Concrete Mixes Used for 3D Concrete Printing
The material used is of great importance for the successful operation of 3D concrete printing technology. Traditional concrete mixtures are often not suitable for additive manufacturing processes.
For this reason, specially developed concrete mortars are used in 3D concrete printing applications. These mortars are designed to provide the fluidity and layer stability required by the printing process.
Characteristics of 3D Concrete Mortar
Mortars used in 3D concrete printing must meet specific technical specifications. The main characteristics are as follows:
- Appropriate fluidity
- Layer stability
- Rapid setting control
- Interlayer adhesion
Thanks to these properties, the printed concrete layers maintain their form, and no deformation occurs during production.
Material Behavior in Additive Manufacturing
3D concrete printing technology is based on the principle of additive manufacturing. Therefore, the material must gain a certain level of strength during production. If the mortar is too fluid, the layers may spread. If it is too stiff, the printer system cannot extrude the material properly. For this reason, 3D concrete mortars are prepared with special formulations.
Premix Concrete Mortars
Premix dry mortars are frequently used in 3D concrete printing applications. In premix systems, all dry components are pre-blended, and the mixture is obtained by adding only water during production. This approach provides the following advantages in the production process:
- Standardized mixture quality
- Fast preparation process
- Controlled production parameters
Concem 3D Concrete Mortar
The Concem branded dry mortar, developed by Confabric, is specifically designed for 3D concrete printer systems. Concem has been developed to provide:
- Stable printing performance
- Strong interlayer adhesion
- High compressive strength
This product offers a reliable production process for 3D concrete printing applications.
