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Tylose for 3D Concrete Printing

3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) is an important aspect of digital fabrication in the building industry. There are several 3D printing technologies such as extrusion 3D printing, shotcrete 3D printing or particle-bed 3D printing. However, in common with all techniques, a thickener such as Tylose is needed to achieve a smooth´printing process and/or superior printing result. For extrusion and shotcrete the viscosity modifying admixtures, when including Tylose, provide the correct rheology: A shear-thinning effect during pumping and good thixotropy (yield point) after processing. In addition, a good wettability between the applied mortar layers is desired to avoid “cold bonds” during hydration. 

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    Extrusion

    In the extrusion process, the concrete is pre-mixed and transported to the discharge nozzle using a pump. With Tylose, the rheology of the mortar can be adjusted so that it has a shear-thinning effect when pumped and, after processing, a high stability is achieved (thixotropy). In addition, Tylose ensures optimal wetting of the successively applied layers of mortar and therefore very good adhesion.

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    Particle-bed/SPI

    The particle-bed 3D printing process allows the production of freely formable or filigree components with high resolution. With particle bed 3D printing (SPI), the layers of mortar are printed through the filler bed via a cement suspension selectively activated using nozzles. Tylose facilitates the penetration of water and at the same time improves the dimensional accuracy of the print (sharper contours or higher resolution). In addition, Tylose ensures homogeneous and crack-free hydration of the printed structures.

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    Particle-bed/SCA

    The particle-bed 3D printing process allows the production of freely formable or filigree components with high resolution. With particle-bed 3D printing (SCA), the layers of mortar are selectively activated by the addition of water. Tylose facilitates the penetration of the water and at the same time improves the dimensional accuracy of the print (sharper contours or higher resolution). In addition, Tylose ensures homogeneous and crack-free hydration of the printed structures.

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    Tylose H 300 P2 Select
    Related documentsLanguagesAvailable as Download or Request
    Safety Data Sheets
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    Technical Data Sheets
    Tylose H 300 P2 - Building materials
    Tylose MH 300 P2 Select
    Related documentsLanguagesAvailable as Download or Request
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    Construction materials are optimised with the following properties of Tylose:

    • Water retention
    • Consistency control
    • Adhesion improvement
    • Stabilising of air pores
    • Improvement of workability
    Building materials

    Tylose provides a shear thinning effect of the printing mortar during pumping and good thixotropy after processing.

     
    Tylose for 3D Concrete Printing

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