3D printing Materials
FDM 3D printing
FDM is the most widely available 3D printing process, mainly used for low-cost prototyping and design verification with very fast turn around times.
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FDM PLA materials
High stiffness, good detail, affordable.
Available materials
Standard PLA
PLA (FDM) is used for low-cost, non-functional prototyping. Offers greater detail than ABS, but is more brittle. Unsuitable for high temperature applications.
Print with this materialWoodfill PLA
Woodfill PLA (FDM) contains wood, bamboo, or cork-based pulverized material, resulting in FDM parts with a unique wood-like appearance.
Print with this materialMetalfill PLA
Metalfill PLA (FDM) contains steel, copper, bronze or other metal particles that give parts a metallic surface finish and unique properties.
Print with this materialFDM ABS materials
Commodity plastic, improved mechanical and thermal properties compared to PLA.
Available materials
Standard ABS
ABS (FDM) has good mechanical properties, with excellent impact strength, superior to PLA, but less defined details. Commonly used for enclosure prototypes.
Print with this materialFDM Nylon materials
Used to substitute functional injection moulded parts, good chemical resistance.
Available materials
Nylon 12 (Standard)
Nylon 12 (FDM) has superior mechanical properties than ABS and high chemical and abrasion resistance. Used for functional parts requiring high fatigue strength.
Print with this materialCarbon-fiber reinforced Nylon
Carbon-fibre reinforced Nylon (FDM) contains continuous carbon fibers that give extremely high stiffness and strength-to-weight ratio comparable to metal.
Print with this materialCarbon filled Nylon (Onyx)
Carbon filled Nylon (FDM) has excellent stiffness and good temperature resistance. Ranks between standard Nylon and continuous Carbon-fiber reinforced Nylon.
Print with this materialKevlar-fiber reinforced Nylon
Kevlar-fiber reinforced Nylon (FDM) contains continuous kevlar fibers that give excellent mechanical properties and high abrasion and impact resistance.
Print with this materialFiberglass reinforced Nylon
Fiberglass reinforced Nylon (FDM) contains continuous glass fibers that give high stiffness and excellent heat resistance. Ideal for high temperature applications.
Print with this materialFDM PETG materials
Good for mechanical parts with high impact resistance and flexibility. Sterilizable.
Available materials
Standard PETG
PETG (FDM) is a thermoplastic material with improved mechanical properties over PLA and excellent chemical and moisture resistance.
Print with this materialFDM TPU materials
Rubber-like material, suitable for tubes, grips, seals and gaskets.
Available materials
Standard TPU
TPU (FDM) is a rubber-like, flexible elastomer with shore hardness 60A - 95A that can bend and compress. Lacks the performance of true rubber.
Print with this materialFDM ASA materials
UV stability and high chemical resistance, preferred material for outdoor applications.
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Standard ASA
ASA (FDM) has good mechanical properties, similar to ABS, with improved UV stability and high chemical resistance. Commonly used for outdoor applications.
Print with this materialFDM PEI materials
Engineering plastic, high performance applications, flame retardant.
Available materials
Standard PEI (ULTEM)
ULTEM (FDM) is an engineering plastic with good mechanical properties and exceptional heat, chemical and flame resistance. Suitable for top-end applications.
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