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SERVICES
RESOURCES
3D Printing Materials
A wide range of 3D printing materials from thermoplastics for functional parts to high detail resins (thermosets) for visual prototypes.
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3D Printing Materials
- Nylon
- Resin
- PLA
- ABS
- PETG
- TPU
- ASA
- PEI
- Aluminum
- Stainless Steel 316L
- Titanium
Nylon
Used to substitute functional injection moulded parts, good chemical resistance.
Process
SLS
Applications
SLS is used for both prototyping and small-batch production of functional plastic parts with good mechanical properties.
Strengths
No support material required / Excellent mechanical properties / Can produce complex geometries
Weaknesses
Higher cost than FDM / Longer lead times than FDM
Process
SLS
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Applications
SLS is used for both prototyping and small-batch production of functional plastic parts with good mechanical properties.
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Strengths
No support material required / Excellent mechanical properties / Can produce complex geometries
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Weaknesses
Higher cost than FDM / Longer lead times than FDM
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SLS
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SLS is used for both prototyping and small-batch production of functional plastic parts with good mechanical properties.
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No support material required / Excellent mechanical properties / Can produce complex geometries
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Higher cost than FDM / Longer lead times than FDM
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Resin
High detail and smooth surface, injection mold-like prototyping.
Process
SLA
Applications
SLA is most suitable for visual applications where an injection mold-like, smooth surface finish, and a high level of feature detail are required.
Strengths
Fine features & high detail Smooth surface finish, injection mold-like
Weaknesses
Support marks may be visible on surface Brittle,not recommended for functional parts
Process
SLA
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Applications
SLA is most suitable for visual applications where an injection mold-like, smooth surface finish, and a high level of feature detail are required.
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Strengths
Fine features & high detail Smooth surface finish, injection mold-like
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Weaknesses
Support marks may be visible on surface Brittle,not recommended for functional parts
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SLA
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Fine features & high detail Smooth surface finish, injection mold-like
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Weaknesses
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Support marks may be visible on surface Brittle,not recommended for functional parts
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PLA
High stiffness, good detail, affordable.
Process
FDM
Applications
FDM is the most widely available 3D printing process, mainly used for low-cost prototyping and design verification with very fast turnaround times.
Strengths
Low-cost Fast turnaround times
Weaknesses
Limited dimensional accuracy Print layers are likely to be visible
Process
FDM
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Applications
FDM is the most widely available 3D printing process, mainly used for low-cost prototyping and design verification with very fast turnaround times.
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Strengths
Low-cost Fast turnaround times
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Weaknesses
Limited dimensional accuracy Print layers are likely to be visible
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FDM
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Applications
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FDM is the most widely available 3D printing process, mainly used for low-cost prototyping and design verification with very fast turnaround times.
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Low-cost Fast turnaround times
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Weaknesses
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Limited dimensional accuracy Print layers are likely to be visible
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ABS
Commodity plastic, improved mechanical and thermal properties compared to PLA.
Process
FDM
Applications
Industrial FDM
Strengths
Larger build size compared to Desktop FDM Industrial-grade materials Tighter tolerance compared to Desktop FDM
Weaknesses
Expensive printing
Process
FDM
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Applications
Industrial FDM
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Strengths
Larger build size compared to Desktop FDM Industrial-grade materials Tighter tolerance compared to Desktop FDM
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Weaknesses
Expensive printing
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FDM
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Applications
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Industrial FDM
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Strengths
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Larger build size compared to Desktop FDM Industrial-grade materials Tighter tolerance compared to Desktop FDM
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Weaknesses
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PETG
Good for mechanical parts with high impact resistance and flexibility. Sterilizable.
Process
FDM
Applications
FDM is the most widely available 3D printing process, mainly used for low-cost prototyping and design verification with very fast turn around times.
Strengths
Low-cost Fast turnaround times
Weaknesses
Limited dimensional accuracy Print layers are likely to be visible
Process
FDM
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Applications
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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Strengths
Low-cost Fast turnaround times
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Weaknesses
Limited dimensional accuracy Print layers are likely to be visible
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FDM
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Applications
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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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Low-cost Fast turnaround times
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Weaknesses
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TPU
Rubber-like material, suitable for tubes, grips, seals and gaskets.
Process
FDM
Applications
FDM is the most widely available 3D printing process, mainly used for low-cost prototyping and design verification with very fast turnaround times.
Strengths
Low-cost Fast turnaround times
Weaknesses
Limited dimensional accuracy Print layers are likely to be visible
Process
FDM
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Applications
FDM is the most widely available 3D printing process, mainly used for low-cost prototyping and design verification with very fast turnaround times.
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Strengths
Low-cost Fast turnaround times
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Weaknesses
Limited dimensional accuracy Print layers are likely to be visible
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FDM
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Applications
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Low-cost Fast turnaround times
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Weaknesses
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ASA
UV stability and high chemical resistance, preferred material for outdoor applications.
Process
FDM
Applications
Industrial FDM
Strengths
Larger build size compared to Desktop FDM Industrial-grade materials Tighter tolerance compared to Desktop FDM
Weaknesses
Expensive printing
Process
FDM
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Applications
Industrial FDM
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Strengths
Larger build size compared to Desktop FDM Industrial-grade materials Tighter tolerance compared to Desktop FDM
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Weaknesses
Expensive printing
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FDM
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Applications
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Strengths
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Larger build size compared to Desktop FDM Industrial-grade materials Tighter tolerance compared to Desktop FDM
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Weaknesses
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PEI
Engineering plastic, high performance applications, flame retardant.
Process
FDM
Applications
Industrial FDM
Strengths
Larger build size compared to Desktop FDM Industrial-grade materials Tighter tolerance compared to Desktop FDM
Weaknesses
Expensive printing
Process
FDM
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Applications
Industrial FDM
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Strengths
Larger build size compared to Desktop FDM Industrial-grade materials Tighter tolerance compared to Desktop FDM
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Weaknesses
Expensive printing
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Process
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FDM
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Applications
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Strengths
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Larger build size compared to Desktop FDM Industrial-grade materials Tighter tolerance compared to Desktop FDM
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Weaknesses
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Aluminum
Aluminum (AlSi10Mg) is comparable to a 3000 series alloy that is used in casting and die casting processes. It has good strength-to-weight ratio, high temperature and corrosion resistance, and good fatigue, creep and rupture strength. Material property values below are measured after stress relief.
Process
DMLS
Tensile Strength
50 ksi
Elongation
8%
Hardness
59 HRB
Process
DMLS
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Tensile Strength
50 ksi
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Elongation
8%
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Hardness
59 HRB
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DMLS
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Tensile Strength
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50 ksi
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Elongation
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8%
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Hardness
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59 HRB
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Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless steel 316L is a workhorse material used for manufacturing acid and corrosion resistant parts. Final parts built in 316L receive stress relief application. Material property values below are measured after stress relief.
Process
DMLS
Tensile Strength
92 ksi
Elongation
58%
Hardness
94 HRB
Process
DMLS
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Tensile Strength
92 ksi
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Elongation
58%
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Hardness
94 HRB
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Process
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DMLS
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Tensile Strength
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92 ksi
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Elongation
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58%
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Hardness
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94 HRB
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Titanium
Titanium (Ti6Al4V) is a workhorse alloy. The mechanical properties of Ti6Al4V are comparable to wrought titanium for tensile strength, elongation, and hardness. Final parts built in Ti6Al4V receive vacuum stress relief application. Material property values below are measured after stress relief.
Process
DMLS
Tensile Strength
144 ksi
Elongation
18%
Hardness
33 HRC
Process
DMLS
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Tensile Strength
144 ksi
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Elongation
18%
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Hardness
33 HRC
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Process
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DMLS
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Tensile Strength
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144 ksi
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Elongation
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18%
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Hardness
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33 HRC
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