Abstract: A powder which is capable of being used in a layer-by-layer process in which regions of the respective pulverulent layer are selectively melted and, after cooling, are fixed, contains a mixture of diacid-regulated polyamide and diamine-regulated polyamide and/or diacid-regulated copolyamide and diamine-regulated copolyamide.

Abstract: A molding composition containing the following components: I. from 99.9 to 95 parts by weight of a polyetheramide obtained from 1) a linear aliphatic diamine having from 6 to 12 carbon atoms, 2) a linear aliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic acid having from 6 to 12 carbon atoms, and 3) a polyetherdiamine having at least 3 carbon atoms per ethereal oxygen atom and having a primary amino group at an end of the chain, and II. from 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of a copolymer which contains from 0.8 to 20% by weight of an anhydride or an epoxide in copolymerized form, wherein the total amount of I. and II. is 100 parts by weight, is suitable for the extrusion of flexible pipes, and also for the production of flexible blow-molded articles.

Abstract: A process for condensing polyamides to increase their molecular weight, using a compound having at least two carbonate units comprises using a polyamide which, as a result of its preparation, comprises from 5 to 500 ppm of phosphorus in the form of an acidic compound, and adding, to the polyamide, from 0.001 to 10% by weight of a salt of a weak acid, thus eliminating the inhibiting action of the phosphorus compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sinter powder composed of polyamide which also comprises metal salts of weak acids, in particular metal carbonates, and fatty acid derivatives, in particular fatty acid esters or fatty acid amides, to a process for laser sintering, and also to moldings produced from this sinter powder. The moldings formed using the powder of the invention have marked advantages in appearance and in surface finish when compared with conventional products, especially when recyclability in the selective laser sintering (SLS) process is taken into account. Moldings produced from recycled sinter powder of the invention moreover also have markedly improved mechanical properties when compared with moldings based on recycled conventional nylon-12 powders, in particular in terms of modulus of elasticity and tensile strain at break. These moldings also have a density approaching that of injection moldings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer powder composed of polyamide or of copolyamides, which also comprises flame retardant, in particular phosphonates, to a layer-by-layer process which selectively melts regions or selectively binds them, and also to moldings produced from this polymer powder. Compared with conventional products, the moldings constructed using the powder of the invention exhibit marked advantages in flammability and combustibility and drop behavior, particularly with respect to UL® (Underwriters Laboratories) classification. Furthermore, moldings produced from polymer powder of the invention have adequately good mechanical properties when compared with moldings based on polymer powders without flame retardant, in particular in terms of modulus of elasticity and tensile strain at break. In addition, these moldings also have a density close to that of injection moldings.

Abstract: A composition suitable for molding is provided having the following components: I. from 97 to 80 parts by weight of a polyetheramide, having units based on one or more linear aliphatic diamines having from 6 to 14 carbon atoms, one or more linear aliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic acids having from 6 to 14 carbon atoms, and one or more polyetherdiamines having at least 3 carbon atoms per ether oxygen and having primary amino groups at the chain ends, II. from 3 to 20 parts by weight of a rubber containing one or more functional groups; and where the total of the parts by weight of I and II is 100; and moldings produced therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for melting and adhering material to produce three-dimensional objects by means of selective heating via microwave radiation. Unlike selective laser sintering, the present process uses simple microwave radiation commonly available in any household. The selectivity of heating is achieved by applying one or more susceptors to selected regions of a layer composed of a pulverulent substrate, and then heating the susceptor by means of microwave radiation. The heated susceptor transfers the energy present therein to a pulverulent substrate surrounding the susceptor, and the substrate is thereby melted, providing firm adhesion within the substrate after cooling.

Abstract: A composition containing from 88 to 99.99% by weight of a polyamide, a compound of a polyamide and mixtures of these, and from 0.01 to 0.25% by weight of a flow aid where the drying loss from the flow aid after 5 days of conditioning at a relative humidity of 95% is less than or equal to 1%, determined by ISO 787/2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sinter powder composed of polyamide which also comprises PMMI, PMMA, or copolymers with PMMI, in particular PMMI-PMMA copolymers, to the use of this sinter powder for laser-sintering, and also to moldings produced from this sinter powder. The moldings made from the powder of the invention have marked advantages over conventional products in their appearance and in their surface quality, especially as far as roughness and dimensional stability during selective laser sintering (SLS) are concerned. In addition, moldings produced from the sinter powder of the invention also have better mechanical properties than moldings based on conventional nylon-12 powders, in particular in terms of modulus of elasticity and tensile strength. These moldings also have a density close to that of injection moldings.

Abstract: An optical cable, which is flame-retardant, and has excellent adhesion of the protective covering to the fiber cladding and uniform thickness of the fiber cladding, contains a polymer optical conductor containing a fiber core; a single-layer or multi-layer fiber cladding; an inner external layer which adheres to the fiber cladding with a peel force of at least 50 N; and an outer external layer which adheres to the inner external layer with a peel force of not more than 30 N. The inner external layer contains a molding composition having a first polyamide selected from a) PA 11, b) PA 12, c) PA 1012, d) PA 1212, e) a copolyamide of at least two of PA 11, PA 12, PA 1012 and PA 1212, said copolyamide containing not more than 30 mol % of a comonomer, and f) mixtures thereof. The first polyamide contains at least 50 &mgr;eq/g of amino end groups. The first molding composition has a zero-shear viscosity of from 400 to 6000 Pas.

Abstract: A sintering powder containing polyamide polymer and titanium dioxide particles, a process for laser sintering, and moldings produced from the sintering powder. The moldings formed using the powder of the invention have improved surface quality due to the powders having increased yellowing resistance when exposed to thermal stress during laser sintering. Moldings produced from the sintering powder have improved mechanical properties, in particular modulus of elasticity.

Abstract: A process of selective inhibition of bonding (SIB) to produce three-dimensional objects is used to obtain high-quality moldings. High-quality moldings can be produced by using pulverulent materials which have a median particle size of from 10 to 200 &mgr;m in which at least one polymer or copolymer selected from polyester, polyvinyl chloride, polyacetal, polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, polycarbonate, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), PMMI, ionomer, polyamides, copolyester, copolyamides, terpolymers, or ABS, or a mixture of these, is present.

Abstract: A sinter powder containing a polyamide and metal soaps, in particular particles of a salt of an alkanemonocarboxylic acid. A process for laser sintering, and to moldings produced from the sinter powder. The moldings formed using the powder have advantages in appearance and in surface finish when recyclability in the selective laser sintering (SLS) process is taken into account. Moldings produced from recycled sinter powder have improved mechanical properties, in particular in the modulus of elasticity and tensile strain at break.

Abstract: A laser sintering process produces a body in the shape of a block which contains the desired components and non-irradiated powder which remains with the components in the block until the molding is revealed, or its covering is removed. The non-irradiated powder can be used in a further forming process (recycling) after sieving and addition of virgin powder. The sintering powder includes a polyamide to which organic carboxylic acids have been added as regulators to permit preparation of a polyamide powder with almost constant solution viscosity, capable of repeated use in a laser sintering process without addition of virgin powder.

Abstract: A product made from plastic and composed, at least in part, of a thermoplastic molding composition which comprises polyamide and comprises from 3 to 30% by weight of a conductivity black, where the conductivity black is defined by the following parameters:

Abstract: A molding composition of at least 50% by weight of a polyamine-polyamide copolymer obtained from 0.05 to 2.5% by weight of a polyamine having at least 4 nitrogen atoms and having a viscosity of at least 5 000 Pa•s at 250° C. and at a shear rate of 0.1 l/s, and having a viscosity ratio of at least 7 at 250° C., when the melt viscosities at shear rates of 0.1 l/s and 100 l/s are compared with one another, has high melt stiffness and is easy to cut, and performs well in blow molding.

Abstract: An optical cable, which is flame-retardant, and has excellent adhesion of the protective covering to the fiber cladding and uniform thickness of the fiber cladding, contains a polymer optical conductor containing a fiber core; a single-layer or multi-layer fiber cladding; an inner external layer which adheres to the fiber cladding with a peel force of at least 50 N; and an outer external layer which adheres to the inner external layer with a peel force of not more than 30 N. The inner external layer contains a molding composition having a first polyamide selected from a) PA 11, b) PA 12, c) PA 1012, d) PA 1212, e) a copolyamide of at least two of PA 11, PA 12, PA 1012 and PA 1212, said copolyamide containing not more than 30 mol % of a comonomer, and f) mixtures thereof. The first polyamide contains at least 50 &mgr;eq/g of amino end groups. The first molding composition has a zero-shear viscosity of from 400 to 6000 Pas.

Abstract: A product made from plastic and composed, at least in part, of a thermoplastic molding composition which comprises polyamide and comprises from 3 to 30% by weight of a conductivity black, where the conductivity black is defined by the following parameters: a) DBP absorption of from 100 to 300 ml/100 g; b) a specific surface area of from 30 to 180 m2/g; c) an ash content of less than 0.1% by weight and d) a grit content of not more than 25 ppm, has improved heat-ageing resistance, and also improved resistance to peroxide-containing motor fuels.

Abstract: A molding composition containing the following components:

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyamide powders suitable for cosmetic applications are described which have a pH of 4.0 to 7.0, cosmetic compositions containing the polyamide powders and processes of making the same.