3D print materials

Features

• Tensile strength: 51 MPa (ASTM D638)
• Modulus of elasticity: 1806 MPa (ASTM D638)
• Elongation at break: 43 % (ASTM D638)
• Flexural strength: 73.8 MPa (ASTM D790)
• Flexural modulus: 1783 MPa (ASTM D790)
• Impact strength (IZOD, notched): 53 J/m (ASTM D256)
• Hardness: Shore 75D (ASTM D2240)
• Heat deflection temp (at 0.46 MPa): 63 °C (ASTM D648)

Material Color

Black matt

LOCTITE® 3D 3843 is a semi-flexible material with high impact strength and is ideally suited for a wide range of applications such as equipment, fasteners, enclosures and covers.

Features

• Tensile strength: 42 MPa (ASTM D638)
• Modulus of elasticity: 3240 MPa (ASTM D638)
• Elongation at break: 1.3 % (ASTM D638)
• Flexural strength: 144 MPa (ASTM D790)
• Flexural modulus: 3830 MPa (ASTM D790)
• Impact strength (IZOD, notched): 16 J/m (ASTM D256)
• Hardness: Shore 80D (ASTM D2240)
• Heat deflection temp (at 0.46 MPa): 118 °C (ASTM D648)
• Heat deflection temp (at 1.82 MPa): 95°C (ASTM D648)

Material Color

Black

Surface

Excellent surface finish

Advantages

• For parts with isotropic properties
• For parts with high detail accuracy

Loctite 3D IND408 is ideally suited for the rapid production of parts with high detail and excellent surface finish for applications ranging from general purpose to end-use parts.

Features

• E-modulus: 1655 MPa (DIN EN ISO 178)
• Elongation at break: 5% (DIN EN ISO 178)
• Flexural strength: 41.3 MPa (DIN EN ISO 178)
• Hardness: Shore 87D (DIN ISO 7619-1)

Material Color

Opaque / Glow in the dark green

The material Lumentics has the special property that it glows in the dark. In addition, the material has a high stability.

Features

• Density [g/cm3] 8
• Tensile strength [MPa] 1050
• E-modul [Gpa] 160
• Elongation at break [%] 11

Advantages

• Excellent tensile strength & toughness
• Particularly low distortion

1.2709 tool steel is a high strength martensitic nickel steel with excellent tensile strength and toughness. In addition, this steel is particularly low in distortion.

Features

• Density [g/cm3] 1.17
• Tensile strength [MPa] 32.8
• E-modul [Gpa] 2.43
• Flexural strength [MPa] 69.3
• Flexural modulus [Gpa] 2.47
• Impact resistance (Izod notched) [J/m] 50
• Heat deflection temp @0.45MPa [°C] 56
• Elongation at break [%] 9Shore hardness 82D

Advantages

• Properties similar to ABS
• high strength
• high hardness
• Appearance and surface of a thermoplastic

This material comes very close to the properties of ABS and therefore has a high strength and hardness.

Features

• Density [g/cm3] 1.2
• E-modul [Gpa] 3
• Flexural strength [MPa] 71
• Flexural modulus [Gpa] 3.6
• Heat deflection temp @0.45MPa [°C] 145

Onyx FR is a UL94 V-0 certified material that has similar mechanical properties to Onyx.
It is best suited for applications where flame resistance, light weight and strength are required.

Features

• Heat resistance at 0.45 Mpa: medium (80-150 °C)
• Tensile strength: medium (28-75 MPa)
• Weight: medium (1.12-1.36 g/cm3)
• Modulus of elasticity: medium (1.7-4.8 GPa)
• Chemical resistance
• Wear resistant
• Rigid/stiff/stable in shape
• Temperature resistant
• Weight: light (<1.11g/cm3)
• Carbon fibre filled
• Matt surface

Onyx is a polymaid (PA) filled with chopped carbon fibres. It is 1.4 times stronger and stiffer than ABS and can be additionally reinforced with continuous fibres (post-processing: composite materials). Onyx sets the bar for surface finish, chemical resistance and heat resistance. Medium price segment.

Features

• Density [g/cm3] 0.95
• Tensile strength [MPa] 48
• E-modul [Gpa] 1.65
• Flexural strength [MPa] 41
• Flexural modulus [Gpa] 1.5
• Impact resistance (Izod notched) [J/m] 4.4
• Elongation at break [%] 20

Advantages

• High strength & stability
• Flexible Protoypes
• Minimum wall thickness
• Good resolution and detail
• High variety of variants
• Versatile after-treatments
• No support material (support necessary)

Polyamid (PA) 12 is an engineering plastic which is particularly striking because of its good mechanical properties. At the same time, PA 12 offers high strength and toughness as well as excellent sliding and wear behaviour. These properties make this plastic a particularly good material for robust components.

Advantages

• High strength (higher than PA 12)
• Excellent sliding and wear behaviour

Polyamide (PA) 6 is an engineering plastic that stands out above all for its good mechanical properties. At the same time, PA 6 offers high strength and toughness, as well as excellent sliding and wear behaviour. These properties make this plastic a good material for robust components.

Features

• Density [g/cm3] 1.36
• Tensile strength [MPa] 48
• E-modul [Gpa] 3.8
• Flexural modulus [Gpa] 3.6
• Elongation at break [%] 3.5

Advantages

• Special metal look
• High stiffness
• Good post-processing possibilities

Alumide is a mixture of polyamide and aluminium powder, which stands out due to its special metallic look. In addition to this special metal design, components made of Alumide are characterised by high rigidity and good post-processing possibilities.

Features

• Density [g/cm3] 1.3
• Tensile strength [Mpa] 30
• E-modul [GPa] 2.9
• Heat deflection temp @0.45MPA [°C] 170
• Heat deflection temp @1.81MPA [°C] 113
• Elongation at break [%] 10

Advantages

• Optimum mechanical properties
• With 70% a high recycling rate
• Complies with UL-94 fire protection standard as well as UL-746A standard for plastics
• Enables components in the best designs

MJF-PA-GF is a thermoplastic filled to 40% with glass beads. Optimum mechanical properties are as much a benefit of this material as a high recycling rate of around 70%. In this way, MJF-PA-GF makes it possible to significantly reduce the unit costs of production.

Features

• Density [g/cm3] 1.22
• Tensile strength [MPa] 51
• E-modul [Gpa] 3.2
• Flexural modulus [GPa] 2.90
• Impact resistance (Izod notched) [J/m] 21.30
• Heat deflection temp @1.81MPA [°C] 110
• Elongation at break [%] 6.00
• Shore Hardness 80D

Advantages

• High stiffness
• Good elongation at break  
• Excellent mechanical properties
• Very smooth surfaces
• High level of detail

MJF-PA-GF is a thermoplastic filled to 40% with glass beads. Optimum mechanical properties are as much a benefit of this material as a high recycling rate of around 70%. In this way, MJF-PA-GF makes it possible to significantly reduce the unit costs of production.

Features

• Density [g/cm3] 1.2
• Tensile strength [MPa] 68
• E-modul [Gpa] 2.28
• Flexural strength [MPa] 104
• Flexural modulus [Gpa] 2.234
• Impact resistance (Izod notched) [J/m] 53
• Heat deflection temp @0.45MPa [°C] 130
• Heat deflection temp @1.81MPa [°C] 127
• Elongation at break [%] 4.8

Advantages

• Heat resistant
• Good mechanical resistance
• High shock and impact resistance

This thermoplastic offers good heat resistance, combined with good mechanical resistance. At the same time, Polycarbonate (PC) impresses with excellent impact and shock resistance.

Features

• Density [g/cm3] 1.2
• Tensile strength [MPa] 57
• E-modul [Gpa] 2
• Flexural strength [MPa] 90
• Flexural modulus [Gpa] 2.1
• Impact resistance (Izod notched) [J/m] 86
• Heat deflection temp @0.45MPa [°C] 133
• Heat deflection temp @1.81MPa [°C] 127

Advantages

• Biocompatible
• Heat resistant
• ISO10993
• USP Class V
• ETO sterilisable

PC-ISO is a biocompatible FDM thermoplastic that enables engineers to produce prototypes, moulds and products from heat-resistant material for the pharmaceutical, food and medical industries.

Features

• Density [g/cm3] 1.2
• Tensile strength [MPa] 41
• E-modul [Gpa] 1.917
• Flexural strength [MPa] 68
• Flexural modulus [Gpa] 1.931
• Impact resistance (Izod notched) [J/m] 196
• Heat deflection temp @0.45MPa [°C] 110
• Heat deflection temp @1.81MPa [°C] 96
• Elongation at break [%] 6

Advantages

• Heat resistant
• Good flexibility

This material blend of polycarbonate (PC) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) combines the strength and heat resistance of PC with the flexibility of ABS.

Features

• Density [g/cm3] 1.3
• Tensile strength [MPa] 53
• Modulus of elasticity [Gpa] 4.015
• Flexural modulus [Gpa] 2.987
• Heat deflection temperature @0.45MPa [°C] 68
• Hardness in Shore 76.4D
• Impact strength: high (>150 J/m)
• Rigid/stiff/stable
• Weight: light (<1.11g/cm3)
• High strength
• Carbon fibre filled

PETG-CF is a material containing carbon fibre (20%). Properties: High stiffness and temperature resistant up to 80°C. Visually very appealing, matt surface, reasonably priced.

Features

• Color: Black matt
• modulus of elasticity (UNE-EN ISO 527-2): 2980 MPa
• Tensile strength (UNE-EN ISO 527-2): 51 MPa
• Tensile elongation (UNE-EN ISO 527-2): 129%.
• Heat deflection temperature (UNE-EN ISO 306): 80 °C
• RoHS and REACH compliant
• Flame retardant (UL94 V0 classification)

Material Certificate

UL94 V-0 (flame retardant)

This PETG is equipped with a flame retardant (halogen-free) and thus meets the test specifications UL94 HB and UL94 V0 for flame retardant materials. Otherwise, this is a standard PETG, a good all-rounder for low-cost components with a wide range of applications such as housings, holders, covers, functional prototypes, etc.

Advantages

• Flexibility, strength and resilience
• Temperature resistance
• Clear, stable material

The basic material PET (polyethylene terephthalate) is generally known and very widespread in almost all sectors. For 3D printing, however, the sub-material PETG is usually used. The G stands for "glycol-modified". This modification makes the material clearer, more stable and last but not least easier to print. With regard to its stability, PETG lies between ABS (even more stable) and PLA (less stable). PETG scores points above all for its flexibility, strength, temperature resistance and resilience. On the one hand, it is suitable for visually attractive visible components and on the other hand for components subject to mechanical stress. PETG is used for functional prototypes as well as for coarser threads within components.

Features

• Density [g/cm3] 1.24
• Tensile strength [MPa] 45
• E-modul [Gpa] 3.6
• Flexural strength [MPa] 84
• Flexural modulus [Gpa] 2.93
• Impact resistance (Izod notched) [J/m] 27
• Heat deflection temp @0.45MPa [°C] 53
• Heat deflection temp @1.81MPa [°C] 51
• Elongation at break [%] 2.5

Advantages

• Biocompatible    
• High stiffness
• Inexpensive material option
• From renewable raw materials

Polylactide (PLA), which is mainly known from home 3D printing, is a biocompatible plastic of high stiffness. At the same time, PLA is an inexpensive material option made from renewable raw materials.

Advantages

• Less expensive than comparable materials from SLS, SAF or MJF, especially for large components (price also depends on geometry / number of pieces)
• No support structures are required for binder jetting
• Sustainable: the powder that is not needed can be reused 100%.

Polymethyl methacrylate (acrylic glass, Plexiglas) processed with the 3D printing technology Binder J etting is a good complement to comparable plastics from the SLS, MJF or SAF. Very large components can be printed; the maximum installation space for binder jetting for plastics is 850 x 450 x 480 mm. In addition, no support structures are required during printing.

In addition to PMMA Pro, PMMA + is also available, which has a lower tensile strength but higher E-modulus values: View material PMMA +

Advantages

• Less expensive than comparable materials from SLS, SAF or MJF, especially for large components (price also depends on geometry / number of pieces)
• No support structures are required for binder jetting
• Sustainable: the powder that is not needed can be reused 100%.

Polymethyl methacrylate (acrylic glass, Plexiglas) processed with the 3D printing technology Binder J etting is a good complement to comparable plastics from the SLS, MJF or SAF. Very large components can be printed; the maximum installation space for binder jetting for plastics is 850 x 450 x 480 mm. In addition, no support structures are required during printing.

In addition to PMMA+, PMMA Pro is also available, which has a higher tensile strength. View material properties of PMMA Pro

Advantages

• Longevity
• Production of larger quantities
• High strength & stability
• Flexible prototypes
• Minimum wall thicknesses
• Good resolution and detail
• High diversity of variants
• Versatile aftercare
• No support material (support) necessary

PA 11 is usually obtained from castor oil and is an ecologically friendly product. It has better mechanical properties than petrochemically produced PA12: higher ductility, impact strength (notched impact strength), abrasion and fatigue resistance, improved isotropy, better chemical resistance. The temperature resistance of PA11 is comparable to PA12.

Features

• Density [g/cm3] 0.95
• Tensile strength [MPa] 48
• E-modul [Gpa] 1.65
• Flexural strength [MPa] 41
• Flexural modulus [Gpa] 1.5
• Impact resistance (Izod notched) [J/m] 4.4
• Heat deflection temp @1.81MPA [°C] 86
• Heat deflection temp @ 0.45MPA [°C] 180 (ASTM D648)
• Elongation at break [%] 20
• Shore Hardness 75D

Advantages

• High strength & stability
• Flexible Protoypes
• Minimum wall thickness
• Good resolution and detail
• High variety of variants
• Versatile after-treatments
• No support material (support necessary)

Polyamid (PA) 12 is an engineering plastic which is particularly striking because of its good mechanical properties. At the same time, PA 12 offers high strength and toughness as well as excellent sliding and wear behaviour. These properties make this plastic a particularly good material for robust components.

Advantages

• Good mechanical properties
• High strength & toughness
• Excellent sliding & wear behaviour

Polyamid (PA) 12 is an engineering plastic which is particularly striking because of its good mechanical properties. At the same time, PA 12 offers high strength and toughness as well as excellent sliding and wear behaviour. These properties make this plastic a particularly good material for robust components.

Features

• Tensile strength (ASTM D638-14): 46 MPa
• Young's modulus (ASTM D638-14): 1700 MPa
• Flexural strength (ASTM D790-17): 40 MPa
• Flexural modulus (ASTM D790-17): 900 MPa
• Elongation at break (ASTM D638-14): 5%
• Impact strength notched (ASTM D256-10): 3.36 kJ/m2
• Heat deflection temperature at 0.45 MPa (ASTM D648): 173°C
• Heat deflection temperature at 0.45 Mpa: high (>185°C)
• Flexural modulus: low (<1 GPa)
• Flexural strength: medium (37-100 MPa)
• Tensile strength: medium (28-75 MPa)
• Young's modulus: low (<1.7 GPa)

Material Color

Dark gray

Surface

Finer resolution than PA11 from the SAF

Advantages

• High strength
• High accuracy and fine resolution
• For series production

High yield, high accuracy and low cost are the distinguishing features of components made of polyamide PA12 from SAF technology. Components made of SAF™ PA12 are stiffer than PA11 parts and are perfect for applications where strength is an important requirement. SAF™ PA12 enables fine feature resolution, high strength and accuracy even at high volumes. The material is particularly suitable for higher tolerance requirements, such as assemblies and connectors.

Photo: Left in picture Polyamide PA12, right PA11

Advantages

• High chemical resistance
• Good resistance to material fatigue

This thermoplastic material combines high chemical resistance with good fatigue resistance. In addition, the slightly elastic PP proves to be extremely temperature resistant.

Features

• Density [g/cm3] 1.29
• Tensile strength [MPa] 55
• E-modul [Gpa] 2.1
• Flexural strength [MPa] 110
• Flexural modulus [Gpa] 2.2
• Impact resistance (Izod notched) [J/m] 58
• Heat deflection temp @1.81MPa [°C] 189

Advantages

• High temperature and chemical resistance
• Sterilizable
• Strong mechanical performance

PPSU combines strong mechanical performance with high temperature and chemical resistance for demanding applications such as low volume injection moulds, automotive parts in the engine compartment and heat, chemical, plasma and radiation sterilisation.

Advantages

• Flexible components
• Different degrees of hardness possible

This material is ideal for flexible prototypes which are to be produced by vacuum casting.

Advantages

• Economical production
• High thermal resistance
• High strength
• Optimally suited for sand casting

Quartz sand is a raw material that is available worldwide in almost unlimited quantities. In 3D printing, quartz sand allows economic production. This material combines high thermal resistance with high strength. Quartz sand is particularly suitable for sand casting. 

Advantages

• Economic production
• High thermal resistance  
• High strength
• Optimally suited for sand casting

Quartz sand is a raw material that is available in almost unlimited quantities worldwide. In 3D printing, quartz sand allows for economical production. This material combines high thermal resistance with high strength. Quartz sand is particularly suitable for sand casting.

Features

• Density [g/cm3] 2.65
• Average grain size: 140 μm
• Flexural strength: 250 - 500 N/cm2 (depending on sand/binder content)
• Total loss on ignition: 2.0 - 2.6 wt.%.
• Accuracy: ±0.1 %
• Maximum installation space: 1'000 x 600 x 500 mm

Applications

Advantages

• Economical production
• High thermal resistance
• High strength
• Optimally suited for sand casting

Quartz sand is a raw material that is available worldwide in almost unlimited quantities. In 3D printing, quartz sand allows economic production. This material combines high thermal resistance with high strength. Quartz sand is particularly suitable for sand casting.

Features

• Density [g/cm3] 1.2
• Tensile strength [MPa] 8.9
• Elongation at break [%] 120Shore hardness 80A

Especially suitable for components which are exposed to high temperatures.

Advantages

All-rounder material

EP-RR 60 WH white is a tough, optically neutral white, dimensionally stable resin with low viscosity. The all-rounder material is suitable for various parts, specifically for parts that require high attention to detail.

Advantages

• Tough
• Dimensionally stable

RR 60 CR is a crystal clear, tough, dimensionally stable resin made from an ABS-like material. For applications that require translucency and have dimensionally demanding construction.

Features

• Density [g/cm3] 1.13
• Tensile strength [MPa] 46.9
• E-modul [Gpa] 2.31
• Flexural strength [MPa] 73.8
• Flexural modulus [Gpa] 2.05
• Impact resistance (Izod notched) [J/m] 47.5
• Heat deflection temp @0.45MPa [°C] 62
• Elongation at break [%] 17Shore hardness 83D

Advantages

• High stability
• Temperature resistant
• Heat resistant up to 90°C
• Good surfaces

When it comes to components with high stability and temperature resistance, the Taurus material is perfect for these applications.

Features

• Density [g/cm3] 4.5
• Tensile strength [MPa] 900
• E-modul [Gpa] 110
• Elongation at break [%] 10

Advantages

• High strength
• Corrosion resistant
• Low weight

Titanium (TiAl6V4) is a metal alloy for highest demands. It convinces by high strength and corrosion resistance. A further advantage is the low density of the material.

Advantages

• Lightweight plastic
• Rubber-like properties
• High elasticity and flexibility
• High impact strength, even in cold conditions
• Good chemical resistance
• High wear resistance and aging resistance

TPU is a lightweight polyurethane-based plastic with rubber-like properties. This makes TPU particularly suitable for the production of flexible objects. At the same time, TPU impresses with its high impact strength in combination with good chemical resistance. Areas of application include textiles or flexible prototypes.

Note: for parts with complex geometries or with lattice structures and the like, the TPU from SLS is more suitable, as this, in contrast to FDM 3D printing, does not require any support structures during processing. Read more about the material TPU SLS

Features

• Density [g/cm3] 0.78
• Tensile strength [MPa] 2.1
• E-modul [Gpa] 0.01
• Flexural modulus [Gpa] 0.1
• Elongation at break [%] 200
• Shore hardness 59A

Advantages

• Elastic & wear resistant
• Dynamic resistance

Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is an elastic and at the same time wear-resistant material. TPU also offers dynamic resistance.

Features

• Density [g/cm3] 1.29
• Tensile strength [MPa] 45
• E-modul [Gpa] 3
• Flexural strength [MPa] 81
• Flexural modulus [Gpa] 2.91
• Impact resistance (Izod notched) [J/m] 22
• Heat deflection temp @0.45MPa [°C] 214
• Heat deflection temp @1.81MPa [°C] 212
• Elongation at break [%] 4

Advantages

• Good chemical resistance
• Food contact certified according to NSF 51
• Biocompatible according to ISO 10993/USP  
• Flame retardant according to UL94-V0

ULTEM 1010 is a high performance thermoplastic with good chemical resistance. ULTEM 1010 complies with the food contact certification NSF 51, the biocompatibility standard ISO 10993/USP Class VI, as well as the flame retardancy standard UL94-V0. ULTEM 1010 is heat resistant up to 216°C.

Advantages

• Good chemical resistance
• Permanently flame retardant  

ULTEM 9085 is a high performance thermoplastic with good chemical resistance. At the same time ULTEM 9085 is permanently flame retardant (according to UL94-V0) and heat resistant up to 153°C. In addition, this material meets the FST safety standards and is particularly suitable for lightweight construction.

Features

• Density [g/cm3] 1.18
• Tensile strength [MPa] 60
• E-modul [Gpa] 3
• Flexural strength [MPa] 70
• Flexural modulus [Gpa] 2.5
• Impact resistance (Izod notched) [J/m] 30
• Heat deflection temp @0.45MPa [°C] 45
• Elongation at break [%] 25Shore hardness 83D

Advantages

• Highly accurate components
• Thin layers
• Detailed surfaces

Vero is a PolyJet printing material based on synthetic resin. This material enables particularly accurate components, made of thin layers and with detailed surfaces.

Features

• Density [g/cm3] 1.17
• Tensile strength [MPa] 65
• E-modul [Gpa] 3
• Flexural strength [MPa] 110
• Flexural modulus [Gpa] 3.2
• Impact resistance (Izod notched) [J/m] 30
• Heat deflection temp @0.45MPa [°C] 45
• Elongation at break [%] 25Shore hardness 83D

Material Color

Translucent

Advantages

• Detailed surfaces
• Thin layer structure  
• Acrylic-like properties

Vero Clear Transparent is a translucent material for PolyJet printing. This synthetic resin-based material combines detailed surfaces with a thin layer structure. Vero Clear Transparent has properties comparable to those of acrylic.

Features

• Density [g/cm3] 7.7
• Tensile strength [MPa] 1100
• E-modul [Gpa] 170

Advantages

• High corrosion resistance
• High strength
• Food certified
• Good post-processing possibilities

The corrosion-resistant tool steel Corrax (CL91RW) offers a high level of corrosion resistance while maintaining high strength. At the same time, Corrax is food-certified and allows good reworking possibilities.

Advantages

• High accuracy
• High bending strength
• High temperature resistance
• Colour: Black

The 3D printing plastic xCE-black has a high accuracy, high bending strength and high temperature resistance. It also has a very smooth surface similar to injection moulding.

xCE-black is suitable for automotive components, parts in mechanical engineering and injection moulding applications. For series in the range of 100 to more than 1,000 pieces, xCE-black is a good choice.

In addition, it is ideally suited for larger quantities, i.e. series production.

The xPP405-Black is a very tough material with excellent surface quality. It is especially suitable for applications that require a stiff and resistant material, such as production aids, housings, holders, clips, etc. The properties are comparable to polypropylene. The properties are comparable to polypropylene.

Features

• Density [g/cm3] 1.18
• Tensile strength [MPa] 38-44
• E-modul [Gpa] 1.98
• Flexural modulus [Gpa] 2.07
• Impact resistance (Izod notched) [J/m] 52
• Heat deflection temp @0.45MPa [°C] 62
• Elongation at break [%] 22

Applications

Advantages

• Excellent surface quality
• Good elongation at break properties  
• High shock resistance
• High stability
• Similar properties to cast plastic

Accura's Xtreme material is particularly impressive with its excellent surface quality, good elongation properties, high impact resistance and high stability. In terms of appearance and surface finish, Xtreme corresponds to a durable cast plastic.