibility. At the same time, you can benefit from the inherent production efficiency of additive manufacturing by eliminating the need for tooling and accelerating design iteration. Compared to subtractive manufacturing techniques, 3D printed PTFE may even help reduce material waste. And by printing parts on demand, you can avoid the need for extensive (and expensive) inventories.