Materials

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• PLA (Polylactic Acid)
• Ideal for general models and prototypes
• Good tensile strength
• Bio-degradable
• Low cost

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• High Strength than PLA
• Higher stiffness compared with ABS
• More reliable than ABS for larger prints

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• Used for functional prototypes.
• High strength and durability.
• Excellent mechanical properties.
• Great for strong prototypes or end-use parts.

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• High toughness
• Dimensionally stable
• Flame retardant properties
• Resists temperatures upto 110ºC

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• Excellent chemical resistance.
• Tough & dimensionally stable.
• Ideal for short-run mfg & functional prototypes.

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• Semi-flexible
• Chemically resistant
• High impact strength
• Resistance to wear and tear

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• High toughness
• Fatigue resistance
• Retains its shape after bending & flexing
• Recyclable

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• Highly flexible.
• Suitable for applications where flexibility is key

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Nylon is a non-abrasive material that is good for ergonomic shapes and holding fixtures for parts that are easily scratched. It can be painted or dyed.

Key features

• Low friction coefficient
• Impact and abrasion-resistant

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• Support material
• Does not cause support marks
• Please contact us for more information

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• Strength of ABS
• Minimal deflection
• Stiff & strong parts
• High-quality surface finish

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• Nylon has excellent strength
• Withstands higher temperatures
• High friction resistance & stiffness

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Aluminum (AlSi10Mg) is a typical casting alloy with good casting properties and is typically used for cast parts with thin walls and complex geometry. It offers good strength, hardness and dynamic properties and is therefore also used for parts subject to high loads. Aluminium AlSi10Mg is ideal for applications that require a combination of good thermal properties and low weight. They can be machined, spark-eroded, welded, micro shot-peened, polished and coated if required.

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• Low weight
• Good thermal properties

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• Weight reduction
• Automotive industry
• Prototyping

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• Machining
• Polishing
• Coating

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Accuracy :  

• +/- 0.2 to +/- 0.3mm for parts of overall size up to 50mm,
• +/- 0.3 to +/- 0.4mm for parts of overall size up to 150mm
• +/- 0.4 to +/- 0.5mm for parts of overall size up to 250mm.

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ABS-M30 is stronger than standard ABS, making it ideal for prototyping, concept evaluation, functional parts, manufacturing aids etc.

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• High strength than standard ABS
• High toughness
• Lightweight

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• Functional prototypes
• Jigs and fixtures
• Short-run production

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ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate). It is similar to ABS but with better UV resistance, mechanical properties and aesthetics than ABS. ASA is suitable for general-purpose prototyping, jigs and fixtures, short-run production parts and outdoor applications.

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• Higher UV resistance
• Better aesthetics

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• Prototyping
• Functional part
• Jigs and fixture
• Outdoor applications

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Accura 25 (another name VisiJet® SL Flex) provides the polypropylene-like look and feel and white opaque colour with high flexibility. The part retains its shape and is generally suitable for snap-fits assemblies.

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• High flexibility
• Shape retention

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• Snap-fit assemblies
• General prototyping
• Functional parts

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Rigid material (Figure 4® PRO-BLK) is a high precision resin producing parts with a smooth surface finish and sidewall quality and has excellent mechanical properties.

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• Excellent mechanical properties
• Good surface finish

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• Electrical housings
• Connectors
• General use parts

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Titanium (Ti6Al4V) has an excellent strength to weight ratio that makes it the right choice where lightweight loading structures are needed. It is also biocompatible, so can be used across a wide range of surgical and dental applications. It has good corrosion resistance.

General characteristics

• High specific strength 
• High corrosion resistance 
• Excellent biocompatibility 
• Good osseointegration 
• Low thermal expansion 
• Low thermal conductivity

Common applications

• Medical and dental
• Aerospace and defence 
• Motorsport 
• Jewellery and art 
• Maritime applications 
• High-end sports equipment

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Post-processing

• Machining
• Polishing
• Coating

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Accuracy

• +/- 0.2 to +/- 0.3mm for parts of overall size up to 50mm
• +/- 0.3 to +/- 0.4mm for parts of overall size up to 150mm
• +/- 0.4 to +/- 0.5mm for parts of overall size up to 250mm

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Onyx (Strong Nylon) is a micro carbon fibre-filled nylon that yields accurate parts with a near-flawless surface finish. It offers high strength, toughness, and chemical resistance. Additional strength can also be achieved by reinforcing it with fibres like carbon fiber, glass fiber, HSHT Glass fiber & kevlar to yield aluminium-strength parts.

General Characteristics

• High strength
• Toughness
• Chemical resistance

Common Applications

• Plastic Part Replacement
• Housings
• Sensor Mounts
• Prototypes

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Onyx FR is a flame-retardant variant of Onyx(strong nylon) designed for use in applications where parts must be non-flammable. Additional strength can also be achieved by reinforcing it with fibers like carbon fiber, glass fiber, HSHT Glass fiber & kevlar to yield aluminium-strength parts.

General Characteristics

• High strength
• Toughness
• Chemical resistance

Common Applications

• Welding fixture
• Aerospace clips & brackets
• Automobile industry
• Laser marking fixtures
• Electrical/electronic brackets
• Enclosures & fixtures

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Onyx ESD is a static-dissipative with micro carbon fibre-filled nylon material, precision-engineered for a tight range of surface resistance. Onyx ESD meets ESD-safe requirements of the most stringent manufacturing needs. Onyx ESD is stronger and stiffer than Onyx(Strong Nylon), with the same near-perfect surface finish, making it suitable for advanced manufacturing applications from electronics assembly, industrial robotics and process automation.

General Characteristics

• Higher stiffness
• Higher-strength
• Good surface finish

Common Applications

• Robotics
• Electrical mountings/enclosures
• Electronics mountings/enclosures
• Aerospace and automotive industries

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Carbon Fiber is a unique, ultra-high-strength material when laid into a base material like Onyx(Strong Nylon), it can create parts as strong as 6061-T6 Aluminum or even substitute it. It’s extremely stiff and strong and can be laid down in a wide variety of geometries.

General Characteristics

• Extremely stiff and strong

Common Applications

• High-strength tools & fixtures
• Brackets & mounts
• CMM/inspection fixturing
• End-use parts
• Functional prototype

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GlassFiber is an entry-level fiber material capable of producing parts 10x stronger than ABS when laid into a base material like Onyx(Strong Nylon). Glass fiber provides a more affordable alternative to carbon fiber. Glass fiber reinforcement results in stronger and more robust tools.

General Characteristics

• 10x stronger than ABS
• More affordable than carbon fiber

Common Applications

• Soft jaws
• medium-strength tooling
• Insulation reinforcement
• hand tools

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High Strength High Temperature (HSHT) glass fiber has high strength and retains strength in high temperatures environments. Not as stiff as carbon fiber but Onyx(strong nylon) parts reinforced with HSHT are strong in both low and high temperatures environments. Its strength is close to 6061-T6 Aluminum. HSHT reinforcement is best suited for parts in high-temperature environments like molds, autoclaves etc.

General Characteristics

• Retains strength at high and low temperature

Common Applications

• Polymer molds
• Low volume proto Injection Molds
• High-temperature Fixtures
• High-Temperature application prototypes

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Kevlar based parts are known for their energy absorption and extreme toughness. When combined with Onyx(Strong Nylon) or another base material, it produces impact-resistant parts that are less prone to serious functional failure (fracture). Kevlar possesses excellent durability, making it optimal for parts that are subjected to repeated and sudden loading. As stiff as fiberglass and much more ductile, it can be used for a wide variety of applications.

General Characteristics

• High toughness
• Impact-resistant
• Excellent durability

Common Applications

• Tools
• Wear stops
• Part replacements
• Cradles & supports

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Carbon Fiber Nylon - Generic Nylon combined with carbon fiber creates extremely high-strength material. Carbon fiber reinforcement increases the strength of generic nylon exponentially. It’s extremely stiff and strong and can be laid down in a wide variety of geometries.

General Characteristics

• Extremely stiff and strong

Common Applications

• Plastic Part Replacement
• Housings
• Sensor Mounts
• Cosmetic Prototypes

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Glass Fiber Nylon - Generic Nylon combined with glass fiber creates very high-strength material. Glass fiber reinforcement increases the strength of generic nylon immensely. It’s extremely stiff and strong and can be laid down in a wide variety of geometries. Also, it's a more cost-effective option than carbon fiber.

General Characteristics

• 10x strong than ABS
• More affordable than carbon fiber

Common Applications

• Soft jaws
• medium-strength tooling
• Insulation reinforcement
• hand tools

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Stainless Steel(17-4 PH) or SS630 is a multi-application material used for industrial uses. The density of 95% wrought strength. SS 17-4 PH enables you to make high-strength, robust metal parts for a wide variety of applications across the industrial spectrum.

General Characteristics

• High strength
• Robust parts

Common Applications

• End-of-Arm Tools
• Lightweight Brackets
• General High-Wear Tooling
• Functional Prototypes
• Custom Wrenches & Sockets

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Harder than 17-4 PH Stainless Steel and capable of maintaining material properties at high temperatures. TS H13 is an extremely versatile material to work with. Used for tool bodies, brazing fixtures, and other parts where hardness or heat resistance are required.

General Characteristics

• High strength
• High-temperature applications

Common Applications

• Cutting Tool Bodies
• Brazing Fixtures
• Mold Inserts
• Wear-Resistant Tools
• High-Strength Parts

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Tool Steel A2 and D2 are cold work tool steels defined by their extremely high hardness after heat treatment. A2 tool steel offers a combination of good wear resistance and high toughness. D2 tool steel is harder and more wear-resistant, but less tough. Both can be used for cutting and forming tools, or other applications where high hardness are valued.

General Characteristics

• Extremely hard
• Good wear resistance

Common Applications

• Punch Dies
• Forming Tools
• Stamping Dies

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Inconel is a nickel-chromium-based superalloy that is extremely resistant to corrosion and strong at high temperatures. Can fabricate functional prototypes and end-use parts designed for harsh environments.

General Characteristics

• High corrosion resistance
• Retains strength at high temperature

Common Applications

• High-temperature fixtures
• Corrosion-resistant fittings
• Crucibles, Turbine hardware

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Accuracy :  

• +/- 0.2 to +/- 0.3mm for parts of overall size up to 50mm,
• +/- 0.3 to +/- 0.4mm for parts of overall size up to 150mm
• +/- 0.4 to +/- 0.5mm for parts of overall size up to 250mm.

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Copper possesses better heat and electricity conductivity characteristics and can be formed into any geometrical shape. Application across a wide array of industries from electrical, electronics and automobile etc.

General Characteristics

• Better heat and electricity conductivity

Common Applications

• Welding Shanks
• Induction Coils
• Heatsinks
• Bus Bars
• Custom Fittings
• Adapters
• EDM Electrodes

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Figure 4® RUBBER-65A BLK material is created to address the needs for rubber parts featuring production-level performance and mechanical properties tested according to industry standards. Figure 4 RUBBER-65A BLK is a mid-tear strength, high elongation at break, Shore 65A material for the production of medium-hard rubber parts with the slow rebound

General characteristics

• Mid-tier strength
• High elongation at break
• Shore 65A hardness
• Slow rebound
• Easy to clean

Common applications

• Grips
• Handles
• Gaskets
• Bump stoppers
• Seals
• Vibration dampers
• Automotive
• General engineering
• Electrical & electronics

Post-processing

• Painting

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Stainless steel 316L is a corrosion-resistant iron-based alloy. Parts built from SS 316L can be machined, shot-peened and polished. Parts are not ideal in the temperature range 427°C - 816°C where precipitation of chromium carbides occurs. Due to the layer-wise building method, the parts have a certain anisotropy which could be seen from mechanical properties.

General characteristics

• Corrosion resistant
• High strength

Common Applications

• Automobile
• Aerospace
• Heat exchangers
• Turbine machinery
• Consumer goods

Post-processing

• Machining
• Polishing

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Accuracy :  

• +/- 0.2 to +/- 0.3mm for parts of overall size up to 50mm,
• +/- 0.3 to +/- 0.4mm for parts of overall size up to 150mm
• +/- 0.4 to +/- 0.5mm for parts of overall size up to 250mm.

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Accura ClearVue's outstanding merger of clarity, material properties and processing speed makes it a high-performing and cost-effective option for aesthetic and functional prototypes used to improve product development efficiency of consumer goods, automotive, aerospace and medical components.

General characteristics

• Best-in-class optical clarity
• Part stability and water tightness
• Applications versatility
• Beautiful transparent parts
• Ease-of-use and fast processing

Common applications

• Models and prototypes requiring high clarity
• Lighting and lenses
• Fluid flow visualization models
• Transparent assemblies
• Packaging/bottles
• General purpose prototyping
• Prototypes of conformal cooling molds
• Snap fits and complex assemblies

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Best for high-performance functional parts requiring high accuracy and mechanical strength. Biocompatible, with excellent surface quality and the ability to produce fine detail. Ideal applications include housings, enclosures, consumer-facing components, parts requiring textures or highly detailed design features.

Colour - Black

General Characteristics

• Excellent combination of high strength
• Toughness and impact resistance
• Good surface quality and accuracy
• Biocompatible (ISO 10993)
• Flammability: UL-94 (HB)

Common Applications

• Housing & enclosures
• Consumer products
• Textured parts
• High-detailed design features

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Figure 4 HI TEMP 300-AMB is an ultra-high temperature plastic for applications requiring high heat resistance. It is the industry’s highest heat-resistant material with a heat deflection temperature of over 300 °C. This material is well suited for the testing of high-temperature components in applications including HVAC, consumer appliances, motor enclosures, stators, molds, and the like.

General Characteristics

• HDT over 300°C
• Rigid and translucent
• Production-grade material
• High tensile modulus for use in molds
• High heat resistance for testing and use in high-heat environments
• Excellent visualization for parts requiring evaluation of internal features and fluid flow performance

Common Applications

• HVAC
• Stators
• Rubbers
• Over molding
• Motor enclosures
• Expanding foams
• Consumer appliances

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