Material Properties. 3D Printing.

Material Properties.

Here we have listed all our 3d printing material along with th key values for their main physical properties.

Data Sheets.

For most (but not all) materials we have dedicated data sheets published by their manufacturers with additional data. Let us know which you need and we'll email them over to you.

Important:

Please see the bottom of this page for notes and the small print on how to use the information.

Strong and Durable Materials

3D Printing Materials. Properties.

3D Printing in ABS.

  • Heat deflection temperature of 96c.
  • Izod notched impact of upto 106 J/m
  • Tensile Strength 28-32 MPa
  • Default print of 0.254 (254 Micron) layers.
  • Minimum recommended wall or feature thickness of 1mm
  • Build volume - Maximum: 1000 x 600 x 600mm
  • Build volume - Next day / economy service: 254 x 254 x 254mm
3D Printing Materials. Properties.

ABS Static Dissipative. ESD \ Electrostatic Discharge Safe.

  • Static dissipative.
  • ESD Safe. Electrostatic Discharge Safe.
  • Heat deflection temperature of 96c.
  • Tensile Strength 36 MPa
  • Izod notched impact of 111 J/m
  • Default print of 0.254 (254 Micron) layers.
  • Minimum recommended wall or feature thickness of 1mm
  • Build Volume: Max 406mm x 355mm x 406mm
3D Printing Materials. Properties.

ABS Bio Compatible.

  • Certification: ISO 10993 and USP Class VI.
  • Tensile Strength 36 MPa
  • Heat deflection temperature of 96c.
  • Izod notched impact of 128 J/m
  • Default print in 0.254 (254 Micron) layers.
  • Minimum recommended wall or feature thickness of 1mm
  • Build Volume: Max.   406 x 355 x 406mm
3D Printing Materials. Properties.

ASA. Ultra Violet Resistant.

  • Heat deflection temperature of 98c.
  • Tensile Strength 30-33 MPa
  • Izod notched impact of 64 J/m
  • Default print of 0.254 (254 Micron) layers.
  • Minimum recommended wall or feature thickness of 1mm
  • Build Volume: Max.   1000 x 600 x 600mm
3D Printing Materials. Properties.

Polycarbonate engineering plastic.

  • Heat deflection temperature of 138ºc.
  • Tensile Strength 68 MPa
  • Izod notched impact of  53 J/m
  • Default print of 0.254 (254 Micron) layers.
  • Minimum recommended wall or feature thickness of 1mm
  • Colour: White
  • Build Volume: 406 x 355 x 406mm
3D Printing Materials. Properties.

Polycarbonate ABS hybrid material.

  • Heat deflection temperature of 110ºc.
  • Tensile Strength 35 MPa (xy)
  • Izod notched impact of  235 J/m
  • Default print of 0.254 (254 Micron) layers.
  • Minimum recommended wall or feature thickness of 1mm
  • Colour Black
  • Build Volume.  406 x 355 x 406mm
3D Printing Materials. Properties.

Bio compatible Polycarbonate.

  • Biocompatible: Certified ISO 10993 and USP Class VI.
  • Heat deflection temperature of 133ºc.
  • Tensile Strength 57 MPa
  • Izod notched impact of  235 J/m.
  • Colour: Translucent.
  • Default print of 0.254 (254 Micron) layers.
  • Minimum recommended wall or feature thickness of 1mm.
  • Build Volume.  406 x 355 x 406mm.
3D Printing Materials. Properties.

ULTEM, FST and FDA certified. NSF 51 - ISO 10993/USP Class vi, UL94 V0 certified

 Ultem 1010

  • Food Safety Certification: NSF51
  • Bio-Compatibility Certification: ISO 10993/USP Class VI
  • Heat deflection temperature of 213 °C
  • Tensile Strength of  81 Mpa
  • Elongation at Break of 2%
  • Volume Resistivity ASTM D257 1.0 x1014 - 8.96x1015 ohm-cm
  • Burn test data is available.
  • Certified Grade (CG) Option if you need food or bio compatible certifications. 
  • Colour: Natural

Ultem 9085

  • Fire Smoke Toxicity (FST) certified.
  • Heat deflection temperature of 153 °C
  • Tensile Strength of  69 Mpa
  • Elongation at Break of  2.2%
  • Fungus Resistant.  Yes
  • Volume Resistivity (ASTM D257):  4.9 x1015 - 8.2x1015 ohm-cm
  • High Chemical Resistance
  • Certified Grade (CG) Option if you need FST certifications.
  • Colour: Tan

Both 1010 and 9085

  • Default print of 0.254 (254 Micron) layers.
  • Minimum recommended wall or feature of 1mm for small, 2mm for large parts.
  • Support Type. Breakaway.
  • Build Volume.  406 x 355 x 406mm
  • Full datasheet available: YES
3D Printing Materials. Properties.

PEKK Based FMD 3D Printed Thermoplastic. Fire \ Smoke tested.

 Antero 800NA

  • Heat deflection temperature of 150 °C
  • Tensile Strength of  93.1 Mpa
  • Elongation at Break of 6.4
  • Volume Resistivity ASTM D257 >5.4 x 1014 ohm-cm
  • Outgassing: TML ASTM D257 -  0.27% 
  • Burn test data is available.
  • Colour: Natural.

Full data sheet available. Please note that that there are different Mechanical Properties published for 450mc and F900 builds. Our default machines will be 450mc. 

Image © Stratasys. 

 

 
3D Printing Materials. Properties.

Additive manufacturing in Nylon 12. Diran. FDM.

Nylon 12

  • Heat deflection* temperature of 75 ºC 
  • Tensile Strength* 53 MPa (xy)
  • Izod notched impact of  50 J/m
  • Default print of 0.254 (254 Micron) layers.
  • Support System: Soluble support
  • Minimum recommended wall or feature thickness of 1mm
  • Colour Black
  • Build Volume.  406 x 355 x 406mm

* Unconditioned. 

Diran

  • Heat deflection* temperature of 90 ºC 
  • Tensile Strength* 40 MPa (xy)
  • Izod notched impact of  380 J/m
  • Default print of 0.254 (254 Micron) layers.
  • Support System: Break away.
  • Minimum recommended wall or feature thickness of 1mm
  • Colour Black
  • Build Volume. 355 x 254 x 355 mm

 
3D Printing Materials. Properties.

Nylon PA12 3d printed in the new HP Jet Fusion printer.

PA 12 (HP Jet fusion).

  • Engineering grade material built in 70 to 100um layers.
  • Temperature Resistance of 175 ºC. (HDT)
  • Density 1.01 g/cm3
  • Tensile Modulus 1700 Mpa
  • Tensile Strength 48 Mpa
  • Elongation at Break 20% (x,y) 15% (z)
  • Typical accuracy +/- 0.2mm depending on design, geometry and build orientation.
  • Build Area - 380 x 284 x 380mm
  • Supporting Powder support system ideal for complex internal structures.
  • Certifications: USP Class I-VI FDA , UL94, UL746A, REACH, PAHs and others

 
3D Printing Materials. Properties.

Nylon PA, PA-GF, PA12, DuraForm

Nylon PA-12:

  • SLS Nylon material built in 0.1mm layers for large format.
  • Temperature Resistance of 184°C. ( Melting point )
  • Density 0.97 g/cm3
  • Tensile Modulus 1600 Mpa
  • Tensile Strength 44 Mpa
  • Elongation at Break 9%
  • Typical accuracy +/- 0.2mm depending on design, geometry and build orientation.
  • Build Area - Maximum 310 x 310 x 600mm
  • Supporting Powder support system ideal for complex internal structures.
  • Colour Off White
  • Chemical Resistance - Hydrocarbons, Alkalines, Fuels, Solvents 
  • USP Level VI certified (brief in-vivo exposure)

 Nylon PA-12 GB (Glass Filled):

  • SLS Nylon material built in 0.1mm layers for large format.
  • Temperature Resistance of 185°C. ( Melting point )
  • Density 1.40 g/cm3
  • Tensile Modulus 5910 Mpa
  • Tensile Strength 38.1 Mpa
  • Elongation at Break 2%
  • Typical accuracy +/- 0.2mm depending on design, geometry and build orientation.
  • Build Area - 310 x 310 x 600mm
  • Powder support system ideal for complex internal structures.
  • Colour Off White
  • Chemical Resistance - Hydrocarbons, Alkalines, Fuels, Solvents 

 
3D Printing Materials. Properties.

Ceramic 3D printing. SLA, Zirconia, Aluminia

Zirconia (ZrO2):

  • True Technical Ceramic
  • Temperature Resistance:  1500°C+
  • Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: 10*10^-6 [1/K]
  • Density 6.08 g\cm3
  • Hardness HV10  1250
  • Flexural Strength: 890Mpa
  • Surface Roughness: Ra 0.3um

Alumina (Al2O3):

  • True Technical Ceramic
  • Temperature Resistance:  1650°C+
  • Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: 8*10^-6 [1/K]
  • Density 3.985 g\cm3
  • Hardness HV10 1450 - 1800 
  • Flexural Strength: 430Mpa
  • Surface Roughness: Ra 0.4 / 0.9um (2 versions)

3D Printed Zirconia and Alumina Datasheet \ Design guide. 

SLA Ceramic :

  • SLA ceramic material built in 0.1mm layers.
  • Temperature Resistance of 132°c.   (268°c)  HDT
  • Density 1.61 g/cm³
  • Tensile Modulus 10500Mpa  (9800Mpa)
  • Tensile Strength 68Mpa (80Mpa)
  • Elongation at Break 1.1% (1.2%)
  • Typical accuracy +/- 0.2mm depending on design, geometry and build orientation.
  • Build Area - 500 x 500 x 590mm
  • Break away support structure.
  • Figures in brackets after a Thermal Postcure. Cost option, please request pricing) - Revised 6th December 2018. 
3D Printing Materials. Properties.

Carbon Fiber 3D Printing

SLS "Carbon"

  • Carbon Fibre reinforced nylon material built in 0.1mm layers giving good Stiffness v Weight ratio's.
  • Heat Deflection: 179°C @ 0.45 MPa
  • Density 1.1 g/cm3
  • Tensile Modulus 7100Mpa
  • Tensile Strength 76Mpa
  • Elongation at Break 4%
  • Typical accuracy +/- 0.3mm depending on design, geometry and build orientation. 
  •                               +/- 0.1mm available as a cost option. 
  • Build Area - 330 x 280 x 370mm  (w x d x h)
  • Optional sealing service to give your parts additional Chemical, Air and Water resistance.

FDM "Nylon 12 CF"

  • Carbon Fibre reinforced nylon material built in 0.254mm layers giving good Stiffness v Weight ratio's.
  • Heat Deflection:  143°C @ 264psi  (Melt @ 223 °C)
  • Density 1.1 g/cm3
  • Tensile Modulus (XZ):  7515 MPa
  • Tensile Strength: 76 MPa
  • Elongation at Break( XZ):  1.9%
  • Flexural Modulus (XZ) - 10,620 MPa
  • Resistivity:  Volume 5.4E+03 - 3.9E+04  |   Surface 3.3E+03 - 6.9E+04 kOhms
  • Typical accuracy +/- 0.2mm depending on design, geometry and build orientation.
  • Build Area - 406 x 355 x 406mm  (w x d x h)

FDM "ABS-CF10"

  • Carbon Fibre reinforced ABS material built in 0.254mm layers. 50% stiffer and 15% stronger than standard ABS thermoplastic. 
  • Heat Deflection:  99°C @ 264psi  
  • Density 1.09 g/cm3
  • Tensile Modulus (XZ):  3342 MPa
  • Tensile Strength (XZ): 37.7 MPa
  • Elongation at Break( XZ):  2.7%
  • Flexural Modulus (XZ) - 3760 MPa
  • Resistivity (ASTM D257):  Volume 4.6 x 10¹² 
  • Typical accuracy +/- 0.2mm depending on design, geometry and build orientation.
  • Build Area:  355 x 254 x 355mm (w x d x h)
3D Printing Materials. Properties.

Soluble Material.

ST130

  • Cure up to 121 °C with no pressure (ST130)
  • Cure up to 98 °C at 90 psi pressue (ST130)

SR30

  • Cure up to 93 °C upto 50 psi
  • CTE:11.7E-5 mm/(mm- ÌŠC)

Both:

  • Dissolved in a weak sodium hydroxide solution.
  • Default print of 0.254 (254 Micron) layers.
  • Build volume - Maximum: 406 x 355 x 406mm

Fine Detail

Materials and processes for intricate designs. Ideal for your prototyping, fit and form testing or fabricating your designs with thin walls and very fine detail features down to as little as 300um (0.3mm).

3D Printing Materials. Properties.

Polyjet Vero materials.

Vero White Plus RGD835

  • Temperature Resistance of 43 °C ( HDT )
  • Shore Hardness Scale D =  83
  • Density 1.19 g/cm3
  • Tensile Strength 50 Mpa
  • Izod Notched Impact  24 J/m
  • Elongation at Break 20%
  • Water Absorption (D570-98 over 24 Hr)  1.15%

Common to Polyjet rigid materials:

  • Vero materials are built in 30um layers with a 16um 'Ultra Fine' option. 
  • Typical accuracy +/- 0.2mm depending on design, geometry and build orientation.
  • Max Build Area - 500 x 400 x 200 mm
  • Jet wash removed Wax like material support system.
    RGD835
3D Printing Materials. Properties.

Ultra High Resolution Materials.

Viper - Accura Grey

  • Fine build in 50um layers.
  • Minimum feature detail 0.3mm (including unsupported channels)
  • Temperature Resistance of 62 ºc. ( HDT )
  • Tensile Strength 38-44 Mpa
  • Elongation at Break 12-22%
  • Build Area - 125 x 125 x 125 mm at maximum resolution.
  • Fine, break away support system.

SLA - Grey

  • Fine build in 100um layers std, 25um at max resolution.
  • Minimum feature detail 0.5mm
  • Temperature Resistance of 49 ºc. ( HDT )
  • Tensile Strength 65 Mpa
  • Elongation at Break 6.2%
  • Build Area - 145 × 145 × 175 mm at maximum resolution.
  • Break away support system.
3D Printing Materials. Properties.

Full colour 3D Printing service. Rubber and Rigid Materials.

 

  • Rigid. CMYK full our Spot colour. (WRL for full colour please)
  • Rubber Like. Spot colour. (STL file please)
  • Translucent parts in colour are possible but will require manual post build polishing for best results. 
  • Build volume : 490mm x 390mm x 190mm

 

Please see the Polyjet Rigid and Flexible sections for material properties. 

 

Flexible Materials

Rubber 3D Printing. Our 3D printing service gives you real TPU and Polypropylene. Our simulated rubber materials are available in a range of shore A values and a huge range of colours.

3D Printing Materials. Properties.

Real 3D Printed Polypropylene. Also PP Like, Rigur (RGD450)

Polypropylene (Real, SLS)

  • Tensile Strength of 21.4 MPa
  • Elongation at break 529% 
  • Flexural modulus of 698 Mpa 
  • Heat deflection  71 °C  (@ 0.45Mpa)
  • Melting temperature  125°C
  • Shore Hardness (D) 80-84
  • Build Volume. 500 x 500 x 500mm
  • Build layers of 100um
  • Living Hinge 0.6mm (printed in the XY)
  • Minimum suggested feature size. 0.8mm
  • Support system. Self supporting powder.
  • Colour White.
3D Printing Materials. Properties.

Rubber Like 3D printing in Shore A 30 through to 95.

Tango Black Plus (FLX 980) and Tango Plus (FLX930) - Stand alone.

  • Temperature Resistance: Not published, expect low.
  • Shore Hardness Scale A = 27
  • Density 1.12 g/cm3
  • Tensile Strength 0.8 - 1.5 Mpa
  • Tensile Tear resistance: 2 -4 Kg/cm
  • Elongation at Break 170 - 220%
  • Compressive Set: 4-5%
  • Water Absorption (D570-98 over 24 Hr)  1.15%

Agilus 30  (FLX 935 and FLX985) - Stand alone.

  • Temperature Resistance: Not published, expect low. 
  • Shore Hardness Scale A = 30
  • Density 1.14 to 1.15 g/cm3
  • Tensile Strength 2.4 to 3.1 Mpa
  • Tensile Tear resistance: 5 - 7 Kg/cm
  • Elongation at Break 220-270%
  • Compressive Set: 6-7%

Rubber Like materials, listed in columns by Shore A value. 

Blended from Tango (Black) Plus and Vero White Plus:

Property

ASTM

Units

Shore 40

Shore 50

Shore 60

Shore 70

Shore 85

Shore  95
Tensile Strength D-412 MPa 1 1 3 3 6 20
Elongation at Break D-412 % 160 140 90 60 55 30
Tensile Tear Resistance D-624 Die C N/mm 5 6 8 13 26 46
Hardness Shore A D-2240 - 40 50 60 70 85 95

 We expect Agilus based materials to be better. Data to follow.

Common to Polyjet flexible materials:

  • Tango and Agilus materials are built in 30um layers. 
  • Typical accuracy +/- 0.2mm depending on design, geometry and build orientation.
  • Build Area: 255 x 252 x 200mm (490 x 390 x 200mm option)
  • Minimum recommended wall or feature detail:   1mm
  • Jet wash removed Wax like material support system.

 
3D Printing Materials. Properties.

Rubber Like Strong & Durable. SLA Elastomer.

SLA Rubber 'Flex v2'

 

  • Temp Resistance: 230 °C (Vicat Softening Point.)
  • Tear Strength: 13.3-14.1 kN/m.
  • Tensile Strength: 7.7 - 8.5 Mpa
  • Elongation at Break: 75-85%
  • Compression Set: 0.40%
  • Shore Hardness: 80-85 A 
  • Support System. Snip away support structures. 
  • Colour: Black\Grey
  • Build Volume: 145 × 145 × 175 mm

 

SLA Rubber 'Flexible 80A'

 

  • Temp Resistance: TBC
  • Tear Strength: 24 kN/m.
  • Tensile Strength: 8.9 Mpa
  • Elongation at Break: 120%
  • Compression Set: 3 to 5%
  • Shore Hardness: 80A 
  • Support System. Snip away support structures. 
  • Colour: Translucent\Clear
  • Build Volume: 145 × 145 × 175 mm

 

Values for post cured parts. 
3D Printing Materials. Properties.

Rubber Like Strong & Durable. TPU 92A. FDM Printed Rubber.

FDM TPU 92A

  • Temp Resistance: 95 deg. C (Vicat Softening Temperature) 
  • Density: 1.13g/cm3.
  • Tensile Modulus: 20.7 Mpa.
  • Tensile Strength: 17.4 Mpa.
  • Elongation at Break: 482%.
  • Shore Hardness:  92 A range.
  • Support System. Soluble Support. 
  • Sealing processes to make watertight. (Cost option, may change flex properties.)
  • Flame Classification UL94, HB and V2.

Values based on the XZ build orientation.  Full datasheet available.

SLS TPU.

  • Temp Resistance: 118 °C (Melting point)
  • Operating range: -20°C to 80°C
  • Density: 1.08 g/cm3
  • Elongation at Break: 300% (x-y) 140% (z)
  • Shore A Hardness:  81 +/- 5
  • E Modulus: 35-40 
  • Tear Resistance:   7.6 N/mm
  • Support System. Self supporting powder.
  • Colour. Off White. Can be dyed.
  • Build Volume: 300 x 300 x 300mm

Rubber like materials in full colour.

Metals

Additive manufacturing service in a range of metal including Aluminium, Steel, Nickle Alloys, Copper and precious metals. Large format options available.

3D Printing Materials. Properties.

Aluminium, AlSi10Mg and Scalmalloy

Build Areas:

  • 400 dia x 360mm - Aluminium (AlSi10Mg)
  • 500 x 280 x 363mm - Aluminium(AlSi10Mg)
  • 50μm typical layer thickness -  depeding on machine and configuration. 

 Data sheets to download:

AlSi10Mg Datasheet

AlSi9Cu3 Datasheet

AlMgSc Datasheet (available soon).

3D Printing Materials. Properties.

Stainless and Tool steels.

Build Area:

  • 500 x 280 x 363mm
  • 400 x 400 x 360mm 

Data sheets to download:

Stainless Steel 1.4542 Datasheet (Coming soon.)

Stainless Steel 1.4859 Datasheet (Coming soon.)

Stainless Steel 316L \ 1.4404 Datasheet

Maraging Steel 1.2709 Datasheet

3D Printing Materials. Properties.

Cobalt Chrome MP1. CoCr.

Build Area:

  • 250 x 250 x 300mm.

Data sheet coming soon.

3D Printing Materials. Properties.

Inconel, In718, In625, Nickel Alloys, Nickel Alloy X, Haynes 282. Nickle Super Alloys.

Build Area:

  • 500 x 280 x 363mm - IN718 Inconel 

Data sheets to download:

Inconel In718 Datasheet

Inconel In625 Datasheet ( Coming Soon.)

Haynes 282 Datasheet ( Coming Soon.)

Nickel Alloy X Datasheet

3D Printing Materials. Properties.

Titanium. TiAl6V4. Gr. 5 Additive Manufacturing.

Build Area:

  • 350 dia x 380mm.  Ti6Al4V  Gr5 titanium
  • EBM Process. 
  • Ra -40um surface roughness. 
  • Minimum wall thickness of 0.7mm

Data sheets to download:

Titanium TiAl6V4 Datasheet.

3D Printing Materials. Properties.

Additive Manufacturing in Copper. CuNi2SiCr

Build Area:

  • 250 x 250 x 380mm

Electrical Conductivity:

  • 40% IACS (approximatly)

 

Data sheet to download:

Copper CuNi2SiCr Datasheet.

3D Printing Materials. Properties.

Gold, Silver and Platinum.

Alloy Compositions:

Gold - 18kt:

  • Gold - 75.10%
  • Silver - 12.48% + Copper (Zinc Free Alloy)
  • Colour - 3N Yellow gold.

Silver - Sterling Silver:

  • Silver - 93.38% + Copper (Zinc Free Alloy)
  • Colour - Premium Silver.

Platinum:

  • Platinum - 95.50%
  • Ruthenium - 4.5%
  • Colour - White.

Data sheets available soon.

The Small Print

All data has been provided by the manufacturers.

It was collected from specific specimens and test conditions and is provided for information only. Characteristics may vary if different specimens and test conditions are applied. Unless expressly provided in writing, no warranties are made and warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are expressly disclaimed.

Body safe, Food Grade, Medical & Dental materials.

Generally materials are not 'Body Safe' or 'Food Grade'.  In the Strong & Durable section, check Ultem for for FST, Bio Compatability or Food Safe applications. SLS PA2200 is also a possible candidate for food applications, plus 316L Stainless Steel. 

The suitability of a 3D Printed part for a given application will depend on your design & should be proved by appropriate testing.

We make no guarantee or accept any resonsibility for the suitability of your selected material, design and finished 3d printed parts for your given application. We will strive to make your design to the best of our ability but you should endeavour to prove it's suitability & safety before use.

Find just the right material for your project with our Materials Wizard.

Materials Wizard

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Example objects printed with our 3d printing services:

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We were particularly impressed with your Polypropylene -like material, Endur. It's much friendlier for simulation of plastic parts and snaps than other materials we worked with before.

Yuri, Design Engineer.


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